Responsibilities

• Support critical success factors and continuous improvement efforts

• Perform inspections across all stages of production

• Lead root cause and corrective action efforts with production

• Assist in the documentation of non-conformances and containment of non-conforming product

• Use data, standards, and necessary quality tools to make consistent and principle-based decisions, such as when providing a disposition for non-conforming product

• Communicate quality or compliance concerns with urgency

• Utilize technical audit program by performing audits plantwide

• Initiate and support the setting and updating of product specifications

• Maintain quality assurance processes, testing of products, recording and analyzing results gathered during product development and production

• Draft reports noting any relevant deviations from existing standards

• Collect samples for retention and analysis in the quality laboratory

• Manage and improve documentation of processes and procedures

• Provide urgent support to production and effectively elevates issues when needed

• Support the implementation and maintenance of the quality training program

• Maintains equipment calibration and calibration logs

Requirements

• 4+ years of work experience in a manufacturing quality environment or plastic extrusion 

* High School diploma or equivalent

• Basic understanding of the following: quality concepts, quality tools, probability, statistics, calibrations, and metrology

• Proficiency in basic computer software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)

• Passion for learning and growth with ability to manage own tasks and meet goals and objectives with little supervision

• Demonstration of sense of urgency and ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent listening and communication skills, with strong ability to seek buy in on all levels

• Strong analytical and critical problem-solving skills

• Proven track record of making consistent, logical, and objective decisions using good judgment

• Ability to assume good intentions and exhibit trust in workplace relationships

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher education in a technical field (fields of mechanics, information technology, mathematics, science, etc.)

• Up-to-date professional quality certifications (ASQ, QAI, CSSC, etc.)