ISO/Quality coordinator plastics compounds

This position oversees all quality assurance activities for plastic compounding, ensuring all manufactured products meet customer requirements and ISO standards.

Key responsibilities

• Quality Management System (QMS): Implement and maintain the company's QMS in compliance with ISO 9001 (and optionally IATF 16949) standards. Lead internal and external audits and manage corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Customer and Supplier Relations: Serve as the main point of contact for customer quality issues and complaints. Work with the supply chain to qualify vendors and manage the quality of incoming raw materials.
• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives through data collection, analysis, root cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Documentation: Develop, review, and approve controlled documents, including quality manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and inspection plans.
• Training: Provide training to staff on quality procedures, ISO requirements, and proper use of inspection equipment.
• Compounding Process: Track products through the manufacturing process to verify that each stage, including the measurement, mixing, and blending of polymers and additives, is correct.

Quality Control Technician/Inspector (Plastics Compounding)This hands-on role is responsible for the inspection and testing of raw materials and finished compounded products. Key responsibilities

• Inspections and Testing: Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of compounded pellets and finished products. Use scales, calipers, micrometers, and other measurement equipment to verify product specifications.
• Process Monitoring: Assist in monitoring compounding processes to identify and report quality issues or trends.
• Documentation: Accurately record inspection and test data, including weights, temperatures, and test results. Document any non-conforming materials and coordinate with the quality team.
• Calibration: Assist with the regular calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment.
• Compliance: Adhere to all safety procedures, good housekeeping standards, and quality policies.

Common qualifications and skills Regardless of the specific title, positions in quality assurance for plastics compounding typically require:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in plastics compounding or a related field.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Proficiency with various measuring and testing tools.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with production and management teams.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.91 - $27.59 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $28