Quality Chemist - Oceanside, United States - MagnaFlow

Description

Who are we:

Magnaflow is a leading manufacturer and supplier based in Oceanside, CA of premium products to the automotive aftermarket industry such as catalytic converters, performance exhaust and replacement exhaust. Through the Camburg division in Huntington Beach, CA. Magnaflow also supplies race-inspired performance suspension products and vehicle uplifting services, Magnaflow is focused on future growth through both new business development and new product introduction. our websites are and

We are hiring a customer service representative to manage customer inquiries, process orders and offer product support that are submitted across several different communication channels.

General Description:

Chemist I position will provide support to the Quality Department and Production to ensure quality, processes and Products are compliant to ISO Standards and company specs. Conducting analytical and physical tests on raw materials, production materials and products in accordance with approved procedures. To monitor defined processes and products for fulfilling the requirements of the customer by ensuring that variances in processes and products are clearly defined and assessed

What you will be doing:

• Technical support for production to ensure all product quality requirements and designs are compliant to company spec and ISO requirements
• Investigate, analyze and assist with disposition of nonconforming material through the Quality process. Identify underlying causes and identify nonconforming trends using trend data and analysis. Ensure Corrective and Preventive Actions are sustainable.
• To assist in the control of release product and processes on the production floor.
• Be able to rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of Quality
• Conduct routine and custom analytical analysis to measure product and processes for the conformance to quality requirements.
• Develops, revises, and initiates procedures, work instructions, and methods for inspection and testing.
• Perform quality, reliability, and testing procedures / drive quality and reliability requirements and standards on the floor and in the laboratory.
• Assist with conducting training on quality control, reliability, and continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Assists workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.
• Participates in and supports the Quality Management System.

What you need:

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field (engineering, mathematics, chemistry) from a four-year college or university preferred.
• 1-4 years related work experience.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing preferred
• Experience working with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Requirements. ISO auditing experience is a plus.
• Experience with the use of Quality Methodology and Process Improvement Tools.
• Proficient in MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel. Able to generate charts and graphs.
• Understand the concepts of good laboratory practices

Physical requirements:

Must be able to sit and stand intermittently, use a keyboard, climb stairs occasionally, and lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodations.

These duties may be expanded, deleted or changed at any time per management's discretion

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