Quality Engineer

Ascend Elements is a fast-growing organization that is revolutionizing the production of lithium-ion battery materials for electric vehicles. Recognized as a climate technology leader, the company elevates the value of recycled elements and engineers’ sustainable battery materials to support the global clean-energy transition. The company’s patented Hydro-to-Cathode™ direct precursor synthesis technology produces new, sustainable cathode materials from spent lithium-ion batteries more efficiently than traditional methods, resulting in improved performance and lower carbon emissions. Ascend Elements is taking sustainability in the lithium-ion battery industry to a higher level.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team at Ascend Elements located in Covington, GA. As a Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the highest quality standards in our innovative lithium-ion battery materials production process. You will be responsible for maintaining and improving product quality, leading root cause investigations, managing process quality performance, and contributing to the success of new product launches. This role offers the opportunity to work in a cutting-edge field, impacting the clean energy transition, and to grow within a company that is pushing the boundaries of sustainability in battery technology.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams in generation of communication packages required for customer report outs.
• Create and maintain PPAP documentation.
• Provide technical and quality expertise to support risk mitigation activities (DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan).
• Serve as a strong lead to ensure robust processes and compliance with customer specific requirements as well as ISO 9001 & IATF 16949.
• Conduct analysis of process data using various statistical methodology to assess linkages of product and process characteristics to Quality Metrics.
• Serve as a lead and support to implement Quality Management System.
• Perform audits of Operations and Supplier processes to assure compliance.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Education and Other Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering with minimum 3-5 years experience in Quality Assurance preferably automotive environment.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015.
• Experience in implementing Quality Management System in Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of automotive problem-solving tools (8D, 5 why’s, Ishikawa) and quality disciplines (Six Sigma, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC).
• Strong data analysis skills including process capability.
• Strong communication skills.

Ascend Elements is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.