Quality Control Inspector

Overview Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Quality Control Inspector I? Then Panasonic Energy is looking for you. Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with a world‑class team. Responsibilities Job Title: Quality Control Inspector I Shift: B‑shift (Nights) Department: Quality Job Summary: Support and assist in auditing, monitoring, and determining the quality of manufacturing processes and/or outputs against defined internal and regulatory standards. Work with Quality Control Inspector II and III levels to support the testing of random samples of finished goods. Report manufacturing process deviations and defects in finished goods and liaise with Quality Assurance to troubleshoot and resolve problems. Support quality control systems in battery production Assist with inspection work on cells to determine if specifications are met Help with analysis to check for safety and performance from pre‑production and mass production environments Collect product data from the manufacturing process Carry out analysis and evaluation of sample cell data through specific factors to reduce defects and improve battery performance Provide support to the cell manufacturing process through audits on defect prevention to assure production quality Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements: Wearing PPE such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED (required) Associate degree in a science or engineering (preferred) MUST‑HAVES: Minimum of 1‑2 years of quality control and quality inspection background 1+ years familiarity with quality management tools such as control charts, FTA, and FMEA Excellent dexterity and nimbleness with repetitive hand motions Practical experience with materials analysis, testing, and chemical analysis equipment Skilled with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Ability to keep accurate records Ability to read product data sheets and confirm conformance of products to specifications Working‑level knowledge of the English language (reading, writing, speaking) NICE‑TO‑HAVES: Background as a quality inspector in high‑volume manufacturing Experience in defect reduction of high‑volume manufacturing products Excellent verbal and written communication skills Good interpersonal abilities Preferred License(s) None Preferred Certification(s) None Physical Demands Physical Activities during the normal workday: Sit: 10% Walk: 20% Stand: 40% Lift: 30% Required Lifting and Carrying: Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent Up to 35 lbs.: Frequent Team‑lift only (over 35 lbs.): Frequent Benefits & Perks Health benefits—medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, health savings account, flexible spending account. Voluntary benefits—life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, pet insurance. Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP)—401(k) with company matching and immediate vesting. Paid Time‑Off—including vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, parental & caregiver leave. Educational Assistance—tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses after six months of service. Health Management and Wellbeing Programs—Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition support, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and resources for fertility and life stage. Employee Recognition Program—High5 platform, quarterly and annual awards. Annual Bonus Program—performance‑based bonus opportunity. On‑site Food Options—cafes, snack and beverage kitchens, vendor visits, and employee events. Free Shuttle—ride to and from work. Supplemental Information Pre‑employment drug testing is required. Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Additional Information Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction. #J-18808-Ljbffr