EHS Engineer

AESC is looking to add a EHS Engineer to our team in Florence, SC

• Full-Time
• Onsite, Florence, SC

About AESC US LLC

AESC is an exciting, newly created global organization committed to solving the challenges of a sustainable future and becoming the leading supplier of full-value-chain battery solutions. Our lithium-ion batteries can be found in more than 850,000 electric vehicles worldwide and have a stellar safety record of zero-critical issues. We will continue to build upon our successes and expand into new markets and industries, producing innovative and competitive products and technologies that advance the goal of a zero-carbon emission future. AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, UK, and the U.S. We are currently seeking candidates to fill a Manufacturing Technician role to support our Florence, South Carolina plant.

AESC Mission

Our mission is to solve the challenges for a sustainable future. Together, we can make a meaningful impact.

About the Role

As a Quality Team Lead, you will be responsible for the front-line oversight of a team responsible for the inspection and testing of manufacturing processes and products to ensure product quality. The Quality Team Lead will work with a variety of inspection and test equipment, processes, and products, while ensuring proper procedures are being followed and documented in order to maintain product quality and records traceability. You will use your skills in quality assurance to influence and inspire change while ensuring that safety and quality are maintained. The Quality Assurance Team lead will be responsible for the coordination of daily testing demands to ensure sample testing plans are completed in accordance with production demand. The Team lead will be responsible for providing guidance and training to area technicians and technologists for analytical equipment and quality systems.

As a key member of AESC US LLC, you will play a crucial role in advancing our mission to lead in full-value-chain battery solutions for a sustainable future. Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, you will perform daily inspections to help ensure product conformity and customer satisfaction. Your work within the Quality Team will directly impact our strategic goals and contribute to our position as a global leader in battery technology.

What You Will Do

• Support the Development, Implementation, and Execution of MDS safety policies, requirements, and programs
• Maintain and report out metrics from Safety Records
• Review & update Safety Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, other documents to verify compliance with Safety Policies and requirements
• Maintain HMIS (Hazard Material Inventory Statements) Tracking System data
• Support System Safety Risk Identification and Management Processes
• Review Program-level system safety assessment reports for completeness, technical accuracy and assessment of safety risk
• Review verification evidence and provide an assessment of whether safety specifications, hazard mitigations, and requirements are met
• Conduct Program Reviews and Meetings
• Attend and support system-level design reviews and assessing changes throughout the life cycle of the Programs/Project
• Support design and test reviews, change and failure review boards, and technical interchange meetings to identify and characterize risks
• Support milestone reviews including Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)
• Assist in the tracking and closure of safety-related action items assigned during program reviews/meetings
• Conduct Safety Audits and report deficiencies identified in the audits related to the implementation of and compliance with safety policies
• Perform safety audit follow-ups, track findings, and verify closure within the guidelines identified
• Participate in the development and review of safety risk assessments and other safety analysis and assist in obtaining approval from the appropriate authority
• Support Safe Conduct System Demonstration Activities
• Evaluate mission-specific safety risks, particularly for the interaction of the test event with other systems
• Assess test architecture for safety concerns and review test plans and procedures for safety concerns
• Support the development of Final Hazard Classification (FHC) detailed plans
• Participate in pre-test reviews, such as Test Planning Reviews (TPRs)
• Participate in daily status briefings
• Participate in Failure Reviews and Mishap Investigations
• Develop and publish Hazard Classification Documentation
• Complete Department of Transportation documentation in accordance with Federal Regulations
• Support hazardous waste management activities.

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree in safety engineering, industrial technology, or a related field
• 3 years of related experience at a professional level is required
• Working knowledge of Statistics and related Improvement Processes
• Ability to identify unsafe situations or potentially unsafe safety laws
• Strong knowledge of applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
• Knowledge of PSM (Process Safety) and RMP (Risk Management) processes
• Effective Problem-Solving/Root Cause Analysis
• Ability to work cross-functionally with staff in all departments
• Experience working and leading a team across cultural and discipline boundaries
• Experience or willingness to work in a global context, with an understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with operating in diverse international markets
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to meet changing business needs and priorities
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office applications and conferencing systems
• Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)
• Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001/45001 environmental & safety standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, for shifts lasting up to 12 hours, the employee is required to read, write, speak, hear; sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms, bend, twist, stoop, kneel or crouch while frequently working in confined areas repeatedly throughout the day.
• Frequently required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasionally required to climb, balance or crawl.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.