Quality Inspector I

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! 

Successful candidates must be able to work in an industrial work environment by assisting in the manufacturing of thermal, refractory products. Candidates must have the desire and ability to work within a team environment, punctual, reliable, meet production goals and standards in a demanding and rewarding environment. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

Inspects finished products, products being processed, incoming materials, parts and assemblies, etc., for conformance to standards. 

Lead problem solving and root cause analysis and its documentation for both internal and external issues 

Lead preventative and corrective action development 

Support engineering efforts by participating in design development projects representing quality assurance  

Report on quality issues, trends and losses. 

Checks randomly selected samples and verifies accuracy of equipment or process. 

Use advanced inspection methods to develop and conduct quality programs. 

Create, update and review quality system documentation. 

Ensure documented processes are being followed throughout the plant. 

Assist with customer complaint investigation and resolution. 

Assist in the training of operators to ensure customer compliance and satisfaction. 

Maintain a clean and organized work environment 

Additional Requirements/Qualifications 

Education/Experience: 

Required: 

High School Diploma 

Proficiency in software applications required in the performance of job duties (MS Word, MS Excel). 

Preferred:  

Experience and exposure to ISO and/or IATF 

Secondary/vocational training relating to manufacturing/quality 

3+ years in Quality related role in a Manufacturing Environment 

Language Skills: 

Must be able to communicate effectively with customer personnel and employees at all organizational levels and develop effective working relationships with staff and a network of technical resources. 

Reasoning Ability: 

Individual must be able to exercise sound judgment, have problem solving skills, be able to plan, be well organized, have good oral and written communication skills, work well under pressure, take initiative, and be flexible and cooperative. 

If you are interested in being part of a world class function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you. 

Alkegen is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion throughout the organization. We recognize that we can learn better together with a diverse team of employees and that our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation. 

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.