Contamination Specialist
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LocationCharlotte, NC
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
DepartmentQuality
Company size10,000+ people
PostedNov 4, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live33m ago
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Support investigations, internal and external audits, training, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain quality, operational, and regulatory compliance through effective documentation, reporting, and contamination control practices.
Create and implement contamination protocol as required by the plant and/or customer and collaborate with the Concord plant to align the contamination program and actions.
Create and update contamination and other related quality documents.
Complete monthly particle checks and self-assessment reports as required by customers.
Track particle meter data, and complete root cause analyses for abnormal contamination events.
Manage the particle control system which includes setting metrics and tracking those metrics in all areas, as well as Charlotte's Intellect (formerly Zaptic) Contamination Reporting System.
Work with different types of Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) camera systems to measure contamination samples.
Review and report contamination results to stakeholder.
Create standard reporting formats for customer reporting.
Support customer complaints associated with contamination.
Analyze contamination reports and material composition data to identify trends and drive process improvements.
Work with maintenance team to identify and track the metals we use in each process and implement corrective actions associated with metal contamination events.
Lead contamination reduction projects with cross-functional teams in the Charlotte facility to resolve quality concerns and issues regarding contamination.
Refine and implement cleaning tools and methods to drive improvements.
Create Engineering/Capital request projects to help reduce scrap associated with contamination events.
Track contamination improvements and present these to customers and manufacturing sites.
Help sort and contain non-conforming products in the plant to prevent shipping to the customer.
Facilitate and track contamination training at Charlotte and Concord plants.
Skills
Intellect (formerly Zaptic)
Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS)
The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.
We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Celgard where we develop and manufacture membrane battery separators that are critical components used in lithium-ion batteries for electric drive vehicles (EDVs) and energy storage systems (ESS).
Company:
Celgard, LLC
Job Description:
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Contamination Specialist to be a part of the quality team based in Charlotte, NC. This position directly reports to the Senior Director of Global Quality for Celgard and does not supervise others. Working in a team-centered environment, this role will directly contribute to the goals and objectives of the quality department for the facility by driving continuous improvement regarding contamination activities, ensuring contamination control, cleanroom compliance, and manufacturing readiness.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Support investigations, internal and external audits, training, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain quality, operational, and regulatory compliance through effective documentation, reporting, and contamination control practices.
• Create and implement contamination protocol as required by the plant and/or customer and collaborate with the Concord plant to align the contamination program and actions.
• Create and update contamination and other related quality documents.
• Complete monthly particle checks and self-assessment reports as required by customers.
• Track particle meter data, and complete root cause analyses for abnormal contamination events.
• Manage the particle control system which includes setting metrics and tracking those metrics in all areas, as well as Charlotte’s Intellect (formerly Zaptic) Contamination Reporting System.
• Work with different types of Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) camera systems to measure contamination samples.
• Review and report contamination results stakeholder.
• Create standard reporting formats for customer reporting.
• Support customer complaints associated with contamination.
• Analyze contamination reports and material composition data to identify trends and drive process improvements.
• Work with maintenance team to identify and track the metals we use in each process and implement corrective actions associated with metal contamination events.
• Lead contamination reduction projects with cross-functional teams in the Charlotte facility to resolve quality concerns and issues regarding contamination.
• Refine and implement cleaning tools and methods to drive improvements.
• Create Engineering/Capital request projects to help reduce scrap associated with contamination events.
• Track contamination improvements and presenting these to customers and manufacturing sites.
• Help sort and contain non-conforming products in the plant to prevent shipping to the customer.
• Facilitate and track contamination training at Charlotte and Concord plants.