Battery Cell Manufacturing Quality Lab Manager

Inside the Role

The Quality team at Amplify Cell Technologies is looking for a Battery Cell Manufacturing Quality Lab Manager to contribute to the launch and production of a new battery cell manufacturing plant. 

Battery cell manufacturing and the associated quality control requirements is a complex process which requires a strong quality minded manager to set up and manage the various needed quality labs and testing facilities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Amplify Cell Technologies’ world-class manufacturing facilities.  The EV market is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work on setting up the required quality testing laboratories throughout the plant for the various process steps of battery cell production and the subsequent management of these facilities.

We Take Care of Our Team

The right individual will have the skills to plan, implement and manage all aspects of the needed quality and control labs throughout the plant ensuring all required standards are met and maintaining high-quality testing protocols for process and final product of battery cells.  This will include, but not limited to,

• Setting up all quality labs and required quality test equipment to support a high-volume battery cell manufacturing facility.
• Identifying, Procuring and commissioning of all required quality testing tools and equipment along with associated calibration equipment.
• Supervise and lead a team of quality technicians and other quality team members required to maintain the various quality testing and inspection labs.
• Train laboratory personnel on lab procedures / work instructions and best practices.
• Schedule staff, order supplies, maintain the health and safety protocols.
• Manage and maintain the laboratory's quality management system (QMS), including documentation control and record keeping.
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and specialized software that affect quality results.
• Identify, create and manage all equipment and processes required for the disposal of samples/ materials.
• Review and approve validation protocols, reports, and test methods.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance procedures and processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and address issues and risks.
• Monitor and evaluate quality metrics and performance indicators to identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct audits and inspections to assess practices, procedures, and documentation to assure quality operations.
• Coordinate with other departments to resolve quality-related issues and implement corrective actions. Facilitate and promote the use of appropriate problem-solving techniques for effective root cause analysis and successful corrective action.
• Collaborate with other teams to support new product development and validation.
• Provide statistical information for quality improvement by identifying testing methods and sampling techniques.
• Provide engineering support to operations ensuring consistent application of measuring techniques.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data, making recommendations and improvements.

Qualifications/ Requirements:

• Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Effective data trending, document control, and technical bench skills.
• Structured problem solving and analytical skills including strong technical skills in statistical tools such as Design of Experiments (DOE) or sampling size calculation.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
• Detailed knowledge and experience setting up quality testing and validation labs for large scale manufacturing companies with quantifiable results and evidence of managing same.
• Startup experience of a battery cell manufacturing facility a plus but not required.
• Mandarin Language is a plus but not required.
• Chemical Related or Chemical Engineering Degree Preferred

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Memphis, TN US

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