Quality Inspector I

ALKEGEN • Rochester, NY

19h

About The Position

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us! We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Technician to join our team in the media filtration manufacturing industry. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that our filtration products meet the highest quality standards and regulatory requirements. As a Quality Technician, you will collaborate with cross- functional teams to implement quality control systems, improve manufacturing processes and resolve any quality-related issues to drive continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Associate degree, Certificate, or two years of college in chemistry, or equivalent wet lab experience, bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience preparing chemical solutions and knowledge of wet lab safety practices
• Quality Lab experience
• Chemistry experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) a plus
• Hands on experience with quality management systems (QMS) and standards (ISO 9001;2015, Six Sigma) a plus

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance & Control Develop, implement, and maintain quality control plans and procedures for commercialized media filtration products.
• Work closely with R&D to develop, implement and maintain test methods for new grades of filtration media.
• Analyze and document non-conformance issues, identifying root causes and developing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with production teams to monitor and improve manufacturing processes, ensuring consistent quality and efficient operations.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving activities related to quality defects, working with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions.
• Support lead initiatives for continuous improvement, including lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all quality assurance documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with industry standards (ISO 9001:2015).
• Maintain traceability and documentation of inspections, tests, and quality audits.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory guidelines within the manufacturing process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree