Quality Assurance Manager – Polymer Manufacturing

Quality Assurance Manager – Polymer Manufacturing

Ravenna, OH | Full-Time | On-Site
$120,000 – $140,000 + Bonus + Full Benefits

About the Opportunity

A global leader in advanced materials is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Manager to oversee product quality and compliance at its high-volume polymer compounding facility. This hands-on leadership role offers the opportunity to shape quality strategy, drive continuous improvement, and lead a team responsible for quality control, supplier audits, and color design.

This position is perfect for a detail-driven quality leader with a strong background in ISO and IATF standards, root cause analysis, and people leadership. Youll report directly to the senior site leadership team and help ensure consistent delivery of best-in-class ABS and thermoplastic compounds to major OEM and Tier 1 clients across automotive and industrial markets.

What Youll Do

• Manage and continuously improve the site Quality Management System (QMS) to meet ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and customer-specific standards.
• Oversee all aspects of the quality process: incoming, in-process, and final inspections; non-conformance handling; supplier quality; and customer communication.
• Lead internal audits, corrective actions, management reviews, and certification maintenance (ISO, NSF, UL, ISCC+).
• Supervise the QA, QC, and Color Design teams, including performance development, scheduling, and technical guidance.
• Conduct root cause investigations and apply advanced statistical tools (SPC, MSA, Cp/Cpk, DOE) to drive quality improvements.
• Manage gage control and calibration processes; conduct Gage R&R and metrology studies.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for quality performance, cost of quality, and process improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all ESH policies and serve as the sites Product Safety Representative.
• Interface directly with customers and suppliers on quality matters and audit responses.

What Youll Need

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Science, Quality, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance within a manufacturing environment.
• Deep knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Experience with supplier audits, customer compliance, and nonconformance resolution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and quality/statistical software.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with polymer or plastics compounding a plus.

Why Join

• Competitive compensation: $120,000–$140,000 base salary + bonus
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and more
• High-growth environment with a global industry leader
• Leadership role with autonomy and visibility
• Strong team culture with advanced technical resources