Quality System Leader

5195 EKC Advanced Electronics USA, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity is seeking a Quality System Leader to join the Kapton Films team in Circleville, Ohio. You will own the ISO 9001:2015 QMS, drive improvements with operations, and support growth projects across film manufacturing sites with about 10% travel.

Responsibilities include maintaining QMS effectiveness, leading supplier quality development, and implementing tools like FMEA, Control Plan, MSA and PPAP to ensure quality and consistency through the value chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field required.
• Extensive ISO 9001:2015 QMS knowledge and lead auditor certification.
• Strong quality engineering mindset with tools (FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, PPAP).
• Strong data analysis skills using JMP, LIMS, and MES.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail and collaborative mindset.
• At least 7 years in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the Kapton Films QMS under ISO 9001:2015.
• Drive QMS improvements with operations teams across sites.
• Support growth projects and identify gaps for quality system needs.
• Provide status updates and propose resolutions for system gaps or risks.
• Support supplier and raw material management, MAQMSR/IATF needs as applicable.
• Develop and implement a supplier management system within development frameworks.

Skills

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM program

Tools

FMEA

Control Plan

MSA

PPAP

JMP

LIMS

MES

Job description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics. At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high‑tech industries – we’re a tight‑knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting‑edge technology possible. We value forward‑thinking challengers, boundary‑pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jump‑start your career with us. The AFT Films Quality organization is seeking a Quality System Leader to join the Kapton® team. The Quality organization provides quality and technical support across the AFT Films manufacturing sites and partner locations worldwide, including QMS oversight and continuous improvement. The Quality System Leader will lead the Films Quality System requirements and upgrades (ISO 9001:2015), as well as key quality management improvement programs, including Core Tools utilization, supplier and raw material management processes, and films improvement project related to quality, including but not limited to system implementation, standardization and automation.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage the current Kapton® Films Quality Management System, which is currently certified under ISO 9001:2015.
• Maintain effectiveness of the QMS and drive improvements and rigor with the operations teams to ensure effectiveness by working closely with the site teams and Qnity business supporting staff.
• Serve as the primary quality system lead in new business growth and development (PCF) projects, understanding the gaps and needs towards current and future quality system needs.
• Proactively provide frequent, documented program status updates and resolution proposals that include system gaps or risks that require escalation. (eg. Supplier Quality Development/Management, QMS conformance, MAQMSR or IATF needs, to name a few)
• Actively support and drive the Operations teams on quality system improvement needs and QMS conformance/rigor at our Films plants.
• Serve as key quality resource to support and execute the operational excellence journey by working with Films manufacturing site leaders and teams at the Circleville and Bayport Films sites.
• Develop a films Supplier Management system including program tools, ensuring these tools are used as part of the product and process development frameworks and as part of daily raw material management.

This position is expected to be located at the Circleville Ohio site, with travel to Films MFG sites when needed including Bayport TX and potential Tollers/Suppliers. (≈10% travel)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM program.
• Extensive ISO 9001:2015 QMS knowledge and experience, including lead auditor training and certification.
• Strong Quality Engineering mindset and experience using quality tools (FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, PPAP).
• Strong data analysis skills; experience using statistical tools like JMP, LIMS, MES.
• Good interpersonal skills to allow productive and collaborative relationships with internal and external customer, suppliers, contract manufacturing partners, 3rd party auditors, operations teams, and technical personnel.
• Self‑motivated and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated skill to work individually, as a member of a team, and through influence.
• At least 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the electronics, semiconductor or semiconductor materials industry in a quality or technical role is preferred. (Engineering, R&D, Quality, Fab, Manufacturing, etc.)
• Demonstrated success resolving technical challenges in a time‑critical situation.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher is desired.
• IATF16949 knowledge including lead auditor training and certification #LI-RS1

Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

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Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

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