AdvanSix Inc.

Quality Control Engineer

AdvanSix Inc.$69K — $103K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related scientific field.
  • 3+ years of experience in quality assurance or quality engineering, ideally in chemical or process manufacturing.
  • Proficient in statistical analysis and SPC tools; Minitab experience preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis and CAPA.
  • Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001, GMP, or ISO 17025.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills; adept at managing multiple tasks across departments.

Responsibilities

  • Support Quality Control Laboratory operations, validating analytical tests and documentation.
  • Implement and monitor SPC systems to analyze production trends and variability.
  • Investigate quality issues and customer complaints, conducting root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with production, engineering, and EHS teams to integrate quality requirements in operations.
  • Develop and maintain quality documentation like SOPs, work instructions, and inspection records.
  • Conduct audits of processes to identify improvements and ensure quality compliance with standards.
  • Support training and continuous improvement initiatives across the department and plant.

Benefits

  • Paid holidays and vacation time.
  • Eligibility to purchase company stock.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • 401K with competitive company match.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible spending and health savings account options.
  • Employer-provided short-term disability benefits.
Full Job Description
Position Summary:
We are looking for a detail-oriented Quality Engineer to support our Quality Assurance operations within a chemical manufacturing environment. This role works closely with the Quality Manager to ensure products meet internal quality standards and regulatory compliance through testing, process monitoring, data analysis, and improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support Quality Control Laboratory operations, including review and validation of analytical testing and documentation.
  • Assist in the implementation and monitoring of Statistical Process Control (SPC) systems to analyze trends and reduce variability in production processes.
  • Participate in the investigation and resolution of quality issues and customer complaints through root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with production, engineering, and EHS teams to ensure quality requirements are embedded into daily operations and new product introductions.
  • Develop and maintain quality documentation such as SOPs, work instructions, control charts, and inspection records.
  • Conduct audits of processes, procedures, and systems to identify improvement opportunities and ensure compliance with quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, GMP).
  • Support training efforts and continuous improvement initiatives within the department and across the plant.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related scientific or technical discipline.
  • 3+ years of experience in quality assurance or quality engineering, preferably in a chemical or process manufacturing environment.
  • Proficient in statistical analysis and SPC tools; experience with Minitab or similar software is preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and experience with root cause analysis and CAPA.
  • Familiarity with quality system standards such as ISO 9001, GMP, or ISO 17025.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and interface across departments.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent.
  • Experience with LIMS or electronic quality management systems.
  • Experience developing and utilizing PowerBI reporting capabilities


The base salary for this role is $69,100 to $103,700 annually.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness. Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K with a competitive company match. Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan.

Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer-provided short term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits, employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages.

The pay range, incentives and benefits listed above are general guidelines only and not a guarantee of total compensation or benefits. The final offer will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, the responsibilities of the job, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the job location, applicability of a collective bargaining agreement, length of service, internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on your role, business results and individual performance. All aspects of total rewards offered are subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past work experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

About AdvanSix Inc.

AdvanSix Inc. is a chemical company that produces nylon resin and other chemical products. The company was spun off from Honeywell in 2016. AdvanSix's products are used in a variety of industries, including automotive, construction, and consumer goods. The company operates manufacturing facilities in the United States and China. AdvanSix is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey.
Learn more about AdvanSix Inc.
Size
1,375 employees
Market Cap
$1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$46 million
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$1.1 billion
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