Process and Quality Lead

Job Description

Process Quality (Assistant Manager) Li-Ion Battery Manufacturing

Role Summary

The Process Quality (Engineer to Assistant Manager) will be responsible for ensuring process quality across all stages of lithium-ion cell manufacturing. The role focuses on monitoring process performance, driving quality improvements, reducing process variations, and ensuring compliance with quality standards across Electrode, Cell Assembly, Formation & Aging, and Cell Finishing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve process quality across all production divisions, including Electrode, Cell Assembly, Formation & Aging, and Cell Finishing.
• Develop and implement process control plans, inspection standards, and quality checkpoints.
• Analyze process performance data to identify trends, defects, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, PFMEA, SPC, and implement effective CAPA.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, quality management systems, and manufacturing standards.
• Collaborate with Production, Process Engineering, Equipment, Manufacturing, and R&D teams to improve yield, reduce defects, and enhance product reliability.
• Support new product introduction (NPI), process validation, qualification, and production ramp-up activities.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct process audits and support customer, internal, and certification audits.
• Monitor key quality KPIs such as FPY, defect rates, scrap, rework, process capability, and yield.
• Ensure compliance with EHS and quality requirements while promoting a quality-first culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is preferred.

Experience

• Assistant Manager: 8-10 years of experience leading process quality initiatives, mentoring teams, and driving manufacturing quality improvements.
• Experience in lithium-ion battery manufacturing is preferred. Candidates from automotive, electronics, semiconductor, or other advanced manufacturing industries with relevant process quality experience may also be considered.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of lithium-ion cell manufacturing processes and process quality systems.
• Hands-on experience with SPC, MSA, Control Plans, PFMEA, 8D, CAPA, and quality tools.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and core quality methodologies.
• Proficiency in Excel, Minitab, Power BI, or similar data analysis tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.