As a quality manager you will utilizes sound technical knowledge of materials, processes, and products to manage the company's laboratory-based qa department. The role requires an understanding of the business and the integrated management system in order to provide onsite support. The role has a responsibility in providing high quality and timely support to customer service, the sales team, and the manufacturing staff of the organization.
what you'll be doing:
* supervise the qa lab and all designated employees
* work closely with the local manufacturing team, company's product specialists, and other departments and company locations as needed
* ensure timely, accurate qa measurements on incoming, in process, and finished products
* ensure that coa's are prepared in a timely fashion to allow shipment of product on schedule
* maintain all qa laboratory facilities in calibrated good working order
* maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
* maintaining accurate and organized records for the quality department
* facilitate training for existing and new members of the quality assurance team
* prepare and maintain quality plans and fmeas
* verify inspections and tests are in accordance with control plans
* define workmanship standards and maintain responsibility for outgoing quality
* coordinate and follow up on in-house and customer corrective actions
* disposition nonconforming product
* providing a high energy ongoing internal auditing function to ensure that iso standards are a companywide culture, which is maintained at a constant level throughout the year.
* formally leading a preventative program to identify and prioritize areas of weakness and then leading improvement projects to address the problems.
* reporting integrated management system measurables at the ims & management review monthly meetings:
* maintaining internal and external iso audit results
what you need to succeed:
requirements
* fluent in english and spanish
* associates degree in quality or science field
* 5 years experience working in a laboratory position in the polymer industry
* excellent oral and written communication skills
* proficiency with the ms office suite of programs
* understanding of iso and automotive standards
preferred skills
* bs degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer technology or polymer engineering
* prior supervisory and/or leadership experience
* basic understanding of statistical methods
* familiarity with the compounding, processing and testing of polyolefins
* experience in writing internal technical reports
* formal training as a lead auditor for iso
at saco aei polymers, you'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation, integrity, and impact. You'll work on meaningful projects that shape the future of polymer applications, with the freedom to explore new ideas and the support to bring them to life.
what we offer:
* competitive pay
* opportunities for professional development and career growth
* a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive work environment
* the chance to be part of a global leader in polymer technology
join us at saco aei polymers and contribute to shaping the future of polymer innovation