Quality Specialist

Trinseo

United States, Michigan, Midland

409 Ashman Street (Show on map)

Apr 08, 2025

Quality Specialist

iCIMS Job ID

2025-3572

# of Openings

Job Family

Quality & Analytical

Overview

Trinseo is a different kind of global materials company - at the intersection of people, technology, and customers. We are a world leader in the production of plastics and latex binders. Our culture is built on passion and innovation.

A career at Trinseo presents a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment. Helping customers solve their most complex material challenges is the reason we come to work each day. We are seeking innovative thinkers - ready to tackle any challenge and passionate about delivering value.

As a global materials solutions provider focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers, we need people to feel respected and included so they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We strive to create workplaces that reflect all communities and customers we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. That's why we're fully committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to drive us forward every day.

Overview (Scope of Role)

The Quality Specialist is responsible for the management of all Midland Binders plant ISO and Quality Systems. The core responsibilities of the position are to maintain specifications for raw materials and products, manage plant quality system, ISO 9000 and other relevant quality systems, and CAMP work process implementation. This position acts as liaison between the plant and commercial function for quality needs. They identify and lead quality improvements inside the plant to reduce customer issues.

Responsibilities

Maintain ISO quality system certification and management of all outside audits.

Support future IATF quality system certification and audit requirements.
Serve as site focal point for training and coaching on quality management system.
Monitor and improve the efficiency of the quality systems through non-conformances, internal auditing, MOC and root cause analysis.
Plant CAMP focal point to address customer issues or quality complaints.
Maintain system for monitoring regulatory requirements and trends, including QA related issues within the industry.
As a quality coordinator to work with plant operators, lab technicians, and technical staff to resolve plant quality issues
Oversee investigation and resolution of all customer complaints and provide technical support.
Support new product and process introduction and provide technical support to plant operations
Coordinate special analytical requests of Operations, Technical, R&D, Sales and Marketing
Supports the Analytical Technician in laboratory related matters as needed.
Manage raw material and product specs as well as non-conforming product systems.
Ensure laboratory facilities, analytical instruments and inventory are maintained in an efficient and safe manner.
Attend and participate in all required safety meetings and adhere to safety regulations and procedures.
Supports EH&S participation program by performing safety observations and encouraging employee participation.
Supports TIMS, ISO 9001, IATF 14001 and other management systems

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering or Significant relevant experience in the quality function.
3-5+ years experience in managing plant Quality/ISO systems and driving quality improvements.
3-5+ years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment; experience with polymer technology preferred.
Experienced in working with ISO audits and certifications.

Equity and Inclusion
With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives, experiences and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, work and life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their backgrounds, and are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process.