Job Description

The Cell QA (Quality Assurance) FMEA/MSA Engineer is responsible for conducting Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Measurement System Analysis (MSA) to ensure the quality and reliability of HV battery cell. Additionally, the QA FMEA/MSA Engineer must analyze potential failure modes, identify risk, recommend improvements, and validate measurement processes. QA FMEA/MSA Engineer collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective action s and optimize manufacturing processes to enhance product quality of HV battery cell. This role requires a strong understanding of quality engineering principles, statistical analysis, problem-solving skills, and effective communication to ensure the highest level of product quality. Additional responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in FMEA activities to analyze potential failure modes of battery cell products or its in-line processes.
• Design, plan and conduct Measurement System Analysis (MSA) to evaluate the accuracy, precision and stability of measurement processes of battery cell.
• Establish a quality KPI, check its progress. Monitor products, processes, and quality systems to prevent nonconformities.
• Lead investigation and root cause analysis of non-conformances. Ensure continuous monitoring of all corrective actions and process improvement measures.
• Review and update product specifications, inspection standards, manuals, and lesson learned activities.
• Ensure on-going data collection and analysis to assure cell quality.
• Continues improvement activity to optimize and enhance the efficiency of quality and inspection systems.
• Perform data analysis to identify areas for improvement of quality system.
• Develop, implement, and monitor efficacy of corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare updates and reports of quality outcome to communicate quality activities.
• Provide management updates regularly.
• Facilitate reviews to eliminate internal systemic and external roadblocks. Collaborate with management on team road map and strategy.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to provide delivery according to schedule.
• Manage multiple priorities and deliver internal and external results on time.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to clarify business and technical requirements for cell Quality Assurance.

Areas of Leadership and Technical abilities

• Action/Results oriented: Problem solving, attitude, deliver projects on time with high quality.
• Strong presentation skills to clearly articulate: business problems, analytical approaches, potential solutions & recommendations.
• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations per team goals.
• Ability to anticipate what if scenarios.
• High level of written and verbal communication.
• Self-motivated: energetic, enjoys working at quick pace.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university or equivalent. (Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical, Mechanical, Materials, Metallurgical, or Mechatronics may also be considered with technical industry experience)
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial automation and controls experience with strong foundation in project management.
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various level of employees within all areas of the organization including hourly employees to Senior Leadership.
• Ability to build effective cross functional relationships internally and externally.
• Demonstrated technical problem-solving ability.
• Goal oriented self-starter with ability to lead teams.
• Ability to coach/mentor/develop cell QC Inspectors.
• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

Preferred Requirements

• Master's degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university or equivalent.
• Bilingual English/Korean.
• Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing.
• Shainin Red X/Six Sigma Certification.
• Experience with the AIAG Advanced Quality Planning and Control Plans, FMEA, Production Part Approval Process, MSA, and SPC (Statistical Process Control)
• Experience with quality certification and system such as ISO9001/IATF16949 is required.
• Familiar with World Class Manufacturing pillar methodology and implementation.
• Extensive knowledge in Data Analytics utilizing MS Excel, MS Access or other database applications.
• Good working knowledge of Google Suite software programs.
• ASQ Certification in Quality and Reliability