Quality Engineer

AESC is looking to add a Quality Engineer to our team in Smyrna, TN.

• Full-Time
• On-site

AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for zero-emission electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Founded in Japan in 2007 and headquartered in Yokohama, AESC has been building manufacturing capabilities around the world in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan and China to serve key markets and leading customers locally for over 14 years. Today, AESC has become the partner of choice for the world's leading OEMs and energy storage providers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its advanced technology powers over one million electric vehicles and provides more than 15GWh of installed capacity for battery energy systems in over 60 countries.

As part of the quality engineering team the role helps to define and establish market-focused quality targets for all assigned products or processing plans. The role would also support quality target development by generating and analyzing similar part history information (such as customer comments, warranty claim data, field reports and from innovative resources, when required).

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to quality standards and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

• Oversee and ensure compliance with the organization's quality management system, policies, and procedures in line with IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, and other industry standards.
• Create and maintain local quality documents, standards, and records in alignment with global initiatives and compliance standards.
• Lead the corrective action process, ensuring timely corrective and preventative actions.
• Develop and implement quality assurance standards, providing recommendations for improvements to plant leadership.
• Oversee the change management program, ensuring all changes are documented and completed in compliance with local policies.
• Conduct job functions with minimal guidance, lead and delegate responsibilities, and provide support the core team members.
• Complete other duties as assigned

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

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• Quality Assurance

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, with awareness on IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 compliance auditing.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Experience in the development of quality processes and documentation supporting manufacturing and production environments.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams.
• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate data clearly.
• Ability to prioritize and pivot daily activities driven by production needs.
• Strong knowledge of IATF16949 and VDA6.3 quality standards.
• Understands and follows all standards of ISO 9001 standards. (Training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)

• IATF 16949 and/or VDA 6.3 Lead Auditor Certification is preferred.

• Start-up Experience: Experience or familiarity with the dynamics of start-up environments, showcasing an ability to thrive in agile and fast-paced settings.
• Experience in supporting a highly technical automotive-related manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in additional languages beyond English to align with the global operations of AESC.
• Cross-cultural experience, demonstrating the ability to work in diverse and global teams.
• Start-up experience or familiarity with agile and fast-paced work environments.

Occasional domestic travel required.

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.

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.

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.

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.