NANORAMIC LABORATORIES IS AN INNOVATIVE, HIGH-TECH START-UP COMPANY WITH AN AMAZING COMPANY CULTURE. WE TRUST OUR EMPLOYEES AND WHOLEHEARTEDLY BELIEVE IN THE VALUE OF TRANSPARENCY AT ALL LEVELS OF THE COMPANY. WE EMPOWER OUR EMPLOYEES TO MAKE DECISIONS THAT ARE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE COMPANY.

BY GIVING OUR EMPLOYEES THE POWER TO INTRODUCE NEW CONCEPTS, WE ALLOW THOSE CONCEPTS TO BE WILLINGLY ADOPTED FROM THE GROUND UP, INSTEAD OF FORCED FROM THE TOP DOWN. AT NANORAMIC, CONTINUOUS LEARNING AND EDUCATION WILL BE AN IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR JOB. WE INVEST IN REGULAR COMPANY-WIDE EDUCATION DAYS AND SUPPORT EACH EMPLOYEE'S GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. WE ARE A COMPANY OF SMART, TALENTED INDIVIDUALS WHO WORK HARD, BUT ALSO UNDERSTAND AND RESPECT WORK/LIFE BALANCE. Nanoramic specializes in energy storage technology and material solutions based on nano-carbons.  Nano-carbons have exceptional electrical, thermal and mechanical properties at the nano-scale level. We synthesize and incorporate nano-carbons in various materials and transfer these properties at the macroscale level.  Based on a deep knowledge of nanocarbon materials, processes, and applications, we have demonstrated success in polymer-based composites, thermal interface materials, and binderless electrodes for energy storage. 

The Quality Control Engineer position works directly with VP of Manufacturing, analyzing and implementing manufacturing processes for Quality Improvement using various methods of testing, documentation, and inspection.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop, apply and maintain quality requirements and standards for development and manufacturing products.
• Serve as the primary quality assurance resource to department supervisor(s) for problem identification, resolution, loss reporting and continuous improvement.
• Support concurrent engineering efforts by participating in design development projects representing quality assurance and the customer.
• Design and implement methods for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection across a variety of products.
• Promote and execute quality standards, inspection processes, test methodology, quality plans, documents and reports.
• Assist in process certification.
• Review customers purchase orders, contracts and change requests and ensure that the necessary criteria and provisions are included in quality and process plans.
• Develop, execute and analyze quality-reporting measures.
• Report to management on quality issues, trends and losses.
• Review suppliers purchase orders and establish supplier quality requirements.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits.
• Interface with supplier and customer quality representatives concerning problems with quality assurance and assure that effective corrective action is implemented.
• Compile, write and deliver training material on quality standards and activities

The duties of this job require a high degree of specialized expertise and skill in maintaining established standards of quality and accuracy. Drive, determination and a self-disciplined approach to achieving results that meet these established criteria are necessary for successful job performance. 

The work requires specialized technical problem solving and ingenuity while developing organizational systems and technology, and the demonstration of the values of integrity, quality and caution.

The position encompasses a defined span of control and opportunity for someone who engenders trust, demonstrates a sense of urgency and assures consistent achievement of quality standards. The work requires making decisions that support company guidelines authoritatively and quickly. TRAVEL

Travel up to 50% of the time may be required for this position to support multiple manufacturing locations

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering or equivalent
2. Minimum of 2 years of experience in a quality related role.

OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. SALARY AND BENEFITS The total potential compensation package for this position is $78k/year (base salary plus 30% bonus potential).  We offer health, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, 401k with company match, wellness initiatives, and three weeks of paid time off plus one week for year-end vacation. 

NANORAMIC IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE BASED UPON RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER (INCLUDING PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH, OR RELATED MEDICAL CONDITIONS), SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, AGE, STATUS AS A PROTECTED VETERAN, STATUS AS AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY, OR OTHER APPLICABLE LEGALLY PROTECTED CHARACTERISTICS.