Quality Assurance Specialist

 Quality Assurance Specialist

Company profile:

Ingenia Polymers is a premier integrated solutions provider to the global polymers industry. For more than 35 years, Ingenia Polymers has developed a record of service, growth and reliability unsurpassed in the industry. Our talented people, culture of operational excellence, relentless drive to advance technology and breadth of capabilities make us the preferred supplier to our customers, with value added products and services supporting a variety of markets the world over. Ingenia Polymers is seeking highly capable and motivated people to contribute to our ongoing success and grow with us as we continue our international expansion. This is a great opportunity for individuals who want to take their career to the next level by joining a high-growth company with sophisticated production facilities, leading edge manufacturing technologies and innovative, progressive people. The job location is both in La Porte and Houston, TX. Learn more at www.ingeniapolymers.com.

Position Description and Requirements

Summary:

The QA Specialist is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations in 24/7 production lab and pilot plant.  Require to operate laboratory instrument and equipment commonly used by the Plastics Industry.   They will be expected to bring a high level of competency to the testing, analysis, and evaluation of Polyolefin Masterbatch and Compounding products filled with various additives.

Essential Job Functions: 

•    Develop analytical testing methods related to Polyolefin Masterbatch and Compounding products

•    Evaluate 24/7 analytical results, issue COA to meet specific customer requirements

•    Perform lab testing and tasks in accordance to lab Standard Operating Procedures 

•    Maintain a safe and clean work environment and adhere to all safety, health and environmental guidelines

•    Provide full supports to operation 24/7

•    Data compilation and reporting 

•    Data analysis with basic SQC statistical methodology

•    Update and maintain lab standard operating procedures

•    Evaluate raw material COAs

•    Problem solving, investigating quality related issues to support internal and external customers

•    Some knowledge and experience in ISO 9001-2015, general quality management system, quality control

•    Some knowledge and experience in Lean Six Sigma, 5S, etc.

 Qualifications & Education:

•    Bachelor's degree in Science or related field 

•    2-7 years relevant laboratory experience; Plastics

•    Experience in Polyolefin Masterbatch and Compounding products

•    Experience in common fillers and various additives in plastics

•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

•    Lean Six Sigma or statistical methodology

•    Certification for testing proficiency is a plus

Competencies:

•    The candidate should have a general knowledge of lab safety with the ability to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS or SDS), Health Safety & Environmental (HSE), and Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) labels

•    Must be able to work in a dynamic production lab environment, a team player who is dedicated to achieve the Company goals and objectives

•    Hands-on; detail oriented in testing, reporting and documentation

•    Must aid Time Management in all activities, and has to be able to handle multiple assignments, and deliver progress and results based on priority

•    Effective and accurate communication in a timely and accurate manner at all levels

Physical Dimensions:

•    The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.