Job Description

At NPAA, we believe our employees are our greatest strength. We are proud to offer a generous and competitive rewards package, including:

• Earned Bonus Structure – annual merit increases, and an annual incentive bonus plan.
• Time Off & Holidays – 11 paid holidays each year, plus paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Health & Retirement – comprehensive health and welfare plans, along with a 401(k)program featuring an exceptional company match.
• Career Growth & Recognition – tuition reimbursement, employee recognition programs, and opportunities to grow within the organization.
• Culture & Community – as part of the NPAA family, you’ll enjoy company events throughout the year celebrating and appreciating our employees’ hard work and dedication.

Must be able to train on off-shift if applicable

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing incoming, in-process, and final product testing for resin, milling, and paint plants. This position will support production and ensure product quality and compliance with applicable standards and customer specifications prior to shipment.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Test and inspect raw materials to ensure company specifications are met
• Perform testing following test methods on finished good samples: wet QC testing and final dirt checks
• Provide in process support to QC Correction Specialists in relation to investigation and correction of abnormal batches.
• Identify off quality product during the QC process and work through the abnormal process to correct
• Coordinate the containment of suspect product
• Verify QC packages meet customer requirements and release to shipping
• Manage and maintain the retain storage area
• Dispose/recycle retain samples per work instructions
• Manage dirt check standard selection/approval process, as necessary
• Utilize and implement simple troubleshooting techniques to ensure test equipment is operating as intended.
• Proficiently use the Quality modules in SAP
• Track, analyze, and report data utilizing statistical methods
• Recommend improvement areas to the Quality Control Manager based on analysis of data. This includes but not limited to, formula and specification changes, test methods and procedures, production and process concerns.
• Manage the requisitioning and maintaining of lab supplies
• Participate in the QC laboratory 5S efforts; ensuring items are arranged to promote efficient workflow and good housekeeping is maintained to promote a safe work environment
• Ability to adjust batches to meet desired specification targets, including use of necessary equipment.
• Participate in cross functional teams to address and resolve quality problems and to ensure the continuous, on-going improvement of processes and methods
• Perform GR&R studies on equipment affecting product quality
• Maintains testing equipment, including calibrations and preventative maintenance
• Color matching skills, ability to make critical color decisions for key customers.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates’ Degree Preferably in Chemistry or 2 years of equivalent experience
• Experience in ISO Quality systems
• Desirable: Exposure to Lean Manufacturing

SALARY RANGE:

$21.04 to $31.16 hourly. Compensation for this role is negotiable based on experience and skill set.

Additional Competencies:

• Equipment knowledge:
• Laboratory scales
• Viscometers
• Grind Gauge
• Colorimeters
• Karl Fischer Water Titration Unit
• Particle Size Analyzer
• Spray applicators: Manual and automated
• Automatic film applicator

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.