A123 Systems LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Wanxiang America Corporation, powers innovation using its Nanophosphate® lithium ion battery technology in a variety of different industries.  A123’s Energy Solutions Group (ESG) is an industry leader in battery energy storage system integration, focusing on high performance, efficient, safe and reliable battery systems.  ESG utilizes a state-of-the-art development center and ISO 9001-2008 certified facilities to design and manufacture advanced battery systems for electric grid and lead-acid replacement applications ranging from small industrial batteries to massive grid-scale energy storage systems.  A123 Energy’s megawatt-scale Grid Storage Solutions have been successfully operated in commercial revenue service since 2009 around the world, and have to date reached over 100MW delivered.  In commercial and specialty batteries, A123 Energy provides energy storage solutions to fit the needs for datacenter, lead-acid replacement and other custom applications. 

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This position will be part of the Quality Organization in the Westborough Plan and mainly focused on the NPD program. Develop strong and capable process supporting Advance manufacturing Engineers from the pilot phase to the transfer to low cost countries. Sustain the low volume production with high revenue margin in US from the Quality standpoint.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial assessments of testing equipment to verify adequacy (GRR experience)
• Perform Capability Study, DOE study and stability study on the equipment before get release to production life cycle
• Maintain quality records related to NPD programs.
• Assist in supplier quality activities: root cause analysis on PCBA
• On a daily basis, assess quality performance issues, set priorities, engage the required resources, and execute corrective/preventive action.
• On a daily basis, anticipate performance issues, and develop effective mitigation and contingency plans.
• On a routine basis, monitor and analyze quality data, identify issues, and take action to ensure the plant delivers on its quality commitments and continually improves.
• Engage daily with operators and technicians to identify opportunities and to drive improvement.
• Own short-term and mid-term improvement projects in support of the plant strategy, applying the best available methodologies and tools.
• Perform Internal, supplier audit focusing of product and/or quality system
• Partner with the Operations function to create a climate of rigorous operational discipline, continuous improvement, and daily learning.
• Drive and manage elements of the APQP from design phase to pilot.

• Strong capability of PCBA, Power Electronics and Complex Systems (multiple components)
• Ability to analyze RMAs/Customer returns for CAPA
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Develop, implement, and own selected elements processes of the Plant with a focus on:

• Incoming product quality.
• Monitoring and measurement of manufacturing processes.
• Control of non-conforming product.
• Internal audits.
• Customer feedback and satisfaction.
• Corrective and preventive action.
• Control plan and safe launch plan

Partner with the Manufacturing Engineers to:

• Drive the PFMEA development.
• Perform root cause analyses with engineers on the rejected parts during the prototype, pilot phase. 
• Continuously improve the robustness of control plans.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering
• 1-2 years hands-on manufacturing  a quality-related role.
• TS16949 knowledge
• APQP knowledge
• Strong computers and software knowledge: Microsoft Office (especially excel: macros and visual basic), Oracle, Agile