Quality Specialist

ROLE MISSION

The Quality Specialist will report directly to the COO and is entrusted with the mission to lead product quality and customer qualification activities, propelling ADVANO to the forefront of innovation in the battery materials and energy storage space, with a specific focus on advancing REALSi commercial use.

This position will lead the development and implementation of quality programs enabling qualification of REALSi by commercial customers and supporting Advano's overarching business goals and direction.

Together, we aim to shape the future of energy storage, providing sustainable and impactful solutions that address the evolving needs of our world and establishing ADVANO as a trailblazer in the dynamic landscape of silicon anode technology.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE

• Develop framework for ISO program and lead implementation at Advano as project manager.

• Develop and implement the Advano quality management system that meets Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) customer PPAP standards.

• Conduct internal quality audits to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans to address any deficiencies.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish annual quality goals and objectives.

• Monitor and analyze quality performance metrics, identify trends and implement corrective actions as needed.

• Lead investigations into product or process non-conformances, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

• Develop and deliver training programs on quality assurance principles, practices, and procedures.

• Oversee the documentation of quality procedures, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.

• Stay up to date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices in quality management.

• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline required with 5 to 10 years of relevant work experience in a quality role at an automotive parts supplier

• Six Sigma or other quality certification preferred

• Certified Internal Auditor credentials preferred

• Entrepreneurial "out of the box" thinker who is creative, responsive, flexible, and able to productively challenge business paradigms.

• Excellent written and oral skills for clarity of technical problems and solutions with succinct delivery to management and line workers alike.

• PC skills to include knowledge of MS Office Applications

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

This job operates primarily in an office environment with occasional work in laboratory, and pilot plant production/manufacturing environments.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods at a desk. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift materials up to 25 pounds.

Location

New Orleans, Louisiana

Travel

Travel is required for this role up to 10%.

Compensation

ADVANO offers competitive pay in alignment with the market, with opportunity to grow within the organization. Benefits include company paid health, dental, and vision insurances for the employee and their dependents, life insurance, 401K match, paid paternity leave, unlimited sick time, and PTO.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Preference is given to those authorized to Work in the United States.

Application & Interview Process

Interested candidates should apply via LinkedIn or on the ADVANO Careers website.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

ADVANO provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.