Quality Assurance Specialist

Sika AG; Taguig; On-site; PHP 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Sika Philippines, Inc. is seeking a QA/QESH professional to ensure compliance with company policies and ISO standards. The role includes calibration coordination, document control, and supporting QESH initiatives across departments, including safety data sheets management and audits.

The candidate will work within our quality assurance framework, assisting in supplier audits and handling documentation, records, and process improvements to sustain our manufacturing and reliability goals.

Qualifications

• Must have Graduate degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in Quality Assurance, ISO and Document Control.
• Licensure as Chemical Technician/Chemist/Chemical Engineer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strictly follows company policies, systems and procedures.
• Plans, coordinates, executes and monitors calibration activities.
• Acts as Document Controller and maintains document control system.
• Supports QESH initiatives including audits and safety data sheets management.
• Assists in customer complaint investigations and product issue handling.
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Document Control

EHS/ISO

SDS/Safety

Audits

Education

BS Chemistry/Bachelor of Science in related field

Licensed Technician/Engineer

Tools

SMS (Sika Management System)

SDS management

ISO audit tools

Job description

With over 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika has offices in over 103 countries with over 400 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,000 employees worldwide. With annual sales of CHF 11.24 billion in 2023, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.

Job Description

1. Strictly complies with the company policies, systems and procedures, work rules and regulations.

2. Actively participates in all Sika Philippines, Inc.’s projects regarding Quality, Environment, Health & Safety, and Sustainability, and fully supports and acts in accordance with the company policy.

3. Plans, coordinates, executes and monitors the timely equipment calibration for the whole Sika Philippines Inc.

• Ensure that all measuring equipment are logged in calibration register/plan.
• Ensure that all equipment being used in Operations, QC, R&D, Technical Services, and even Sales & Marketing have valid calibration.
• Ensure that calibration service providers are competent and/or certified to execute calibration thru valid and updated PAB certifications and/or equivalent.
• Raise Purchase requisition and ensure timely Purchase Order submittal to supplier.
• Collate calibration certificates, analyze results and update calibration log/plan.
• Ensure calibrated equipment have updated calibration stickers.
• Immediately report all “out of tolerance” and damage equipment to respective supervisor and manager for correction and/or replacement.
• Submit copy of updated calibration file to QA Manager for each successful calibration batch for four-eyes review.

4. Updates monthly QESH Board and coordinate information requirement to QC, Production and EHS department.

5. Act as Document Controller

• 5.1. Maintains and updates document master list for all Sika documents.
• 5.2. Ensures that no obsolete document/template is being used and/or in circulation within the organization.
• 5.3. Controls all documents, forms, records, templates and ensures timely and effective controlled distribution with proper markings.
• 5.4. Monitors SMS (Sika Management System) for documents due for review. Communicates with process owner to review and update the document as necessary.
• 5.5. Scan and upload document in SMS (Sika Management System)
• 5.6. Keep relevant employees updated on new document versions and how to obtain access.
• 5.7. Establish and maintain record retention timeline in coordination with process owners.

6. Support QESH Initiatives:

• 6.1. Prepares and submits all information, reports and records required.
• 6.2. Participates in supplier audits and internal ISO audits.
• 6.3. Assists in dealing with any customer complaint investigations or product issues.
• 6.4. Supports other department in providing technical information as referenced for this position.
• 6.5. Supports monitoring and maintenance of Safety Data Sheets (SDS):
• Ensures no printed obsolete SDS is being used/distributed in the plant.
• Encodes, monitors, and maintains SDS and Chemical list in coordination with QC-R&D
• Supports creation of one-pager safety instructions from SDS.
• 6.6. Ensure timely reporting of hazard observations, near misses and incidents in Sphera or equivalent EHS reporting portal.
• 6.7. Ensure safe conduct of activities including that of contractors.

7. Deputy Functions: Support company’s business continuity by acting as deputy on the following tasks: Upon absence of QA Manager:

• 12.1. Collate data, analyze and submit QA reports to local and regional management which includes but not limited to: First Pass Rate, Quality cost, raw material and finished goods specs and trends, etc.
• 12.2. Plan, coordinate and execute Quality Day and other relevant corporate Quality events, trainings and programs.
• 12.3. Collate data, analyze, and submit internal ISO audit reports.

8. Performs other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time by the immediate superior.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of BS Chemistry, BS Chemical Technology, BS Laboratory Technician, BS Chemical Engineering, or related field. Preferably Licensed Chemical Technician/Chemist/Chemical Engineering

Work Experience:

• With at least two (2) years of related work experience in Quality Assurance, ISO and Document Control.