Quality Control Inspector l

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Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) is collaborating with Tesla at a massive battery factory near Reno, Nevada which is known for its quality of life and expansive outdoor adventures. Panasonic’s role at the Gigafactory is to manufacture and supply cylindrical lithium-ion cells to Tesla for their electric vehicles and energy storage systems.

Quality Control Inspectors Job Responsibilities:
The Quality Control Inspector I is responsible for supporting and assisting in auditing, monitoring, and determining the quality of manufacturing processes and/or outputs against defined internal and regulatory standards. Will work with Quality Control Inspector II and III levels to support the testing of random samples of finished goods. Reporting manufacturing process deviations and defects in finished goods and liaising with Quality Assurance to troubleshoot and resolve problems.

• Helps support quality control systems in battery production
• Assists with inspection work on cells to determine if specifications are met
• Helps with analysis to check for safety and performance from pre-production and mass production environments.
• Collect product data from the manufacturing process
• Helps to carry out analysis and evaluation of sample cell data through specific factors to reduce defects and improve battery performance
• Provides support to the cell manufacturing process through audits on defect prevention to assure production quality

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

• To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator

Quality Control Inspectors Required Qualifications

• Basic/Required: High School Diploma, GED
• Preferred: Associate degree in a Science or engineering
• Minimum of 1-2 years of quality control and quality inspection background
• 1+ years familiarity with quality management tools such as controls chart, FTA, and FMEA
• Must possess 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
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

Quality Control Inspectors Preferred Qualifications

• A background as a quality inspector in high-volume manufacturing is strongly desired
• Experience in defect reduction of high-volume manufacturing products
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal abilities

Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)

• Sit: 10%
• Walk: 20%
• Stand: 40%
• Lift: 30%

Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)

• Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent
• Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent
• Up to 35 lbs.: Frequent
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Frequent

Hourly Rate of Pay: $25.40

BENEFITS & PERKS WHATS IN IT FOR YOU:

Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

• Highly inclusive and class-leading healthcare options to include family planning, mental health, and pet insurance
• Employee assistance programs that support total well-being with complimentary session offered each and every month
• Company-matched and fully vested 401K retirement program that starts immediately from date of enrollment
• Annual bonus program, High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Simplified access to self-guided and representative-supported short and long-term financial wellness and retirement planning
• Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and associated employee resource groups that promote representation and belonging
• Leadership, career, and mentorship development programs opportunities at all levels across the organization
• Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events
• Collaborative and motivating culture routed in continuous personal and professional growth and much more.
• Shuttle rides to and from work

About Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA)
Our mission at PENA is to make the vision of affordable Electric Vehicles a reality by production of the worlds safest, highest-quality, and lowest-cost batteries. Through this effort we will create a clean energy society and our products will change societys use of and perceptions of electric power.

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits. Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. 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.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Corporation of North America.

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