Quality Assurance Specialist - Fremont, CA (Hybrid)

BASF Catalysts

$90K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
  • 3-5 years of quality assurance experience required.
  • Proficient with ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 accreditation processes.
  • Skilled in failure and root cause analysis, including quality reporting (e.g., 8D).
  • Experience in 2D/3D mechanical design using AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work independently in a multi-disciplined team.

Responsibilities

  • Manage quality assurance activities for the Temperature Sensing team.
  • Implement and maintain the Group's Quality Management system.
  • Conduct regular internal and external audits for compliance with quality standards.
  • Collaborate with Production on mechanical and electrical design for quality compliance.
  • Support sales with material characterization and technical quality information.
  • Work on business-critical projects under tight deadlines to meet customer demands.
  • Promote a safety culture according to company policy.

Benefits

  • Flexible Work Arrangements when possible.
  • Retirement Benefits with company contributions.
  • Comprehensive Medical and Dental Plan Options.
  • Disability and Life Insurance Programs.
  • Wellness Programs for employee well-being.
  • Maternity/Paternity Leave and Infertility/Adoption reimbursement.
  • Access to Mentoring & Development Programs.
  • Employee Discounts available.
  • Pet insurance offered.
Full Job Description
As a Quality Assurance Specialist you will LEAD by..........

  • Managing the quality assurance activities developing, implementing, and maintaining a system of quality and reliability testing for the organization's products under the direction of the Technology Manager for the Temperature Sensing team.
  • Deploying and maintaining Group's Quality Management system including manufacturing instruction, procedures, training programs and formulate strategies that increase productivity and review processes to align them with current trends.
  • Performing regular audits, both internal and external, to maintain the highest level of quality and to comply with Group quality accreditation such as ISO 9001 and ISO 17025.
  • Providing mechanical and electrical design using internal tools of both intermediates and final products in conjunction with the Production team and define process and procedures to make sure the final products are in spec and in line with final application requirements.
  • Supporting sales for material characterization and failure analysis such as but not limited to 8D report, providing technical and quality information the final Customer may require.
  • Working on a regular basis deal with tight demanding timelines for business-critical development projects and manufacturing issues. The timelines will be driven by need to meet internal and external customer demands and business objectives.
  • Promoting Safety Culture in line with company policy.


Your elements for success......

  • BS Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
  • 3+ years of quality assurance experience required, 5+ preferred.
  • Experience with Quality Management system including ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 accreditation audits program required.
  • Experience with failure and root cause analysis, material characterization, quality report such as 8D, implementing permanent corrective actions and drive continuous improvement (lean, six-sigma).
  • Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical fundamentals together with product/process design and validation procedures including test methods and equipment.
  • Experience with 2D/3D mechanical design (i.e., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and develop mechanical components for Thermocouples and/or similar/related products.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplined team environment with little supervision.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
  • Familiarity with noble metals, laser welding of noble metal thermocouple is considered a plus.
  • Ability to travel up to 15%.


You @ BASF ECMS

At BASF ECMS you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life.
  • Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible
  • Retirement Benefits with company contributions
  • Competitive Medical and Dental Plan Options
  • Disability and Life Insurance Programs
  • Wellness Programs
  • Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
  • Mentoring & Development Programs
  • Employee Discounts
  • Pet insurance




BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $90,000- $110,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

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