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.