Quality Systems Specialist (2238)

Mitsubishi Chemical America; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Day 1 benefits

Employee assistance program

Self-paced learning programs

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical America is seeking a Quality Auditor to support the Quality Manager in building and maintaining an effective internal audit program at the Sacramento site. The role includes preparing and executing internal, second- and third-party audits, and administering document control and training records.

Responsibilities include recording QA metrics, ensuring QMS compliance, and coordinating training.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience supporting Quality Management Systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience implementing, maintaining, and supporting ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 QMS.
• Proficient with document control, change management, CAPA, root-cause analysis, and quality tooling.
• Able to work onsite full-time with reliable attendance and strong attention to detail.
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or AS9100 Internal Auditor training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Manager in establishing and maintaining an effective internal audit program.
• Assist in preparation and execution of internal, second- and third-party audits.
• Administer document control processes and maintain document retention systems.
• Maintain training matrices and training records.
• Record and report quality metrics to verify achievement of strategic goals.
• Coordinate and administer training and participate in workshops and seminars.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards at the Sacramento site.

Skills

Quality auditing

CAPA

Root cause analysis

Quality documentation

MS Office

Education

High school diploma required

Associates degree preferred

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SharePoint

ERP systems

Electronic document management systems

Job description

Support the Quality Manager in establishing, maintaining, and administering an effective internal audit program to ensure compliance with applicable quality standards. Assist in preparation and execution of second- and third-party audits. Administer document control processes, ensuring standardization and compliance. Support the development and maintenance of document retention systems. Maintain training matrices and ensure accurate organization and retention of training records.

• Under the guidance of the Quality Manager, assist in assuring compliance with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 standards.
• Under supervision of the Quality Manager, help to coordinate, implement, and execute the internal quality audits for the Sacramento site.
• Under the direction of the Quality Manager, assist in the execution of second- and third-party audits.
• Completely and accurately record required metrics of the Quality Department.
• Under the guidance of the Quality Manager, review all changes in document control, document management and auditing processes and assess impact on the effectiveness of QMS.
• Create, update, and maintain work instructions (WI), procedure (SOP), forms, and logs.
• Validate and maintain Operations and Lab training records and related documents.
• Assist with coordinating and administering training.
• Participate in educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and seminars/webinars.
• Support the floor level employees assigned at MCCFC Sacramento.
• Works with management and corporate governing teams to accurately record performance data to verify meeting strategic Quality goals.
• Follow safety and regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Support and execute the deployment of other Quality duties and projects as assigned/as required by top-management.
• This is a 100% onsite role.
• High school diploma required. Associate's degree preferred. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum of two (2) to five (5) years of experience supporting Quality Management Systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience implementing, maintaining, and supporting ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Working knowledge of document control, change management, corrective and preventive action (CAPA), root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing quality auditing techniques, quality tools, and structured problem-solving methods to support manufacturing operations and Quality Management System compliance.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems, manufacturing processes, quality documentation, auditing principles, and applicable regulatory and customer requirements.
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) certification and/or AS9100 Internal Auditor training is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience utilizing SharePoint, ERP systems, electronic document management systems, and other quality-related software is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information, maintain quality documentation, interpret procedures and standards, and support quality system compliance activities with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to safely access manufacturing, warehouse, laboratory, and office environments while performing assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently with general direction while effectively managing multiple priorities. Demonstrated ability to recognize issues requiring escalation and exercise sound judgment in resolving routine quality matters.
• Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple functional areas while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated ability to prepare quality documentation, communicate quality requirements, gather and analyze information, and effectively communicate with associates, leadership, customers, auditors, and suppliers.
• Ability to work on-site on a full-time basis. This position is designated as a 100% on-site role, and regular, reliable attendance at the assigned work location is an essential function of the position.
• The hourly range for this position is $30.00/hr - $35.00/hr. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
• Competitive Benefits
• Benefits begin on DAY 1!
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

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