AkzoNobel · 8 hours ago
Quality Assurance Specialist - Waukegan
Waukegan, East Water Street1
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$72K/yr - $82K/yr
2+ years expAkzoNobel is a leading company in the paints and coatings industry, dedicated to providing sustainable solutions since 1792. They are seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist responsible for managing customer complaints, supplier nonconformance, and supporting the Quality Management System while being the main point of contact for customer requirements and audits.
Chemical EngineeringConstructionElectronicsIndustrialIndustrial AutomationSustainability
Responsibilities
Support planning, performance and training of Internal audits and RCCA (Root cause and corrective action)
Support for AS9100 recertification audit management and RCCA (Root cause and corrective action) for external audits
Perform and support Supplier audits, QSAQ audits, Distributor audits & Customer audits
Self-assessments Customer Questionnaire response
Customer Complaint Management
Global Quality Incidents management for customer impact
Run Complaint system KPIs and report to respective channels
Coordinate, manage and implement customer requirements: Process Control Document/ PPAP, APQP, Scorecard, Customer recurring meetings
Create the Waiver/Customer request approval
Supplier nonconformance follow up
Cooperate with the HSE function to meet the HSE target with the support of the Quality group
Lead and facilitate resources and support for 5S implementations
Assess and support Round-Robin and Gage R&Rs in the Lab
Advise on continuous improvement opportunities
Track KPIs related to Cost of Poor Quality and analyze data trends to implement corrective actions for systemic problems
Any other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Minimum 2 - 5 years in a manufacturing, project management, quality or audits
Well versed in RCCA problem solving
Driving effective problem solving and corrective action techniques to resolve quality issues: data driven decision making
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written with various levels of management and personnel
Analytical skills
Customer focus
Proficient in Microsoft Office. Strong Excel background
Team player – works well independently and in a team environment
Project management experience
Able to work 8 hours per day in standing tasks
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Able to multi-task in a fast paced, continually changing environment
Perform tasks with all required PPE safely and proficiently
Comfortable with changing priorities and making quick, accurate decisions on problems that arise
Time management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines
Preferred
ERP experience preferred in SAP, MS applications, interpretation and trouble shooting
Knowledge in aerospace business/AS9100D
Experience in interpreting policies and guidance documents and can correctly apply them as appropriate to related activities
Identify procedural gaps and product risk and where appropriate, recommend contingency plans, and strategies to mitigate compliance
Benefits
401K retirement savings with 6% company match
Medical insurance with HSA
Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay
Short & Long term disability
Paid Parental leave after 1 year
Career growth opportunities
Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
Employee referral bonus
Employee appreciation days
Company
AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel is a chemical manufacturing company that provides paints and coatings solutions and services for various projects worldwide.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2010-01-01Post Ipo Equity
1999-04-01IPO
Leadership Team
Maarten de Vries
CFO and member of the Management Board
Stefan Malmsten
Director Digital Technology
Recent News
2025-12-19
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