Quality Manager - Lithium battery manufacturing startup

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement quality management systems tailored to the lithium-ion battery manufacturing process, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Lead quality assurance activities throughout the battery production lifecycle, including incoming materials inspection, manufacturing processes, and final product testing.
• Establish and maintain rigorous quality control measures to monitor critical parameters and ensure the consistency and reliability of battery performance.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to evaluate adherence to quality standards, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Analyze quality data and metrics to track performance trends, identify root causes of defects or failures, and implement preventive measures to mitigate future risks.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate team on quality standards, best practices, and safety protocols relevant to lithium-ion battery manufacturing.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies, to foster a culture of quality excellence and trust.

Good to have:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, chemistry, or a related field
• Prior 5+ years of experience in quality management, preferably in the lithium-ion battery industry.
• Strong knowledge of lithium-ion battery manufacturing processes, quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001), and regulatory requirements (e.g., UN38.3, IEC 62133).
• Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies, such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and a systematic approach to quality management.
• Certification as a Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) is a plus.