What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Director position at Gotion Inc.?
Gotion Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, CA, currently building a Manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL and has R&D centers in Ohio, China, Japan and Europe. We innovate in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems) with the aim to accelerate electrified transportation and achieve sustainable development. Gotion is powered by a leading power battery technology company that provides solutions for vehicles including the world's first mass commercial e-bus route.
Gotion is a career destination - we are not simply attempting to just fill another job, but to pursue a dream of global green energy together! We offer outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting and challenging working environment. Everyone is highly valued and plays a vital role in the growth of our organization.
Role Summary
The Quality Director will lead Gotion’s quality strategy across manufacturing, warehouse operations, and supplier management. This role is critical for ensuring product excellence, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency during a significant production ramp-up phase. The position requires a hands-on leader who can drive quality initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Gotion Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and ensuring equal employment opportunities for all.
We provide equal opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), parental status, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other characteristic protected by law.
At Gotion Inc., we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
Gotion is a career destination - we are not simply attempting to just fill another job, but to pursue a dream of global green energy together! We offer outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting and challenging working environment. Everyone is highly valued and plays a vital role in the growth of our organization.
Role Summary
The Quality Director will lead Gotion’s quality strategy across manufacturing, warehouse operations, and supplier management. This role is critical for ensuring product excellence, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency during a significant production ramp-up phase. The position requires a hands-on leader who can drive quality initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement quality tools, processes, and systems for manufacturing and warehouse operations.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all quality functions to optimize resources.
- Customer Quality: Manage customer-facing quality programs and aftermarket service to ensure exceptional service and timely issue resolution.
- Product Quality: Oversee product quality for current and future production lines; support ramp-up from 2 of 5 lines to full capacity within planned timelines.
- Supplier Quality: Ensure supplier compliance with quality standards; collaborate with procurement and production teams to maintain consistency.
- Partner closely with manufacturing teams to uphold high standards during production scale-up.
- Deploy quality inspectors based on production line requirements.
- Monitor and improve team processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
- 10 years of experience in manufacturing quality management.
- Proven track record in production ramp-up and quality systems development.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of ISO standards and quality management systems.
- Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, ASQ CQE).
- Experience in EV battery or automotive manufacturing.
- Familiarity with supplier quality management and global supply chains.
Gotion Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and ensuring equal employment opportunities for all.
We provide equal opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), parental status, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other characteristic protected by law.
At Gotion Inc., we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.