**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. Join the PECNA team today! **Responsibilities** **Summary:** We are proud to announce the establishment of a state-of-the-art Li-ion battery factory, set amidst the beautiful Kansas City Metro. This groundbreaking green-field factory will serve as a pioneering hu/b for innovation in sustainable energy solutions. If you are passionate about contributing to a sustainable future and being part of a dynamic team shaping the electric vehicle revolution, this opportunity is tailor-made for you. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join us as full-time, on-site team members at our new, state-of-the-art factory located in the thriving city of DeSoto, Kansas. **Position Summary:** We are seeking a highly motivated Quality Inspector - Level 2 with a background in quality inspection process to join our team at Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA). As a Quality Inspector, you will report to the Quality Supervisor and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper day-to-day execution of quality objectives, enhance product quality, and contribute to the success of the world's largest lithium-ion battery initiative. The Quality Inspector – Level 2 will work together with the Operations, Engineering and Maintenance in resolving bugs, defects, and other potential issues and ensuring that products meet customer specifications. **Essential Duties:** + Perform required inspection as required by Control Plan and SOP’s. + Support proper implementation of quality control processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and maintenance, to identify and resolve quality issues in a timely manner. + Support in analysis of quality data and performance metrics to identify trends and countermeasures. + Ensure adherence to quality, general plant and PECNA policies and procedures. + Ensure area cleanliness and 6S standards are met. + Support hands-on training of new inspectors + Operate independently to conduct inspections, analyze results, and make decisions within established guidelines and procedures. + Own and oversee the overall quality assurance process within the area of responsibility. + Ability to train others at same or lower level within functional area. **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:** + To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees’, 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. Pre-employment 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 associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job._** **Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred** **Education** + Required: High school diploma, GED or 2 years of prior experience in functional area **Essential Qualifications** + Minimum of 18 months of related work experience. + Demonstrated proficiency in 100% of technical inspection processes and techniques. + Working knowledge of metrology, measuring technique and equipment. + Ability to quickly learn the organization’s production processes. + Intuitive, adaptable, creative, and collaborative with excellent communication and interpersonal skills + Collaborative nature with willingness to learn from and accept guidance from others. + Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. **Preferred Qualifications:** + 2 years of experience plus 1 year of experience as Inspector I + Six-sigma Yellow Belt **Physical Demands** **Physical Activities:** Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to: + Sit: 10% + Walk: 40% + Stand: 40% + Lift: 10% **Required Lifting and Carrying:** _Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)_ For this position the required frequency is: + Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent + Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent + Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional + Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Frequent **About Us:** At the heart of this visionary project, Panasonic is committed to manufacturing cutting-edge cylindrical lithium-ion cells that will power the future of electric mobility. These cells will be meticulously crafted to meet the growing demands of the automotive industry, supporting various electric vehicle manufacturers in their quest for eco-friendly transportation solutions. This role presents a unique chance to be at the forefront of innovation, working within a forward-thinking organization that is committed to environmental responsibility and the advancement of green technology. Be a part of our mission to power the future and make a difference in the world of electric mobility with Panasonic! **Supplemental Information:** Pre-employment drug testing is required. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction. Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. **Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.** REQ-150036