Quality Engineer

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Quality Engineer I? Then we're looking for you! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!

Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.

Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

The Quality Engineer I works closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to support manufacturing quality, investigate routine quality issues, and assist with process improvement initiatives within a battery manufacturing environment. This role applies foundational quality engineering principles and standard quality tools to support process consistency, product quality, and compliance with established standards and procedures. Working under close supervision and guidance, the Quality Engineer I supports defined tasks and projects while developing technical expertise and contributing to the success of the battery manufacturing operation.

This role primarily impacts individual work assignments and the immediate team.

• Applies basic quality engineering principles, standard methods, and established procedures to support quality activities within assigned production areas
• Assists with the implementation and maintenance of quality standards, procedures, inspections, and controls
• Supports data collection, documentation, and analysis activities for quality and process improvement projects
• Assists with routine investigations of product defects, process deviations, and quality concerns under guidance from more experienced engineers
• Completes assigned tasks and project deliverables while following established processes and work instructions

• Works on clearly defined quality and process improvement tasks under supervision
• Applies existing quality tools and methodologies to support issue identification and process performance monitoring
• Assists with root cause investigations and corrective action activities using structured problem-solving methods
• Supports containment activities, inspections, and verification efforts within assigned production areas
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects, improving process stability, and enhancing product quality
• Assists with data analysis and reporting activities using statistical and quality management tools

• Learns from mentors, senior engineers, and other experienced team members
• Receives training and guidance on quality engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and industry standards
• Supports Quality Specialists, Quality Technicians, and Quality Inspectors by providing assistance with routine quality-related activities
• Participates in team improvement efforts and shares knowledge gained through training and project participation

• Communicates primarily within the immediate team and assigned work groups
• Collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality personnel on routine assignments and issue resolution activities
• Documents findings, observations, and investigation results using established templates and procedures
• Relies on established procedures and guidance when communicating quality concerns or recommending actions
• Escalates issues, risks, and concerns to senior team members as appropriate

• Follows established quality, safety, environmental, and manufacturing procedures
• Supports audits, inspections, and assessments to verify compliance with quality standards and documented processes
• Assists in maintaining quality records, documentation, and Quality Management System (QMS)…