About Redwood Materials

Redwood Materials was founded in 2017 to create a circular supply chain for electric vehicles and clean energy products, making them more sustainable and driving down the cost for batteries. We're doing this by developing and deploying new technologies to increase the scope and scale of recycled and sustainable materials in the global battery supply chain.

Quality Specialist

The Quality Specialist is responsible for enabling operations and engineering teams to achieve quality objectives. This role is responsible for identifying quality issues across the manufacturing environment, leading investigations and root cause analysis, managing non-conforming material, and coordinating key quality system initiatives. The Quality Specialist will work closely with production and engineering teams to maintain rapid response and to drive continuous improvements to the production process. This role is responsible for supporting implementation and development of quality processes across the factory.

Responsibilities Will Include

Develop and implement inspection criteria and other quality procedures.
Perform various inspections, audits, and testing to evaluate product and process performance.
Drive root cause investigations for finished goods, in-process and incoming quality issues and enabling cross-functional involvement.
Monitor key quality KPIs and metrics to identify and lead improvements.
Oversee and develop process and line audit requirements and schedules.
Collect and analyze product and process data with engineering teams to ensure specifications are well defined and being met.
Manage the control of non-conforming material, customer feedback and complaints.
Work closely with document authors and process owners to develop and improve procedures, standards, and work instructions.
Lead key quality system initiatives related to but not limited to: change management, document control, audits, continuous improvement, calibration, supplier quality, and customer feedback.

Desired Qualifications

2+ years of demonstrated quality, quality systems, or similar experience
Preferred: Degree in a technical field
Experience with critical quality tools and quality system elements
Strong project and work management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interact with multiple diverse departments to achieve results that align with Quality goals.
A self-starting mindset with a strong drive to solve complex problems.
Ability to work in an ambiguous environment without predefined standards
Preferred: Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO17025, IATF16949

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone.
Must be able to wear a respirator and/or PAPR (powered air purifying respirator).

Working Conditions

Working environment can include dry and dusty conditions.
Potential exposure to hazardous materials, loud noises, and hot or cold temperatures.
Essential physical requirements include standing, walking, typing, and sitting.
Working hours are shift dependent and can vary.
May require being on-call or covering weekend shifts as needed.

The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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Qualifications

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone
Must be able to wear a respirator and/or PAPR (powered air purifying respirator)

Benefits

The position is full-time
Compensation will be commensurate with experience

Responsibilities

The Quality Specialist is responsible for enabling operations and engineering teams to achieve quality objectives
This role is responsible for identifying quality issues across the manufacturing environment, leading investigations and root cause analysis, managing non-conforming material, and coordinating key quality system initiatives
The Quality Specialist will work closely with production and engineering teams to maintain rapid response and to drive continuous improvements to the production process. This role is responsible for supporting implementation and development of quality processes across the factory
Develop and implement inspection criteria and other quality procedures
Perform various inspections, audits, and testing to evaluate product and process performance
Drive root cause investigations for finished goods, in-process and incoming quality issues and enabling cross-functional involvement
Monitor key quality KPIs and metrics to identify and lead improvements
Oversee and develop process and line audit requirements and schedules
Collect and analyze product and process data with engineering teams to ensure specifications are well defined and being met
Manage the control of non-conforming material, customer feedback and complaints
Work closely with document authors and process owners to develop and improve procedures, standards, and work instructions
Lead key quality system initiatives related to but not limited to: change management, document control, audits, continuous improvement, calibration, supplier quality, and customer feedback
Working environment can include dry and dusty conditions
Potential exposure to hazardous materials, loud noises, and hot or cold temperatures
Essential physical requirements include standing, walking, typing, and sitting
Working hours are shift dependent and can vary
May require being on-call or covering weekend shifts as needed

Quality Specialist

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