Quality Control Engineer - PQC/OQC
Description
Quality Control Engineer
PQC/OQC (Process/Outcoming) Engineer
Summary:
Battery Quality is divided with two Sections, which are Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA). Quality Control (QC) is charge of internal Quality (From raw material to before shipment). Quality Assurance is charge of Quality Planning (QP) and Customer Satisfaction.
PQC/OQC engineer in Quality Control (QC) is responsible for process quality inspection management and outgoing inspection of semi-finished products and finished products. This position will need to interact with wide range of stakeholders, including other teams, customers and vendors to solve complex and/or urgent problems regarding the process and outgoing quality by identifying and evaluating alternatives. This position is also responsible for managing Quality issues, validating corrective actions, and preventing defects from flowing through to subsequent processes or customers.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Process Quality Control
- Select and develop measuring instruments (specification, verification)
- Manage inspectors' ability (including education)
- Develop and review/revise (if needed) the inspection methods
- Identify the quality issue regarding production process
- Set up and lead the meetings with relevant departments including production and process to identify the cause of non-conformity and to come up with the corrective actions
- Verify the effectiveness of corrective actions for the process quality issues
- Monitor and continuously improve the Process inspection results (through SPC control)
- Set up and review/revise (if needed) the appearance requirements/specifications for the semi-finished product in the production process
- Continuously lead process improvement for preventing defects from flowing through to subsequent process
Outgoing Inspections
- Plan the outgoing inspection plan
- Conduct the outgoing inspection and publish the grade certificate
- Set up and review/revise (if needed) the appearance requirements/specifications for the finished products
- Review and suggest a revision (if needed) of outgoing inspection standards
- Conduct inspection and cause analysis regarding the outgoing quality non-conformity issues
- Plan the corrective action for the non-conformity issues and verify the effectiveness of the action
- Continuously lead process improvement for preventing defects from flowing through to customer
4M Change Management (if needed)
- Lead to set up evaluation criteria regarding 4M change with relevant departments
- Receive the 4M change application regarding the part, process, and product
- Organize and lead the CRB (Change Review Board) committee with relevant departments
- Verify the TR (Technical Review)
- Co-work with CS or HQ to get approval from customer
- Distribute the ECN (Engineer Change Notice)
In-line Product Quality Inspection Monitoring
- Monitor the result of process patrol inspection results
- Monitor the result of cell disassembly inspection
- Monitor the outgoing inspection results by each Lot unit
New Production Line/Equipment Certification Management
- Set up criteria for the new line/equipment certification
- Receive the new line/equipment certification application
- Organize and lead the certification evaluation committee with relevant departments
Process Inspection Instrument Management
- Regularly check and monitor the process inspection instrument and conduct a calibration based on the instrument management standards
- Place an order for the purchase of new inspection instrument
- Responsible for the repair and maintenance of the inspection instrument
Quality Budget Management
- Manage the operation/investment budgets regarding PQC/OQC
Production Issue Monitoring
- Check field issue improvement progress
- Monitor non-conforming product and production problems
- Find and improve the vulnerability according to results of ORT (On-going Reliability Test)
Gate Audit Management
- Conduct the pre-audit check for the items of gate audit
- Review the mandatory documents for the PLM registration
- Prepare and support the gate audit
Quality System Management (IT System)
- Set up evaluation systems of B_QMS (Battery Quality Management System) and maintain it in real time B_QMS
- Establish test standards by item, register revised versions, and analyze measurement system periodically
Other tasks as necessary to meet the organization's objectives
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or chemistry, material engineering, industrial engineering, electrical or electronic engineering, mechanical engineering or equivalent
- Experiences: 3+ years Quality Control experience in high-volume manufacturing, preferably within the battery or related industry
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certificate which is related with ISO 9001, IATF16949 (eg. Internal Auditor)
- Certificate with Quality Control (eg. Six sigma GB, BB, CQE)
- Battery Quality or Lab experience
- Managing Chemical Laboratory experience
Skills
- Knowledge of Inspection and Battery
- Familiarity with IT systems related to manufacturing / Inspection, including MES / QMS and data verification tools
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Proficiency in data analysis and statistical methods (ex. SPC, MSA)
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.
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- May occasionally left and/or move up to up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to regularly stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms to include stoop, kneel, bend or crawl.
Physical & Mental Demands:
- Office Environment: Must wear company-provided uniforms.
- Production Site: Must wear company-provided uniform and PPE including safety shoes, helmet, safety glasses, and portable gas measuring device.
Work Environment:
- Usual office environment, production, and construction sites
- Risks include noise (above 90 dB in compressor room), high temperatures (104–122°F in various rooms), and potential exposure to hazardous materials (e.g., heating medium oil, NMP, water treatment chemicals)