Quality Control Specialist

Description

About NFW

NFW is a circularity platform for plastic-free performance materials. NFW follows three Ground Rules in everything we develop: start well, stay clean, end well. While nearly everything in the built world relies on some type of plastic that began as crude oil and that will become plastic pollution, we are establishing a new material reality. We believe all materials should begin and end as nutrients, ready for the next growth cycle—true circularity.          

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Our multi-material platform serves a wide range of industries—from fashion and footwear to automotive and upholstery. NFW technology embeds seamlessly into existing supply chains, enabling the world’s most iconic brands to design and scale products with high-performance, plastic-free materials. NFW makes global brands more sustainable, empowering them to create without plastics. Alongside the boldest brands and visionary designers, we are pioneering a naturally circular, post-oil economy.

NFW is a company of trailblazers, innovators and bold thinkers, committed to reinventing the way things are made. We never stop learning. We are fiercely curious about the world and how to improve it for everyone. We offer competitive salary, paid vacation and sick time, flexible work-life balance, great colleagues and more!

Quality Control Specialist

The Quality Control Specialist is primarily responsible for defining incoming material inspection requirements and methods, implementation of Quality at the Process tools, methods, and data collection, performing required actions to determine quality of raw materials, bulk intermediate and finished products, and the collection of data relevant to test results. The Quality Control Specialist assures raw and finished goods meet or exceed defined parameters and controls non-conforming materials to mitigate risk of use.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes data and draws conclusions
• Monitors existing processes; proactively implements change
• Defines inspection process and tool requirements.
• Observe, quarantine, and reports quality performance results.
• Performs visual inspections of raw, intermediate and finished products.
• Assures timely disposition of Non-conforming material.
• Maintains accurate quality documentation related to required product specifications.
• Effectively communicates results with various departments, verbally and written
• Prepares and publishes Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures
• Other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associates Degree in related discipline with 4 years practical experience or BA/BS with 2 years practical experience, or a minimum of 6 years of experience within a role directly transferable. 
• Minimum of 2 years hands on quality inspection experience preferred
• Minimum of 2 years supervisor experience preferred
• Familiar with ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements.
• Experience in a medical, chemical, and/or industrial manufacturing field strongly preferred
• Experience with technical measurements and machines required
• Analytical and technical skills with focus on data analysis and decision support tools

Competency Requirements

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrated understanding of laboratory processes and procedures 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively partner with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Ability to effectively present information
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequent talking, hearing and seeing
• Unimpaired color vision
• Frequent using of hands to grasp, handle, or feel
• Regular standing, walking, sitting and reaching
• Occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds

Work Environment

• Primarily operates in office and manufacturing environments
• Some of the work is performed in a shop environment where it may be loud, dusty, hot or cold
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
• Occasionally required to use personal protective equipment

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Company is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive team in which members of all backgrounds can contribute and thrive. In compliance with state and federal law, the Company does not discriminate in employment or administration of its programs and policies on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service. Our policy reflects and affirms the Company’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all unlawful discriminatory practices.

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