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Unifrax Quality Specialist in Buffalo, New York
Job Requirements
Why work for us?
Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.
Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!
The Quality Specialist will support the Product Realization Process, specifically on supporting the plant readiness and timely submission for Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Product Part Approval Process (PPAP) in line with Business and Customer Specific Requirements.
The successful candidate will have prior experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably the Automotive Industry in a similar, quality-focused role, who is capable of working independently and also well within a cross-functional team environment.
Effective communication and reporting skills with necessary problem-solving skills when required; data-driven direction to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
Support the evaluation of Customer Specific Requirements and ensuring they are communicated to relevant teams
Coordination and vetting of supplier PPAP documentation
Creation of PPAP files and controlling correct revisions
Checking Master and Sample parts
Application of appropriate Measurement System Analysis methods in line with the latest AIAG edition
Basic Variable Range, ANOVA, Bias, Linearity, Control Charts, and use of Minitab
Review, analysis and response to SPC trends
Prepare packaging specifications for new parts
Checking and validating Production tooling
Working within the Corrective Action process, including root cause analysis, actions taken, lessons learned, and validating the effectiveness of actions taken
Collecting data to analyze trends and drive evidence-based continuous improvement
Supporting Quality and Operations processes with day to day issues
Responsible for on-time and in-full PPAP submissions
Must comply with all Federal, State, Local and Company rules and regulations on Health, Safety and Environmental issues.
Responsible for maintaining Alkegen's highest level of safety standards on site including identifying and correcting unsafe conditions and unsafe acts.
Will embody Alkegen's core safety principles including but not limited to The Seven Safety Absolutes, use of PPE, and Safe Standards of Work at all times.
Will champion safety in the workplace each day.
Qualifications/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
A minimum of 2 years working in a manufacturing setting.
Strong background in Quality in a manufacturing environment
Experience in the automotive industry with an understanding of industry standards, such as IATF 16949
Demonstrable understanding of quality tools: Process Capability, Root Cause Analysis, 8D, PFMEA, MSA, Control Plans, SPC
Strong computer skills in applications such as Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office Suite, Minitab
Understanding of control of change protocols
Understanding of document control procedures and processes
Understanding of and experience with various gauges, measuring and testing equipment
Knowledge of calibration requirements and record keeping
Interpersonal skills include being an organized worker who is self-motivated and capable of time management and delivering objectives under deadlines
Team player: capable of working cross-functionally to determine practical solutions to Process and Product related issues
Compensation
- $58,000/yr - $65,000/yr DoE
If you are interested in being part of a world class function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.
At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.
Alkegen is a specialty materials leader serving mission-critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including: battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener.
We help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
Our experience speaks for itself. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with the global reach and talent to solve your most demanding applications.
With 60 manufacturing facilities and 9,000+ highly skilled employees located around the world, we can solve any challenge.
Dedicated to sustainability and human health, we are uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.