Laboratory Quality Leader

The Laboratory Quality Leader is responsible for managing, assisting, and performing work in all aspects of the TPI Composites laboratory Quality Management System, compliance, testing process and company standards. To be successful in this role, you must be able to able to function at a high level in an ambiguous environment and make critical judgments and assumptions while conducting essential investigations and working with high integrity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the Lab’s ISO 17025 Quality Management System (QMS)
• Lead internal audits of the QMS and established test standards
• Evaluate and determine if internal controls and processes are acceptable, effective, and in compliance to test standards, contractual requirements, and company standards
• Design, develop, test, and evaluate systems and processes in all test panel production and testing operations
• Supervise one Quality Technician
• Perform corrective action investigations, determining root causes and defining corrective / preventative action measures
• Tracking personnel competencies, training, and authorizations
• Facilitate management reviews, annual device calibrations, proficiency testing, risk assessments, and continuous improvement
• Perform routine product inspections and test equipment measurement verifications
• Provide engineering support to composite panel fabrication operations

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years experience with quality management system
• Certified ISO 17025 Lead Assesor preferred
• Composites testing experience preferred
• Proficiency with MS Excel required (pivot tables, macros, forms, etc.)
• BSME or BChE or equivalent Engineering degree (minimum)
• MS Polymer Chemistry preferred