Incoming Quality Technician

Quality Technician

The Incoming Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring the quality and compliance of incoming materials through inspections, non-conformance resolution, containment management, overseeing non-conforming material review process, maintaining accurate quality records, and auditing. The technician will report to supplier quality engineering and collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Engineering, Business Development, etc.) to ensure adherence to quality standards, drive process improvements, and contribute to supplier quality management.

Responsibilities will include:

• Non-Conformance Review & Action Management:
  • Review all incoming material non-conformances reported at incoming inspection and at production daily.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate root causes, run containment, facilitate material disposition, and timely resolution of non-conformances.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of non-conformance findings and related actions.
• Containment Management (Sorting, Sampling, Testing, etc.)
  • Lead and execute containments on non-conforming/ suspect incoming materials.
  • Ensure that all contained materials are properly segregated, tracked, and dispositioned to prevent non-conformances from reaching production.
  • Document containment findings, including quantities sorted, pass/ fail rates, cost incurred, and other key data and present reports to Supplier quality team/ management.
• Material Review Board (MRB) & Quality Hold Area Management:
  • Manage the MRB process and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely review and disposition of non-conforming/ suspect incoming materials in the quality hold area.
  • Monitor MRB trends and provide data-driven insights to improve supplier performance and reduce recurring non-conformances.
  • Maintain quality hold area ensuring proper 5S implementation and organization.
• Audit & Oversight of Incoming Inspections:
  • Conduct audits of incoming material inspections to verify compliance with specifications and quality control procedures (e.g. Incoming Control Plan).
  • Identify gaps and lead implementation of corrective measures.
  • Update incorrect or missing data entries in the quality system to ensure data integrity.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in quality assurance, incoming inspection, and auditing in a manufacturing environment, preferably in battery manufacturing/ recycling, or chemical processing.
• Hands-on experience with sorting and sampling of battery materials or chemicals in a safe and quality-controlled setting.
• Knowledge of 8D Problem Solving, Material Review Board (MRB), non-conformance and containment management, and SPC (Statistical Process Control).
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications, technical data, and contracts.
• Proficiency in systems such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), MES (Manufacturing Execution System), QMS (Quality Management System), LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System), WMS (Warehouse Management System), etc.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills for working cross-functionally.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• A Passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!