Quality Process Lead

BlueScope•Cambridge, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for leading quality and process control activities throughout the coating operation, including developing and training Quality Control Technicians and operators, overseeing wet section process control and laboratory testing, supporting production operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards, driving continuous improvement, and partnering cross-functionally to achieve product quality and customer satisfaction objectives.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
5+ years of manufacturing, coating, quality assurance, or quality control experience in an industrial environment
Experience leading, training, mentoring, or developing employees in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and comprehend written materials such as customer specifications, SOPs, work rules, etc.
Detail Oriented – ensures accuracy of product and documentation to meet internal and/or external customer demands
Basic math and measurement skills
Basic computer skills
Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts
Ability to pass a background check and drug test as a condition of employment

Nice To Haves

Metals, coating, roll forming or industrial manufacturing experience
Supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with quality management systems, internal audits, corrective actions, and root cause analysis
Knowledge of ASTM coating tests
Experience with spectrophotometer equipment
ISO quality system experience
Mobile equipment operations skills

Responsibilities

Oversee and ensure compliance with all quality processes, standards, and procedures throughout the coating line.
Verify film quality and thickness standards through wet and dry film measurements, drawdowns, and related coating tests.
Verify and optimize coater setups, including DIP, PC, and FC applications, viscosity settings, wet film targets, and roll speeds.
Establish, monitor, and adjust line operating parameters, including line speed, tensions, oven temperatures, coating weights, oven cure conditions, and color standards to ensure product conformance.
Perform wet section process control activities and verify PMT results to maintain product quality requirements.
Review and prepare quality control data, product specifications, and order documentation to support scheduled production.
Verify incoming raw materials meet established quality, specification, and compliance requirements.
Conduct claim investigations and required testing, including panels, retained samples, defect evaluation, and root cause analysis support.
Manage non-prime coil disposition by collecting samples, identifying defects, determining disposition, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
Coordinate with production and exit-end personnel to ensure proper product disposition and resolution of out-of-specification conditions.
Troubleshoot coating, process, and quality-related issues in partnership with operations and production teams.
Record and maintain quality, production, and process control data, including dent logs and other required documentation.
Perform chemical titrations on pretreatment in accordance with established procedures.
Calibrate laboratory equipment and testing devices according to established schedules and procedures.
Maintain laboratory chemical inventories and testing supplies to support uninterrupted operations.
Train, coach, and support operators in coating processes, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide coverage and support for Quality Control Technicians, product disposition activities as needed.
Support internal quality audits and respond to customer quality documentation and information requests.
Perform additional duties as assigned.