Navitas Systems LLC, a leader in comprehensive energy storage solutions, was formed in 2011 with the merger of MicroSun Innovative Energy Storage Solutions and MicroSun Electronics, and the acquisition of lithium battery company A123 Systems’ Government Solutions Group. In 2019, East Penn Manufacturing, one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers, acquired majority interest in Navitas Systems. In SEVEN remarkable decades, East Penn has grown from a one-room shop with a product line of five automotive batteries to one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers with over 10,500 full-time employees, 515 product designs, operations around the world, and hundreds of awards for industry excellence.

At our Navitas facilities we engage in the research, design, development, and manufacture of advanced lithium cells and energy storage products and systems for both commercial customers and U.S. Government/military customers. We invest in our people, they are and always will be the heart of this company. Are you ready to join a family-owned enterprise committed to honoring the contributions of everyone? Then Navitas is the right place for you.

Navitas is ready to invest in you!  We are seeking a Quality Engineer in Ann Arbor, Michigan that will work as part of the Quality team to ensure the Quality Management System complies with ISO 9001 and customer requirements and that parts produced meet customer and internal requirements.

• Maintain and uphold the Navitas Quality Policy and Quality Management System
• Participate in the Advanced Product Quality Planning activities, including the determination of appropriate use of existing and new measurement systems
• Collaborate with Navitas’ customer and engineering personnel to determine critical part features and review manufacturability of design
• Participate in the development and maintenance of Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEA) and Control Plans
• Participate in pre-launch production trial runs
• Develop and submit First Article Inspection documents for new product launches to meet customer requirements
• Recommend and implement enhancements to the quality system that improve quality performance, increase customer satisfaction, and/or simplify processes to reduce costs
• Ensure gages are calibrated, as required
• Work with Supplier Quality Engineering to ensure incoming supplier quality performance
• Manage warranty returns as necessary
• Practice safe work habits and report unsafe conditions to leadership
• Ensure punctuality, reliability and acceptable attendance
• Follow Company Policies and Quality System Processes
• Physical presence on the job is essential and necessary
• Other duties as assigned by management

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required
• Manufacturing Quality experience and/or formal problem-solving studies preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be comfortable supporting US military-funded work and building products for military testing and use.
• Ability to read and follow process documentation / assembly prints / specifications
• Strong familiarity and experience with manufacturing processes
• Comfortable with multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; experience with statistical analysis software preferred
• Must be able to travel based on business needs (less than 20%)

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) the employee must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Navitas/East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• Paid company holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities

At Navitas/East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone.  We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

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