AESC is looking to add a Process Quality Engineer to our team in Florence, South Carolina

• Full-Time
• On-site in Florence, SC

About AESC US LLC 

AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The company's leading-edge technology and reliability are enabling and accelerating the transition to clean energy solutions. Through rapid expansion, AESC batteries will soon power more than 1,000,000 electric vehicles for the world's top automakers. AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, China, UK, France, Spain, and the U.S.

AESC Mission

Our mission is to solve the challenges for a sustainable future. Together, we can make a meaningful impact.

About the Role

The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing programs and initiating activities to assure suppliers maintain an acceptable quality system. They will monitor supplier quality performance, resolve issues, recommend improvements to enhance departmental operation and prevent supplier quality problems. The Quality Engineer contributes to building brand value and achieving enduring profitable growth.

What You Will Do 

• Defines and establishes market-focused quality targets for all assigned products or processing plans. Supports quality target development by generating and analyzing similar part history information (such as customer comments, warranty claim data, field reports and from innovative resources, when required).
• Able to perform standard quality engineering functions such as product compliance and capability, Customer 8D submittal, problem solving fundamentals.  Should be able to understand part layout and inspection, APQP activities, Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA) understanding and control plan completion.  Additionally assist in internal audits, and layered process audits (LPAs).
• Confirms adequate completion of quality assurance plan (including, but not limited to supplier quality system improvement, initial sample inspection report, design and business reviews and vehicle processing center installation trials, ability to submit PPAP packages prior to product launch. Supports engineering and vehicle processor in developing installation quality and inspection standards.
• Identifies product or vehicle processing quality issues in the market, (including, but not limited to monthly warranty review and other established and innovative means, when necessary) investigates and determines need and responsibility for corrective action, initiates corrective action request, develops and issues appropriate field communication and confirms effective resolution.
• Conducts job functions with minimal guidance and follow-up. Leads and delegates various responsibilities, as required, to project core team members or vehicle processor. Outlines and reports on completion status, open issues, action plans, problem analysis (including departmental or core team process issues) and makes recommendations to the core team, manager, quality assurance and core team management, if required, at planned milestones. Consults and supports other engineers in the above.
• Develops and publishes updates to AESC quality standards for customers, including quality system, quality system audit and product approval requirements. Develops supplier base quality system audit program. Supports vehicle processor in developing quality standards and audit programs. Develops, updates and maintains quality assurance departmental work instructions.
• Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards.
• Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards.

What We Offer 

Welcome to AESC, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission.

We offer:

• Comprehensive compensation packages including a competitive salary and a rewarding bonus program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
• Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
• Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement

Application Process 

Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your application allows us to learn more about you and find potential fits within our team. We strive to respond to all applicants promptly, though times may vary with submission volume. If you don't receive an immediate response, it doesn't reflect on your candidacy; we'll keep your application for future opportunities. Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm as we improve our application process.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future. 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace. 

What You Need

What is “Nice to Have”?

• Background in supporting a highly technical automotive-related manufacturing environment is highly desired.  
• Background in VDA Core Tools
• Background and experience using Six Sigma methodologies.
• CAPA experience
• MSA methodology background

Travel

Occasional domestic and international travel required.