Quality Control Inspector – Level 2

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Quality Control Inspector – Level 2? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world‑class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision.

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Summary:

Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.

Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

Job Summary:

The Quality Control Inspector – Level 2 is responsible for executing inspection processes to ensure product compliance within a high-volume lithium‑ion battery manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, this role supports daily quality objectives and collaborates with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to resolve defects and maintain production standards. The position plays a key role in identifying quality issues, supporting root cause analysis, and driving adherence to control plans and procedures.

A strong understanding of inspection methods, data analysis, and quality systems is essential for success in this role.

Essential Duties:

Functional Operations:

• Perform inspections per Control Plan and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Operate independently to inspect products, analyze results, and take appropriate action within guidelines
• Take ownership of the quality assurance process within assigned areas
• Verify calibration and proper functioning of inspection equipment before use
• Document inspection results accurately and maintain detailed records for traceability
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment within functional area
• Ability to work all scheduled shift hours

Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement:

• Support data analysis efforts to identify trends and implement countermeasures
• Assist in performing root cause analysis and support corrective action implementation
• Recommend process improvements based on inspection findings and quality data

Training & Team Support:

• Provide feedback to supervisors on training needs and quality system improvements
• Support hands‑on training of new inspectors and provide knowledge transfer within the team
• Ability to train others at same or lower level within functional area

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Communication:

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including production, engineering, and maintenance, to identify and resolve quality issues in a timely manner
• Communicate inspection findings and quality concerns clearly to relevant stakeholders for timely resolution

Quality, Safety, & Compliance:

• Participate in internal and external quality audits as required
• Support proper implementation of quality control processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications
• Participate in maintaining 6S and area cleanliness standards
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols during inspection activities to prevent hazards

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

• To ensure health and safety in the workplace and for employee protection, wearing PPE is a possibility and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. A respirator fit test will be required based on functional area.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions…