Quality Engineer

With a long history in rechargeable batteries, Sion Power is advancing the industry with its advanced Licerion® technology. Licerion is an advanced approach to lithium metal technology containing twice the energy in the same size and weight battery as traditional lithium-ion, making it ideal for e-mobility. Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, Sion Power is a privately held vertically integrated company with over 100 employees and nearly 500 patents issued and pending.

Sion Power is currently looking for a Quality Engineer. This position will be located in Tucson, AZ.

Essential Functions:

Quality Engineer under minimal supervision, develop policies and procedures, test and statistical control procedures and processes, AQL development, MSA development and execution. This includes Incoming/Final inspection, first article and Customer inspection approvals. Oversite of rejects, re-work, and the proper disposition of unacceptable or non-conforming parts and materials. Define analytical techniques, perform analysis, conduct audits, and create procedures that meet contract specifications. Management of Material Review Board, document control and change control.

Responsibilities:

• Implement/Maintain compliance with QMS to ISO/AS 9100 or equivalent, regulatory, contractual requirements.
• Participate and determine Test Capabilities, Inspection Methods in conjunction with Manufacturing/ Process Engineering.
• Determine acceptability of in line product, and first articles on the floor.
• Drive internal and external part/process nonconformance corrective and preventative actions, customer SCAR’s, RMA Log, Customer complaints log, & Material Review Board/Change Control Board processing system based on established procedures and Customer requirements.
• Assist in evaluations of Customer product/process quality requirements and specifications during contract review for consideration in quality planning and feedback.
• Participate and support internal audits for all functional areas covered by the Quality Management System.
• Assure that the calibration/gauging system is currently maintained and available for use during product/inspection of product.
• Develop/ monitor a process improvement & SPC program (continuous project) for each of the specified Characteristics identified. Use of Control Plans, Gage R & R’s, and other statistical techniques.
• Perform supplier management activities that include on-site surveys, monitoring supplier deliveries, providing feedback metrics and supplier ratings.
• Conducts both internal and external Audits.
• Analyze quality metrics and participate in troubleshooting efforts to solve quality problems.
• Act as a resource for design and experiment capability studies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to EH&S, Quality, Continuous Improvement, and other Company Policies.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of lithium battery and/or Battery industry (preferred)
• 3 -5 years’ experience with ISO/AS 9100 or equivalent Quality Management Systems in a Manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and Quality Methodologies and Tools (8D, 5Y, Statistical evaluation, SPC, Capability Studies)
• Proficiency in a Windows operating environment, including Microsoft Office software.
• Understand of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated planning, problem solving, data analysis, GD&T, blueprint reading,
• Excellent organization, interpersonal and communication skills with proven leadership skills and decision-making abilities.
• Internal and External auditing to QMS Requirements
• Resourceful, strong attention to detail, hands on skills.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Quality control in a manufacturing environment
• BS in Engineering or related field (preferred)
• Specific knowledge of product function, testing and design
• Six Sigma Certification (Preferred)