Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector – Manufacturing Start-Up

Overview: This position provides technical support to the quality engineering function, assisting in the development of quality procedures and practices. The role includes identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, and participating in Continuous Improvement/Kaizen initiatives. Additionally, the technician will support inspector and operator training, conduct quality audits, and maintain inspection equipment and calibration processes.

Since this is a start-up environment, flexibility is essential, your contributions may extend beyond standard responsibilities as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform visual, dimensional, and functional testing & inspections.

• Interpret and follow established quality procedures and documentation.

• Inspect and test materials and equipment to ensure compliance with specifications.

• Approve or reject finished products and collaborate with the production team to discuss inspection results.

• Recommend process adjustments to improve product quality and consistency.

• Accurately document inspection results in a database.

• Train, coach, and support inspectors and operators in established methods and procedures.

• Support and help maintain 5S standards across the plant, including conducting audits.

• Identify and report potential safety hazards throughout the facility.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Minimum of 2 years of Quality Technician experience in a manufacturing setting.

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and ability to meet deadlines.

• Basic ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

• Experience drafting reports and collecting data.

• Familiarity with measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, microscopes, thickness gauges, and CMM.

• Strong visual awareness for detecting quality defects.

• Ability to work independently with advanced organizational skills.

• Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Capability to learn and navigate ERP/database software.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in quality management or related field.

• 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to push, pull, lift, and move objects up to 25 pounds.

• Strong vision abilities, including close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

FUJIHATSU & TOYOTSU Battery Components is a joint venture between Fujihatsu Tech America, Inc. and Toyota Tsusho American, Inc. that focuses on manufacturing prismatic aluminum cell cases and cell covers for lithium-ion batteries, particularly for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The new facility is located in Liberty, North Carolina, and aims to create over 150 new jobs to meet the increasing demand for automotive batteries.

FUJIHATSU & TOYOTSU Battery Components, North Carolina, LLC. (FTBC) is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants of different backgrounds, cultures, genders, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability.