Quality Engineer

With over a century of experience in battery research and manufacturing, Leclanché is well placed to tackle the challenges of the transition to a carbon-free society. As the only European manufacturer of both power and energy lithium-ion battery cells, Leclanché provides the most effective energy storage solutions for electric vehicles, industrial, marine, grid and microgrid applications.

Our world leading in-house technologies and ownership of the full value chain from electrochemistry to energy management software, make us unique and a partner of choice for customers who require smarter and faster energy storage solutions.

To support our Quality Team, we are looking for our offices in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland for a:

PURPOSE

• The purpose of the role is to represent the Quality department in transport projects by:
• Guaranteeing methodological rigor in the development plan and coordinating all qualities activities within the project teams.

TASKS AND RESPONSABILITIES

• Ensure that development standards are met.
• Ensure that the customer requirements are transcribed at all stages of the project.
• Anticipate and identify all risks associated with products and processes in projects and manage corrective action plans until the problem is resolved (PDCA).
• Ensure consistency between product and process characteristics, participate to D-FMEA / P-FMEA and control plans.
• Interface with customer/supplier on all incidents with 8D/PDCA completion.
• Prepare the customers’ qualifications for the product (FAI, PPAP).
• Conducts internal audits
• Conducts supplier’s audits if needed.
• Follows-up specific opened item list in accordance with his manager’s priorities.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Quality, Mechanical or Electrical engineer (HES/EPF) with additional training in Quality management.
• Strong ability to read and understand technical drawings (mechanical, electrical).
• At least 5 years of experience in Quality or project development in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, ISO TS 22163.
• Strong knowledge and experience to use the main Quality tools: 8D, D-FMEA, P-FMEA, PPAP, FAI.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) training or equivalent is an asset.
• Training of auditors (internal, suppliers).

COMPETENCIES

• Initiative and Adaptability: Identifies problems and finds solutions in a creative manner. Demonstrates flexibility to changing conditions and/or environment.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others and is part of a team.
• Customer Focus: Acts with the customer in mind. Is responsive to the needs and opinions of others.
• Communication: Written and verbal communications are clear, concise and understandable. Listens actively to others.
• Finds common ground and gets cooperation.