BASF Corp

Senior Quality Specialist

BASF Corp$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of quality engineering experience, preferably in the automotive industry
  • Expertise in IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and VDA 6.3 standards required
  • Black Belt certification with history of leading Six Sigma projects
  • Strong project management skills and experience in lean manufacturing
  • Degree in Engineering, Analytics, Chemistry, or related field
  • Proficient in data analysis and statistics through tools like MiniTab
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable at all management levels

Responsibilities

  • Lead root cause investigations for non-conformances and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
  • Optimize quality systems for alignment with global standards
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Six Sigma methodology to reduce process waste
  • Coach and train associates to enhance organizational quality capability
  • Provide expertise in methodologies for controlling quality across products, processes, and transactions

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements when possible
  • Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match
  • Comprehensive mental health support programs for you and your family
  • Family forming benefits including fertility and parental leave
  • Discount child and elder care programs
  • Career development opportunities and mentoring
  • Employee discounts and access to unique amenities like the BASF wine cellar
Full Job Description
Now hiring! Senior Quality Specialist

Greenville, OH - Onsite - Domestic Relocation Availalable -

We are looking for a Senior Quality Specialist to join our team in Greenville, OH.

The Senior Quality Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring that products, processes, and services consistently meet both internal and external quality standards. This position is instrumental in maintaining compliance with global frameworks such as IATF 16949, ISO 9001, VDA 6.3, and internal O&M requirements.

You will champion Six Sigma continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate process inefficiencies and waste as well as share expertise through coaching and training team members to build quality awareness and capability.

Provides expertise in disciplined methodologies for defining, measuring, analyzing, improving and controlling the quality in every one of the company's products, processes and transactions--with the goal of eliminating defects, improving efficiency and reducing costs. These improvements are strategically critical in that they allow the company to continue to provide the goods and services required by our customers while operating in the lowest possible cost structure.

As a Senior Quality Specialist, you create chemistry by...

Key Duties:
  • Provide expertise in disciplined methodologies for defining, measuring, analyzing, improving and controlling the quality in the company's products, processes and transactions--with the goal of eliminating defects, improving efficiency and reducing costs. (These improvements are strategically critical in that they allow the company to continue to provide the goods and services required by our customers while operating in the lowest possible cost structure).Key
  • DutiesLeading root cause investigations for non-conformances and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Optimizing quality systems and ensuring alignment with global standards.
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives using Six Sigma methodology to eliminate process waste.
  • Coaching and training associates to build organizational quality capability.


Core Competencies & Tools
  • Bulk Material & Manufacturing Process Expertise
  • Automotive Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC)
  • Data Analysis & Statistics for quality performance monitoring
  • SAP QM Module (with focus on Non-Conformance Management)
  • MinTab proficiency
  • Ability to present to leadership and problem solve
  • Office Suite & Dashboarding (Power BI and similar tools)


If you have the following experience...

  • Solid data analytics and statistical background required - preferably in automotive industry
    • IATF and MiniTab required
  • Degree in Engineering, Analytics, Chemistry or related field
  • Strong Project Management Skills
  • Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen training & implementation experience
  • Good communication, presentation, coaching, teaching, and interpersonal skills
  • Comfortable working with all levels of management & staff
  • History of successfully implemented Six Sigma Projects, Lean Manufacturing, IATF internal and external audits, Core Tolls, CSR, etc.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience working as a Black Belt




At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It's what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees' overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:
  • Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
  • Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
  • Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
  • Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
  • Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
  • Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
  • Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
  • Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
  • Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!


Please note that we do not return paper applications including folders. Please submit copies only and no original documents.

Please note that we do not return paper applications including folders. Please submit copies only and no original documents.

About BASF Corp

BASF Corporation is a subsidiary of BASF SE, a German chemical company. BASF Corporation is headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey and is the largest chemical producer in the world. The company produces a wide range of chemicals, including plastics, coatings, and agricultural products. BASF Corporation was founded in 1865 and has operations in over 80 countries. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious goals to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about BASF Corp
Size
117,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1865

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