Laboratory Quality Leader

LOCATION

Warren, RI (On-site)

ABOUT TPI

TPI Composites is a global provider of structural composites products and has 50 years of experience in the design, development, prototyping and serial production of advanced lightweight composite structures. We specialize in molding lightweight composite products for the Automotive and Wind Energy industries.  TPI Automotive also provides a full range of services that complement our customers’ extensive vehicle engineering capability.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Laboratory Quality Leader is responsible for managing, assisting, and performing work in all aspects of the TPI Composites laboratory Quality Management System, compliance, testing process and company standards. To be successful in this role, you must be able to able to function at a high level in an ambiguous environment and make critical judgments and assumptions while conducting essential investigations and working with high integrity. If this describes you, we invite you to apply to this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the Lab’s ISO 17025 Quality Management System (QMS)

• Lead internal audits of the QMS and established test standards

• Evaluate and determine if internal controls and processes are acceptable, effective, and in compliance to test standards, contractual requirements, and company standards

• Design, develop, test, and evaluate systems and processes in all test panel production and testing operations

• Supervise one Quality Technician

• Perform corrective action investigations, determining root causes and defining corrective / preventative action measures

• Tracking personnel competencies, training, and authorizations

• Facilitate management reviews, annual device calibrations, proficiency testing, risk assessments, and continuous improvement

• Perform routine product inspections and test equipment measurement verifications

• Provide engineering support to composite panel fabrication operations

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with ISO management systems (ISO 17025 preferred)

• Proficiency with MS Excel (pivot tables, macros, forms, etc.)

• Bachelor’s Degree in related engineering or science field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years experience with ISO 17025:2017 Quality Management System

• Internal Auditing experience

• Composites testing experience

• Proficiency with Microsoft VBA

• Master’s Degree in related field, preferably Mechanical Engr, Materials Engr, or Chemical Engr/Chemistry