About this role
Job Description:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES General:
• Perform regular quality inspections on all incoming materials from vendors and outgoing products for shipping according to SOPs • Physical inspection of raw materials. Ensure the warehouse storage environment is acceptable for the materials being inspected • Reject all products and materials that fail to meet quality expectations. • Recommend improvements to the production process to ensure quality control. • Document inspection outcomes by completing detailed reports and performance records. • Teach the production team about quality control concerns to improve product excellence. • Supervise the production process if needed. • Carry out daily QC inspections in production. • Participate in quality-related issues (NCR, RCA). • Assist with general QMS maintenance
QC Lab:
• Assist in general product testing. • Receiving of samples in the lab • Viscosity • Reactivity Test (Exotherm) • Analytical Testing (i.e., Amine function, Epoxy index, Water Content, Titration) • Preparation of samples for compressive testing • Recording of test results into the QC database • Generation of CoC / CoA documents, and other customer-required documents
• Follow procedures for manufacturing, troubleshooting, and testing using automated instruments, quality control • Ensures that testing and results approval are completed within agreed turnaround times • Conduct laboratory internal calibrations as required • Work with external calibration service providers • Document results and analyze data • Conduct retesting of products as needed to support quality investigations • Monitor use and inventories of laboratory chemicals and supplies • Make recommendations for adjusting process conditions to ensure quality standards are met • Adhere to safety, health and environmental policies and procedures • Maintain good housekeeping to ensure laboratory and plant cleanliness • Read and understand all customer-standardized test method documents. • Participate in Gage R & R studies on lab equipment. • Participate in equipment verification. • Participate in IATF 16949 activities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Essential Skills
• Good teamwork and attention to detail • Investigative • Good communication skills • Adequate skills and knowledge of standard laboratory practices and procedures. • Good laboratory bench skills. Familiar with hazards, handling, disposal of chemicals, and ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Demonstrated skills in oral, written, and electronic communication of technical information. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Two to Five years of previous quality experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a chemical manufacturing environment. • Exposure to IATF 16949 standard • Degree/Experience in Chemistry or related Sciences discipline. • Experience working in an analytical laboratory would be beneficial.