Quality Manager (Florence, Sc)

AESC is an exciting, newly created global organization committed to solving the challenges of a sustainable future and becoming the leading supplier of full-value-chain battery solutions. Our lithium-ion batteries can be found in hundreds of thousands of electric vehicles worldwide and have a stellar safety record of zero-critical issues. AESC US is leading the way in battery technology. We design and manufacture EV battery technology for various electric vehicles and equipment. We are working hard towards unlocking the full potential of sustainable energy and climate change mitigation. We will continue to build upon our successes and expand into new markets and industries, producing innovative and competitive products and technologies that advance the goal of a zero-carbon emission future. AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, UK, China, and the U.S.A. We are currently seeking candidates to fill a Quality Managerrole to support our Florence, South Carolina plant. This is a wonderful opportunity for the right candidate to gain valuable experience and contribute to a growing company.

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Manager coordinates and manages the activities of Technologists, Lab Personnel, and Quality Engineers (warranty, supplier, customer). Manages team across multiple shifts and coordinates activities between operations and QA. Controls departmental costs, scrap, purchased supplies, and quality of products while supporting uptime targets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished.

• Coordinates the development and planning of new programs and events.
• Responsible for goals and objectives as they pertain to quality, cost, delivery, and safety.
• Maintains a positive employee relations environment.
• Establishes and monitors quality performance to cost budgets. Implements proper measures to continually reduce costs.
• Assists the production and engineering departments with investigations and resolutions of chronic or severe in-plant quality problems. Decides disposition of non-conforming product.
• Manages engineers responsible for warranty, purchased parts, and customer support.
• Establishes and monitors quality performance within the department. Uses good problem-solving techniques to identify root cause. Implements actions to eliminate further occurrences.
• Administers shop floor management systems to ensure compliance and increase customer satisfaction.
• Monitors safety performance daily and facilitates implementation of action to improve safety performance. Proactive in identifying and addressing safety concerns before an accident occurs.
• Plans for new projects and processes based upon information from engineering and management that affects assigned area of responsibility. Contacts other workgroups within the company to obtain their services and support for determining content and timing of these new processes.
• Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards.
• Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises and provides leadership, coaching, guidance, training and staff development; interviews and selects unit employees; plans and evaluates employee performance; recommends merit increases, transfers and promotions; counsels and disciplines employees as necessary; recommends termination when appropriate; and monitors time and attendance of subordinates.
• As necessary, performs other related duties of which the above are representative.

OTHER JOB DUTIES (Not considered essential to the job)

• Performs all other related assignments (including special projects) as required in a professional and cooperative manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education and Experience):

The requirements listed below are minimum requirements for the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related Engineering discipline from an accredited institution.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of directly related professional-level Engineering experience
• Minimum of 2 years in an engineering role exhibiting leadership skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and other PC applications
• In-depth understanding of lithium battery manufacturing, product knowledge, battery manufacturing processes and equipment, and related information systems. Preferred experience in NPW, APW, TPS, or similar lean manufacturing production system training and execution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; report writing skills, presentation abilities, and motivational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with all staff levels and disciplines is a must. Able to work cross-functionally with staff in Operations, Production, Engineering, Quality, Human Resources, etc.
• Formal problem-solving experience on complex issues.
• Outstanding planning, scheduling, and organizational and demonstrated leadership skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described below are representative of those an employee must normally meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for extended periods of time, read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
• Occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.

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.

The Quality Manager 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.

Travel:

• Occasional day or overnight travel required. Extensive travel abroad when assigned to coordinate a major program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All of us at AESC – regardless of functional area or expertise – share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products. It is our policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

"We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S."

For more information, visit: https://us.aesc-group.com/