Quality Assurance Engineer (QAE) - Testing

Company Overview

General Plastics Manufacturing Company specializes in the formulation of polyurethane foams and the production of build-to-print composite parts, offering custom solutions for industries such as aerospace, defense, and nuclear packaging. With over 80 years of expertise, GP delivers high-performance, precision-engineered composite components using advanced materials and manufacturing techniques. GP s focus with the LAST-A-FOAM line of products is meeting the exacting specifications of demanding markets by ensuring consistency, longevity, and durability. General Plastics is committed to quality, innovation, and timely delivery, making us a trusted partner for complex, mission-critical composite part needs.

Position Summary

The Quality Assurance Engineer (QAE), Test, will be responsible for leading the materials test group, providing timely support to our internal or external customers, and monitoring the quality of GP product, and supporting the application and execution of our AS9100 based quality management system.

This is an advanced, technical position within the General Plastics Quality Assurance Department who reports to the Quality Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

Manage the test facilities and equipment

Develop and train test technicians

Develop, implement and maintain test procedures,

Manage, Interpret, and Report test data to internal and external stakeholders

Ensuring that all tests are performed at least to the applied standards

Work with Operations, R&D, Engineering and Sales teams to evaluate and test products for both new development and monitoring of existing products

Validate new processes and products

Lead review and disposition of identified potential non-conforming product

Lead and/or assist internal auditing processes for quality assurance and compliance

Engineering degree in a relevant field, e.g., B. Eng. (Mechanical, Material Science, etc..) or equivalent experience

3+ years experience as a Quality or Test Engineer, preferably with composite materials

3+ years Experience with Universal Test Machines, TMA and DSC instrumentation preferred

Knowledge and expertise with ASTM, MIL, ISO, or other specified test methods applicable to plastics

Experience with material flammability testing preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to multitask effectively within a team environment in managing priorities

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) designation or a willingness to obtain certification

What We Have to Offer You

Your innovation and hard work can help create some of the most unique high performance plastic products for emerging markets, and long-term customers in the country. As a result, you ll find one of the best compensation, benefits and advancement programs in the industry. We re looking for energetic, motivated people with a can-do attitude and a desire to work smart. If you are a person with a strong work ethic who enjoys the chance to excel in a positive, team-oriented setting, you ll find General Plastics to be a rewarding environment.

Plus, our Total Compensation Package is Beyond the Industry Average and includes the following:

Base compensation range is $80-$110k annually, depending on experience

Profit-Sharing Bonus Program paid 3 times per year

Outstanding Health Care Benefits including no premiums for medical and vision for entire family & no premiums for dental for employee

Company Matched 401K up to 8%

Employee Assistance Plan

We encourage healthy eating and subsidize lunchroom food/beverage costs

Disability & Life Insurance Package

Generous Earned Time Off Plan starts at 20 days of leave per year, plus 9 Paid Holidays

ITAR - US Persons Status

Due to General Plastics' participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed, viewed, or shared by US Persons as defined by law. A "US Person" can be a US citizen, a lawful permanent legal resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee.

General Plastics Manufacturing Company EEO/DEI Statement

General Plastics is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (253) 473-5000.

Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace

General Plastics is a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace and both post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, PCP, opioids, amphetamines, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our company policies.

**We are a federal subcontractor, and we test for marijuana.**

Compensation details: 80000-110000 Yearly Salary

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