Quality Manager

EnerSys
United States, Missouri, Springfield
Nov 03, 2024
EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products. Learn More About Our Company Job Purpose The principal purpose of this position is to support Plant Quality Managers with project execution of high payback / priority projects as well as ensuring a safe introduction of new or batteries transferred from other factories. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Safe launch Responsible for Safe Launch activities for new TPPL products (NPI's) as well as product transfers between facilities. Support Advanced Quality with internal PPAP development. Review results of Advanced Quality and Engineering documentation (factory control plans, DFMEA) and test results (DVP&R reports vs. regulatory or customer requirements) for final signoff. Generate procedure for factories to initiate test plans, starting at SOP, to gradually release shipments. Employ and update PFMEA as risks are reduced post validation and safe launch testing. Scrap reduction Coordinate priorities with factory Quality Managers based on MDI Paretos and scrap loss categories. Project execution and coordination with various factory departments to reduce scrap losses, minimum 1 / factory. Develop and monitor KPI dashboards to set baseline and ensure effectiveness / control. Apply Statistical Process Control practices to ensure critical factors (X's) are in control to ensure outcome (Y) is within specification. Work directly with factory Engineers (Quality, Process, etc.), Operations, or Product Engineering personnel to align activities around top priorities. Other duties as required by Manager. This person will not have any supervisory responsibilities Qualifications The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essentialfunctions. Bachelor's degree in engineering Deep understanding of battery manufacturing (minimum of 3 years) Project leadership experience (minimum of 3 years) Knowledge of DMAIC practices General Job Requirements This position requires working in a plant/warehouse environment. Therefore, expect varying working conditions. EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO/Minority/Female/Vets/Disabled Know Your Rights Know Your Rights (Spanish) EEO is the Law Supplement Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination