Green Energy Origin (GEO) · 2 days ago
Quality Assurance Manager
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelGreen Energy Origin (GEO) is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager responsible for establishing and optimizing the company's quality management system. The role involves ensuring product quality from raw materials to finished goods, while also acting as the primary quality contact for key customers and overseeing supplier quality management.
Chemicals
Responsibilities
Lead and maintain certifications and operations of quality management systems such as ISO 9001 and IATF 16949, ensuring compliance with customer-specific requirements like VDA 6.3
Oversee internal audits, customer audits, and third-party certification audits, and manage the closed-loop resolution of all audit findings
Establish and supervise quality control standards and inspection protocols for the entire production process, from raw materials and intermediates to final electrolyte products
Ensure the accuracy and reliability of laboratory test data (including QC teams), lead product release processes, non-conforming product reviews, and root cause analysis of critical quality issues
Serve as the primary quality point of contact for key customers, effectively addressing quality feedback, complaints (8D reports), and claims
Deeply understand customers' specific requirements and translate them into actionable internal quality control plans
Fulfill responsibilities in accordance with GEO's supplier quality management processes and lead periodic evaluations of existing suppliers
Collaborate with procurement and R&D departments to drive quality improvements in upstream raw material suppliers, ensuring a stable and reliable supply chain
Utilize quality tools such as Six Sigma and SPC to drive continuous improvement in production processes and product quality, reducing the cost of quality (COQ)
Lead cross-functional teams to resolve complex product and process quality issues, ensuring the effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions
Recruit, mentor, and manage the QA team, including quality engineers, system engineers, and auditors, to build an efficient and professional quality workforce
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or above in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Technology, or a related field
Solid understanding of electrolyte chemical properties and lithium battery materials
Proven ability to translate quality management system and customer requirements into internal standards, ensuring robust system implementation
In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001/IATF 16949 standards
Skilled in applying core quality tools, including VDA 6.3 process audits and the six core AIAG automotive quality tools (such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC and CP)
Expertise in 8D report and problem-solving methodologies
Strong communicator and coordinator, capable of leading cross-departmental teams to resolve quality issues
Committed to rapid customer response and a 'customer-centric' philosophy
Excellent English communication skills, enabling efficient and professional interaction with customers and global teams
Demonstrated experience in leading quality teams, with a focus on enhancing overall team efficiency and professional competency
Strong alignment with company culture
Able to support the execution of corporate strategy and collaborate effectively with sister plants on quality initiatives
Commitment to Excellence: A near-obsessive pursuit of quality, with zero tolerance for flaws that may impact product safety or performance
Ability to drive a quality culture across departments and lead teams and projects effectively under pressure
Deep understanding that 'customer standards are the highest standards,' with the ability to implement this in daily work
Capable of preventing issues at the systemic level, rather than merely addressing them after they occur
Strong analytical and logical thinking skills, with decisions grounded in facts and data
Preferred
Proficiency in Chinese is a significant advantage
Company
Green Energy Origin (GEO)
GREEN ENERGY ORIGIN (GEO) was founded in June 2023 in Luxembourg, backed by world-leading capital investors.
Founded in 2023
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase