Quality Manager/Technician

Philpott Solutions; Mogadore (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Philpott Solutions in Mogadore, OH is seeking a hands-on Quality professional for a rubber extrusion operation to ensure product quality and drive continuous improvement. You will work with Production, Engineering, and Management to troubleshoot issues and optimize processes.

Responsibilities include inspections, reviewing drawings, maintaining records, and leading corrective actions. Strong Excel skills and the ability to read specifications are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing quality experience, preferably in rubber extrusion.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Experience with dimensional inspection and measurement equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with production and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enforce quality procedures and work instructions.
• Perform and oversee first-piece, in-process, and final inspections.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Perform dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, gauges, optical equipment, and other inspection tools.
• Monitor extrusion processes and troubleshoot quality problems involving temperatures, tooling, materials, cooling, line speed, sizing, and processing conditions.
• Maintain inspection records, certificates, production documentation, and other quality records.
• Identify and control nonconforming material.
• Lead or support root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Investigate customer complaints and assist with corrective actions.
• Support internal, customer, and third-party quality audits.
• Maintain calibration records and ensure inspection equipment is properly controlled.
• Develop and use SPC and other quality-monitoring methods as appropriate.
• Review production paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
• Train production personnel on quality requirements and inspection methods.
• Communicate quality issues clearly to Production, Engineering, and Management.
• Participate in continuous-improvement activities to reduce scrap, variation, and customer complaints.
• Maintain an organized and effective quality-control area.

Skills

Quality control

Rubber extrusion

Dimensional inspection

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

SPC software

Job description

Position Summary

• We are seeking a hands-on Quality professional for a rubber extrusion manufacturing operation. This position works closely with Production, Engineering, and Management to maintain product quality, troubleshoot quality issues, and continuously improve manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enforce quality procedures and work instructions.
• Perform and oversee first-piece, in-process, and final inspections.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Perform dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, gauges, optical equipment, and other inspection tools.
• Monitor extrusion processes and help troubleshoot quality problems involving temperatures, tooling, materials, cooling, line speed, sizing, and processing conditions.
• Maintain inspection records, certificates, production documentation, and other quality records.
• Identify and control nonconforming material.
• Lead or support root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Investigate customer complaints and assist with corrective actions.
• Support internal, customer, and third-party quality audits.
• Maintain calibration records and ensure inspection equipment is properly controlled.
• Develop and use SPC and other quality-monitoring methods as appropriate.
• Review production paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
• Train production personnel on quality requirements and inspection methods.
• Communicate quality issues clearly to Production, Engineering, and Management.
• Participate in continuous-improvement activities to reduce scrap, variation, and customer complaints.
• Maintain an organized and effective quality-control area.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing quality experience, preferably in rubber extrusion.
• Strong understanding of the extrusion processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Experience with dimensional inspection and measurement equipment.
• Ability to recognize and troubleshoot common extrusion defects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with production and engineering personnel.

Preferred Experience

• ISO 9001 quality systems
• SPC
• PPAP, FMEA, and Control Plans
• Customer and third-party audits
• Profiles, tubing, hose on continuous extrusion
• Rubber materials such as EPDM, Neoprene, Closed Cell Sponge, Nitrile and Silicone.

Physical / Work Requirements

• Ability to work on a manufacturing floor and interact directly with production personnel.
• Ability to inspect parts and products throughout the manufacturing process.
• Ability to stand, walk, and occasionally lift materials or samples as required.

Definition of Success

• The successful candidate will help ensure that products consistently meet customer specifications, identify problems before they become customer issues, reduce scrap and variation, and establish a strong quality culture throughout the extrusion operation.

*This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this position. The company reserves the right to modify job duties and responsibilities as needed. Employment is at-will and may be terminated by either the employee or the company at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.