The Quality Assurance Engineer (QAE), Test Supervisor, will be responsible for leading the materials test group, providing timely support to our internal or external customers, and monitoring the quality of GP product, and supporting the application and execution of our AS9100 based quality management system.

This is an advanced, technical position within the General Plastics' Quality Assurance Department who reports to the Quality Manager.

Responsibilities

· Manage the test facilities and equipment

· Develop, train, and supervise test technicians

· Develop, implement and maintain test procedures,

· Manage test data and reporting

· Ensuring that all tests are performed at least to the applied standards

· Work with Operations, R&D, Engineering and Sales teams to evaluate and test products for both new development and monitoring of existing products

· Develop quality plans for purchased and manufactured goods

· Improve quality, yield, process capability and cost of our manufactured materials

· Improve control systems to detect and prevent non-conformances

· Improve incoming material quality through effective supplier management

· Validate new processes and products

· Lead review and disposition of identified potential non-conforming product

· Lead and/or assist internal auditing processes for quality assurance and compliance

Education, Skills and Certifications

· Engineering degree in a relevant field, e.g., B. Eng. (Mechanical, Material Science, etc..) or equivalent experience

· 3 years experience as a Manufacturing or Test Engineer, preferably in an aerospace manufacturing environment

· Knowledge and expertise with ASTM, MIL, ISO, or other specified test methods applicable to plastics

· Experience with material flammability testing preferred

· Experience with Universal Test Machines, TMA and DSC instrumentation preferred

· Ability to read and interpret specifications and associated test methods

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to multitask effectively within a team environment in managing priorities

· Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) designation or a willingness to obtain certification

What We Have to Offer You

Your innovation and hard work can help create some of the most unique high performance plastic products for emerging markets, and long-term customers in the country. As a result, you'll find one of the best compensation, benefits and advancement programs in the industry. We're looking for energetic, motivated people with a can-do attitude and a desire to work smart. If you are a person with a strong work ethic who enjoys the chance to excel in a positive, team-oriented setting, you'll find General Plastics to be a rewarding environment.

Plus, our Total Compensation Package is Beyond the Industry Average and includes the following:

· Base compensation range is $90-$120k annually, depending on experience

· Profit-Sharing Bonus Program paid 3 times per year

· Outstanding Health Care Benefits including no premiums for medical and vision for entire family & no premiums for dental for employee

· Company Matched 401K up to 8%

· Employee Assistance Plan

· We encourage healthy eating and subsidize lunchroom food/beverage costs

· Disability & Life Insurance Package

· $100 monthly fuel cards to offset summer gas prices

· Generous Earned Time Off Plan starts at 20 days of leave per year, plus 9 Paid Holidays

ITAR - US Persons Status

Due to General Plastics' participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed, viewed, or shared by US Persons as defined by law. A "US Person" can be a US citizen, a lawful permanent legal resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee.

General Plastics Manufacturing Company EEO/DEI Statement

General Plastics is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (253) 473-5000.

Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace

General Plastics is a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace and both post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, PCP, opioids, amphetamines, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our company policies.

** We are a federal subcontractor, and we test for marijuana.**

Compensation details: 90000-120000 Yearly Salary

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