Quality Auditor - Polymer Engineering ISO 9001 / IATF 16949
Peabody, MA US
Job Description
Our customer is making polymers and finished adhesives for the Electric Vehicle and transportation market. They are seeking a Quality Auditor with a background in polymer engineering or chemistry. The individual must have 2 years of experience in ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
Our Quality team plays an important role in our business operations and success. As a Quality Engineer-Auditor, you will get to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, leveraging your entrepreneurial spirit, affinity for detail- and process-oriented work, and collaborative skills to create great Quality outcomes, with a focus in Electric Vehicle and Automotive auditing. This is an exciting opportunity to utilize your knowledge of ISO and IATF requirements to support the growth of an industry-leading Division within a Fortune 200 organization. If you are familiar with EV Battery components and the adhesives used in those markets please consider applying.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct manufacturing process audits to verify, review and evaluate the manufacturing process and critical process monitors to established criteria.
- Perform manufacturing process audits to verify conformance to technical documentation, engineering specifications, and contractual requirements.
- Coordinate process audits of documented engineering procedures and report the results to management.
- Produce audit observation reports, defend audit findings and assist with corrective actions.
- Investigate issues, monitor and enter corrective actions as necessary, and manage Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) programs.
- Perform Root-Cause-Analysis and Corrective/Preventive action planning, and present audit reports to senior level management with suggestions and feedback for corrective actions.
- Perform audits, maintain documentation, and ensure that company processes and procedures are compliant with ISO and IATF guidelines.
- Perform manufacturing system audits to ensure elements of the quality system have been developed, documented and effectively implemented.
- Develop audit checklists based on contracts, government requirements, and internal procedures to ensure compliance.
- Participate as an internal auditor for the Quality Management System.
- Audit all processes to verify compliance against product work instructions, raw material tolerances, product manufacturing parameters, internal packaging standards, finished goods FIFO and requirements dictated by internal procedures and ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 current revisions.
- Identify and develop process improvement plans/root cause analysis for Senior Management.
- Maintain documentation of completed audit findings, and pertinent notes in all tracking systems.
- Promote, support, and adhere to all safety, environmental, and quality-related policies and procedures in the facility.
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Job Requirements
- BS degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering.
- Previous auditing experience required.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or ISO14001 required.
- Familiarity with IATF 16949 preferred.
- Previous experience in chemical manufacturing facility strongly preferred.
- Automotive/Electric Vehicle experience preferred.
- Meticulous attention to detail is required with strong analytical thinking.
- documentation skills to communicate findings to managers and other employees.
- Thoroughness in assessing and reducing the risk, by identifying defects and ensuring industry compliance.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, Teams, etc).
- Bilingual (English / Spanish) is preferred.
- Ability to work on your feet for stretches of time required.
- Up to 30% travel.
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For more information reach out to Steve Sapita: Ssapita@cps4jobs.com
Additional Information
Benefits:
Medical; Dental; Life; Vision
Retirement Savings Plan, 401K, HSA, FSA.
Educational Reimbursement; Charitable Match; Parental Leave; Vacation and PTO
Meet Your Recruiter
Steve Sapita
Section Manager - Lab Industrial
SPECIALTIES: All Industrial Research & Development Laboratory related positions including: Formulation Chemist; Synthetic Chemist; R & D Leadership; Analytical Chemistry; Technical Service; Regulatory; Project Mangers; Process Chemistry; Environmental and Health; Quality Positions; Material Scientist.
EXPERIENCE: My area of specialty includes: Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Specialty Chemicals, Building Materials, Polymers, Petrochemical, Agrochemical; Surface Cleaners; Ink; Surfactants; Resins.
The levels of candidates that I place include Chemists; Sr Chemists; Innovation; Directors; Quality Professionals; Technical Service Professionals; Production Supervisors; EHS Specialists; Scientist; Regulatory Professionals; and Laboratory Support Personnel.
I’M IN THIS BUSINESS BECAUSE: There’s no better feeling than helping someone realize their potential by assisting them in advancing their career. I love making that connection! My goal is to consistently build long lasting relationships with both my clients and my applicants.
CLIENTS CAN COUNT ON ME BECAUSE: I pride myself on the quality of my work and I truly CARE about their needs. The better I know them, the better my understanding is as to who would fit their needs.