Senior Quality Specialist

BASF SE • Greenville, OH

77d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Quality Specialist to join our team in Greenville, OH. The Senior Quality Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring that products, processes, and services consistently meet both internal and external quality standards. This position is instrumental in maintaining compliance with global frameworks such as IATF 16949, ISO 9001, VDA 6.3, and internal O&M requirements. You will champion Six Sigma continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate process inefficiencies and waste as well as share expertise through coaching and training team members to build quality awareness and capability. Provides expertise in disciplined methodologies for defining, measuring, analyzing, improving and controlling the quality in every one of the company's products, processes and transactions--with the goal of eliminating defects, improving efficiency and reducing costs. These improvements are strategically critical in that they allow the company to continue to provide the goods and services required by our customers while operating in the lowest possible cost structure.

Requirements

• Solid data analytics and statistical background required - preferably in automotive industry
• IATF and MiniTab required
• Degree in Engineering, Analytics, Chemistry or related field
• Strong Project Management Skills
• Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen training & implementation experience
• Good communication, presentation, coaching, teaching, and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working with all levels of management & staff
• History of successfully implemented Six Sigma Projects, Lean Manufacturing, IATF internal and external audits, Core Tolls, CSR, etc.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a Black Belt
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Automotive Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC)
• SAP QM Module (with focus on Non-Conformance Management)
• MinTab proficiency
• Ability to present to leadership and problem solve
• Office Suite & Dashboarding (Power BI and similar tools)

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in disciplined methodologies for defining, measuring, analyzing, improving and controlling the quality in the company's products, processes and transactions--with the goal of eliminating defects, improving efficiency and reducing costs.
• Leading root cause investigations for non-conformances and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Optimizing quality systems and ensuring alignment with global standards.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives using Six Sigma methodology to eliminate process waste.
• Coaching and training associates to build organizational quality capability.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior