Job Details

Company:
Mitsubishi Performance Polymers Division

Job Description:

Summary

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team and play a key role in organizing, implementing, and maintaining our Quality Management System (QMS). This individual will partner across operational functions to drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance with industry standards, and uphold customer expectations.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about delivering high-quality results.

What You'll Do

• Support the organization and promotion of the QMS across operational areas, including documentation and internal audits to reinforce the PDCA cycle and continuous improvement.
• Assist the QA Manager and operations team in Management of Change ( MOC ) process, ensuring quality-related impacts are properly evaluated and communicated.
• Responsible for running quality claim meetings and coordinate investigations of customer complaints and claims, contributing to timely and effective root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions using structured planning and documentation methods.
• Contribute to the development, revision, maintenance, and documentation of procedures related to Quality Management System ( QMS ).
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify high-risk areas in quality management, and support the implementation of sustainable corrective measures.
• Collaborate with procurement to assess supplier risks and support the development of processes to stabilize incoming material quality; participate in supplier audits as needed.
• Assist in monitoring the quality performance of toll manufacturing partners to ensure sustainability and compliance with required standards.
• Help create and deliver training materials related to quality assurance procedures.
• Collaborate with operations teams to identify and support quality improvement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Education/Experience:
  
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent proven work experience in a Quality Assurance role.
  • 3-5 Years of experience
  • Plastics Manufacturing and compounding experience required
  • Elevated level of knowledge related to quality assurance terminology, methods, and tools.
  • Professional certifications such as Six Sigma, CQE, CQA, or ISO certifications preferred.
• Skills & Knowledge:
  
  • Proven work experience in quality assurance or a similar role
  • Expertise in ISO9001 knowledge and/or other ISO certifications
  • Working knowledge of tools, methods, and concepts of quality assurance
  • Knowledge of testing methodologies and tools is a plus
  • Knowledge of extrusion and polymer manufacturing is a plus
  • Experience in Automotive industry is a plus
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Excellent data collection and analysis skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills to hold people accountable on expected deadlines
  • Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
  • Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and provide effective corrective actions.
  • Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
  • Must be self -motivated and able to work under little or no supervision.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to directly influence quality initiatives and help build a culture of continuous improvement. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving problems, and take pride in delivering excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

The salary range for this position is $66,500 - $83,100. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.