Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Full Time Danville, VA, US

4 days ago Requisition

Quality Engineer

Quality

Quality Manager

The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving quality systems, manufacturing processes, and product performance within a lithium battery separator manufacturing environment. This role works cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Research & Development, Supply Chain, and Production teams to ensure products meet customer requirements, regulatory standards, and internal quality expectations.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, experience with manufacturing quality systems, and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, process efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

• Follow all manufacturing, laboratory, and environmental safety procedures consistently.
• Promote and support a culture where safety is prioritized in all quality and operational activities.
• Utilize proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices.
• Support compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve product quality, manufacturing processes, and operational efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects, waste, and process variation.
• Utilize data analysis and problem‑solving tools to drive quality improvements.
• Contribute ideas and recommendations that support operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Build strong working relationships across Quality, Operations, Engineering, R&D, and Production teams.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration during investigations, audits, and improvement initiatives.
• Support cross‑functional problem‑solving and corrective action activities.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.

• Ensure quality inspections, testing, reporting, and documentation are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain ownership of assigned projects, investigations, and quality initiatives.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and commitment to product quality and compliance.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and quality standards consistently.

• Maintain honesty, professionalism, and confidentiality in all quality and business activities.
• Ensure accuracy and transparency in quality reporting and documentation.
• Demonstrate ethical decision‑making and accountability in daily responsibilities.
• Treat team members, customers, suppliers, and stakeholders with professionalism and respect.

• Support and maintain quality management systems and manufacturing quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, internal quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with internal audits, external audits, and customer quality assessments.
• Maintain quality documentation, procedures, work instructions, and records.
• Support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes.

• Monitor manufacturing processes and product quality performance.
• Analyze quality data and trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Investigate product defects, process deviations, and customer complaints.
• Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Participate in process validation, qualification, and product testing activities.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize quality tools such as SPC, PFMEA, control plans, 5 Why analysis, and fishbone diagrams.
• Drive process improvement projects focused on quality, scrap reduction, and operational efficiency.
• Assist in developing standardized quality procedures and controls.

• Support customer quality requirements, audits, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with suppliers to address material quality concerns and corrective actions.
• Assist with supplier qualification and performance monitoring.
• Participate in customer and supplier meetings as needed.

• Prepare quality reports,…