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Our Story and Why We're Growing
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We are proud to announce the launch of Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory, PowerCo, in St. Thomas. This is more than just a job – it’s a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy. Join us as we ramp up operations and help build a world-class company.
At PowerCo, we believe in fostering an environment where ambition meets collaboration, and where flexibility and creativity thrive. You'll be part of a diverse, talented team that is shaping the future of battery production. You’ll have the chance to advance your career while working alongside passionate colleagues who share a vision of making a lasting impact on the world.
Are you ready to be part of something exciting? Power up your career with us!
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About the Role
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Quality Shopfloor Specialist is responsible for fulfilling the quality management system requirements, monitoring and achieving the quality targets of the production unit, and working on internal / external quality problems with cross functional teams. This role reports to Plant Quality Lead and includes all quality relevant activities such as production process approvals, requalification for production, process quality analyses.
• This role will start as a Hybrid but it will changed to onsite as soon as there is plant.
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Key Responsibilities
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• Ensuring that the company quality management system requirements are met.
• Ensuring the fulfillment of customer specific requirements and automotive quality standards requirements regarding product quality.
• Ensuring that quality targets and performance metrics are reported and published, and all other responsible persons within the production unit are informed.
• Implementation of process quality analyses and reporting (First time quality, scrap, rework, internal/external sorting)
• Leading improvement of quality activities and processes by analyzing the process quality data, (time and consumable cost of inspection, scraps rate etc..)
• Supporting risk assessment of nonconforming products and coordinating blocking and releasing actions.
• Leading implementation of quality statistical process control (SPC) tools within production unit.
• Coordinating cross-functional teams for problem solving in operations for internal and external (customer complaints/returns) quality problems
• Coordinating the production unit in defining and implementing corrective & preventive actions
• Coordinating quality workshops for operations quality tasks
• Planning and monitoring of periodic inspections at product and process (Product audits, process audits, 5S audits etc.)
• Supporting all quality-relevant activities for operations such as control plan, requalification for production, production process approvals, PPF documents for customers
• Supporting Q-Ramp up in Gigafactories
• Supporting the necessary preparations within the production unit for customer and internal/external quality audits and the definition and implementation of actions.
• Supporting continuous improvement activities for quality and following up the action plans created in order to achieve the targets.
• Participating PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) studies and reviews and supporting implementation of changes |
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What you bring to the Team
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• Education: University degree with technical background
• Necessary skills, knowledge, certifications:
- Knowledge in automotive or battery industry,
- Knowledge in IATF 16949, VDA, Customer Specific Requirements and Automotive Quality Core Tools (PPAP, MSA, APQP, SPC, FMEA),
- Knowledge of problem solving tools
- Nice to have: Internal auditor certificate
• Travel requirement (international or domestic): 50% - global ramp up of the different factories
• Soft skills/technical skills: Fluent in English, Planning and Coordination Skills, Decision Making, Conflict Management, Communication, Team Work, Problem Solving |
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Power Perks
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- Attractive Remuneration: We offer a competitive and attractive remuneration that reflect your skills, experience, and contributions.
- Vacation Allowance: We offer our employees competitive paid time off. Plus, you don’t need to take any vacation days from December 24 to December 31.
- Opportunities for development
- Relocation Support
- Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community.
- Competitive employer paid benefits and overall compensation package with extended health care, dental, vision and mental health support.
- Pension and Retirement Savings: We contribute the equivalent of 5% to a Registered Pension Plan and matching contribution to a retirement savings plan. And much more!
*This is a flex hybrid work structure, where employees can work both remotely and on-site. However, please note all hybrid work arrangements are subject to the terms and conditions of our hybrid work policy as may be amended from time to time.
Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted.
We believe that the best results are created in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Therefore, all qualified applications will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, religion, gender (identity), sexual orientation, national origin or disability.
PowerCo Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities including during the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to determine what reasonable accommodation may be available to meet your needs whether it be as an applicant or an employee. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate and reasonable accommodation. |
