Quality Engineer - Entry-Level in Polymer Manufacturing

Westlake Plastics Co; Mayfield (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

PTO and paid vacation

Birthday off

Employer matched 401K

Job summary

Westlake Plastics Co is seeking an entry-level Quality Engineer to support the Quality and Operations teams in reducing rejects and costs while implementing best practices. The role includes assisting with ISO 13485/9001 compliance, QA documentation, and supplier/customer audits.

The position emphasizes problem solving, data analysis, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment with a focus on safety and quality systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in material science or related field.
• Familiarity with statistical methods and software for process analysis.
• Strong laboratory practices and safe work habits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve Quality System documentation.
• Support ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 compliance and audits.
• Assist with New Product Introduction and process validation.
• Lead CAPA activities and problem solving across production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce rejects and cost.

Skills

Material science

Statistics

Laboratory practices

Excellent communication

Education

BS in Material Science

ASQ CQE (preferred)

Tools

Minitab

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Job description

Westlake Plastics Co is seeking an entry-level Quality Engineer to support the Quality and Operations teams in reducing rejects and costs while implementing best practices. The role includes assisting with ISO 13485/9001 compliance, QA documentation, and supplier/customer audits.

The position emphasizes problem solving, data analysis, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment with a focus on safety and quality systems.