SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER

Get to know East Penn!

Navitas Systems LLC, a leader in comprehensive energy storage solutions, was formed in 2011 with the merger of MicroSun Innovative Energy Storage Solutions and MicroSun Electronics, and the acquisition of lithium battery company A123 Systems’ Government Solutions Group. In 2019, East Penn Manufacturing, one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers, acquired majority interest in Navitas Systems. In SEVEN remarkable decades, East Penn has grown from a one-room shop with a product line of five automotive batteries to one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers with over 10,500 full-time employees, 515 product designs, operations around the world, and hundreds of awards for industry excellence.

At our Navitas facilities we engage in the research, design, development, and manufacture of advanced lithium cells and energy storage products and systems for both commercial customers and U.S. Government/military customers. We invest in our people, they are and always will be the heart of this company. Are you ready to join a family-owned enterprise committed to honoring the contributions of everyone? Then Navitas is the right place for you.

Overview

Navitas is ready to invest in you!  We are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer that will work closely with Navitas Purchasing and Manufacturing teams to ensure supplier quality. This is a working engineering role that includes team leadership, regular interaction with suppliers, and implementation of the Navitas quality policy with respect to our products and services.

Responsibilities

• Uphold and enforce the Navitas Quality Policy, Supplier Quality Manual, and Quality Management System
• Responsible for suppliers’ quality performance; work with suppliers to correct any non-conformances
• Travel to domestic and international suppliers up to 50% of the time
• Maintain Supplier Quality Processes including tracking of returns and driving supplier corrective actions
• Work with suppliers to develop consistent product delivery with reduced variation
• Maintain Supplier Scorecard and communicate scores to supplier representatives and Navitas management
• Work with the Engineering Team and suppliers to develop and implement Engineering Change Requests
• Report on supplier quality performance
• Perform and/or coordinate sorting activities at Navitas to protect MFG from defects caused by suppliers
• Coordinate pre-launch supplier quality development in coordination with Purchasing
• Participate in the development and maintenance of FMEA’s and Control Plans
• Coordinate with Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, Production, and other departments to resolve customer complaints and concerns related to supplied products
• Drive PPM improvement plan for strategic suppliers
• Ensure daily 5S of workstation (maintain clean and organized work areas)
• Practice safe work habits and report unsafe conditions to leadership
• Ensure punctuality, reliability, and acceptable attendance
• Follow Company Policies and Quality System Processes
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required
• 2 years of quality experience, preferably with supplier quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Battery manufacturing experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be comfortable supporting US-military funded work and building products for military testing and use
• Communication – communicate effectively with cross-functional work groups including suppliers, customers, and associates, both verbally and in writing; excellent listening skills
• Organization & Planning – manage time wisely and effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks
• Problem Solving & Decision Making – identify and solve problems, develop innovative solutions, act decisively, and show good judgment
• Team Player – respond to requests from other parts of the organization and support organizational goals
• Computer Skills - in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office required; experience with other quality software applications beneficial (e.g. statistical analysis software)
• Travel to domestic and international suppliers up to 50% of the time

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) the individual must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

East Penn Benefits

Navitas/East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• Paid company holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities

At Navitas/East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone.  We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

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