Job Description
The Supplier Quality Engineer at Gotion Inc. is responsible for managing and improving the quality of suppliers related to lithium-ion batteries and energy storage systems, including supplier development, quality system assessments, incoming quality control, and issue resolution to ensure stable and high-quality supply chain performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage quality assurance for suppliers related to ESS and power automotive lithium-ion batteries, including new supplier onboarding and review.
- Conduct quality system assessments such as ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 on potential suppliers.
- Guide new suppliers to establish and maintain quality systems that meet required standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to control supplier quality in new projects and ensure incoming materials meet standards.
- Develop inspection standards for incoming materials and handle non-conforming materials through analysis and supplier rectification.
- Respond promptly to supplier quality issues during production and customer feedback, coordinating corrective and preventive actions.
- Track and analyze supplier quality data, such as defect rates and PPM, to identify improvement opportunities.
- Drive suppliers to implement problem-solving methodologies like 8D, 5Why, and PDCA, and assist in supplier capability enhancement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Material Sciences
- US Citizenship or a Greencard
- At least 3 years of experience in supplier quality management, with experience in the power battery or energy storage battery industry preferred
- Willingness to travel 25%
- Familiarity with the production process and quality control points of cells, modules, packs, BMS, and key raw materials
- Proficient in ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality management systems
- Familiarity with quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC
- Proficiency in problem analysis and solution methods such as 8D, 5Why, fishbone diagram, and DOE
- Ability to perform failure analysis and guide suppliers in failure analysis
Benefits & Perks
Salary range: $90,000 - $120,000 (base salary, excluding bonuses and benefits)
Eligibility for bonus
Work environment focused on innovation in green energy and electric vehicle technologies
Opportunities for travel (up to 25%)
Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
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