Quality Control Documentation Specialist

AESC is looking to add a Quality Control Documentation Specialist 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 Control Documentation Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining end-to-end Quality Assurance document systems at AESC. This position will work to ensure that the customers’ quality requirements are exceeded at the plant. The Quality Control Documentation Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining Quality Systems to ensure audit readiness. The role works closely with operations to provide the knowledge, planning, implementation and support necessary to maintain the Quality expected by our customers. This position is a core member of the audit team for Corporate, third-party certification, and regulatory audits. Leads activities to support the plant in ensuring compliance with all relevant quality standards and to ensure adherence to company standards.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for cataloging and maintaining the company wide document control system. This includes Manufacturing and Corporate quality system standard operating procedures, raw materials and finished goods specifications, policies, forms, templates, work instructions, job aids, process flows, external documentation, and records.
• Reviews new and revised controlled documentation for appropriate format, content and consistency with other documentation and compliance to document control procedures.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify areas of opportunity to develop necessary documentation, practices, and processes.
• Trains all cross-functional teams during implementation of new procedures and practices related to document control.
• Assists Quality leadership in routinely maintaining and upkeeping the Quality Dashboards and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) with minimal oversight.
• Periodically audits documents used to ensure documents are in the latest revision.
• Acts as the voice of Document Control during the quality audits.
• Tracks and reports progress on document creation and changes.
• Oversees the documentation of the Corrective Action Preventative Action (CAPA) lifecycle from initiation of root cause investigations through implementation of corrective actions.
• Assists production, warehouse, and quality personnel as required is documentation procedures and policies.
• Performs timely escalations with strong communication skills across all levels of organization.
• Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards.
• Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards.

What You Need

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business or a related field is highly preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment adhering to quality standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• At least 1 year of experience in the development of processes and documentation supporting a fast-paced manufacturing and production environment is required.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate data.
• Ability to prioritize and pivot daily activities driven by production urgency.
• Background in supporting a highly technical automotive-related manufacturing environment is highly desired.

What is “Nice to Have”?

• Proficiency in additional languages beyond English is advantageous, as it aligns with our global operations and enhances communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Previous experience working in cross-cultural environments, or a demonstrated understanding of cultural nuances would be beneficial, given our global presence and diverse team.
• Experience or familiarity with the dynamics of start-up environments, showcasing an ability to thrive in agile and fast-paced settings.

Travel

Occasional domestic and international travel required.

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.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
• Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 25 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.

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.