Quality Management Systems Specialist

Quaker Houghton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Quaker Houghton is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to support the North America QMS under supervision. The role coordinates ISO 9001 activities, participates in audits, and assists in developing SOPs, manuals and training materials.

You will manage the document control program, write audit reports, and drive CAPA processes. Collaboration with site teams and management is essential to foster a strong quality culture across locations.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting ISO 9001 QMS implementations and audits.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to coordinate cross-location QA activities and training.

Responsibilities

• Support QMS policies and programs across NA sites.
• Coordinate ISO 9001 and other QMS activities at Quaker Houghton locations.
• Attend audits and management reviews; prepare audit reports and CAPA actions.
• Develop and write SOPs, quality manuals and work instructions.
• Lead internal audits and assist with external audits and corrective actions.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Auditing

Documentation

Tools

CAPA system

QMS software

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for supporting the effective functioning of the quality systems and programs in North America under direct supervision of the Manager Quality Assurance North America.

Job Description

Support the Quality Management System (QMS), its policies and programs. Coordinates and supports ISO 9001 and other QMS at Quaker Houghton locations. Supports the ISO QMS program with external audit registrar. Attends audits and management review meetings. Assists in developing and writing documents (Standard Operating Procedures, Quality Manuals, Work Instructions). Manages the document control program. Conducts Quality Assurance orientation and various training programs for new hires and other associates. Assists and coordinates Quaker Houghton’s QMS Internal Audit process: Develops annual internal audit schedule. Schedules annual internal audits at Quaker Houghton facilities with Quaker Houghton quality internal auditors, site management, and site representative. Conducting internal audits. Writes audit reports and conducts reviews with sites. Recommends corrective actions. Leads internal and external audits of the various quality elements Administrates Corrective and Preventive Action process Enters non-conformances into Quaker Houghton’s CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) system. Issues and documents Corrective Actions (CARs) stemming from customer complaints, audit non-conformances, process non-conformances which affect Quaker Houghton’s internal and external customers, processes, and interested parties. Reports on the status of CARs and follows up on outstanding actions. Other duties and responsibilities Generate various quality system reports. Assist process owners in developing meaningful metrics, root cause analysis for CARs, and implementation of corrective actions. Cooperate with various other Quaker Houghton departments and locations to build the Quality Culture within Quaker Houghton. Handles non-routine situations for review and approval by senior staff Independently reviews and monitors the status of controlled documents (i.e., SOPs, Specifications, Methods, Protocols, Training Materials, etc.) Deliver training for more complex/non-routine/individual/small group training Participate in and guide the development and instructional design of training offerings and materials Supports Management of Change review and approval Assists in developing user requirement specifications and conduct risk assessments Participates in oversight of Internal Audit and Supplier Quality Programs with guidance from management Participates in the development, implementation and monitoring of training programs Provides input for customer presentations to justify adoption of proposed projects and to demonstrate the benefits of successfully completed proposals.

About Us

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory

• Paid time off for volunteerism

• Dress for your day; how you dress is determined by what your day may bring

• Opportunity to participate in comprehensive benefit options including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings Plan

• Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry

Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities.