EP Quality Systems Engineer

What we do-

Aspen is a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions. The Companys aerogel technology enables its customers and partners to achieve their ownobjectivesaround the global megatrends of resource efficiency e-mobility and clean energy. AspensPyroThin products enable solutions to thermal runaway challenges within the electric vehicle (EV) market. The CompanysCryogel andPyrogel products are valued by the worlds largest energy infrastructure companies. Aspens strategy is to partner with world-class industry leaders toleverageits Aerogel Technology Platform intoadditionalhigh-value markets. Aspen is headquartered in Northborough Mass.

What we value-

At Aspen our values reflect who we are and how we work both with each other and our customers suppliers and communities. They shape our interactions guide our decisions and inspire us to bring our best.âWhether collaborating internally or externally our values drive us to make a meaningful impact within Aspen and in all our relationships.

Aspens CORE Values

We Do the Right Thing

We are Problem Solvers

We are Allies

We Drive Forward

What you will do-

Aspen isseekinga motivated and collaborative Quality Systems Engineer to drive and continuously improve the East Providence Quality Management System (QMS). Reporting to the Quality Manager this roleis responsible forensuring compliance with customer regulatory and internal quality requirements through effective management of quality system processes corrective actions document control audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Quality Systems Engineer works closely with Operations Process Engineering Supply Chain R&D EHS and other cross-functional teams to promote quality compliance and operational excellence. While supporting alignment with Aspens Global Quality Management System the scope of this position is limited to the East Providence site and does not include responsibility for Quality Management System oversight certification management or audit scheduling at other Aspen locations.

How will you do it-

• Managemaintain and continuously improve the East Providence Quality Management System (QMS) ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 ISO 9001 VDA 6.3 applicable customer-specific requirements statutory and regulatory requirements and alignment with the Global Aspen QMS.
• Develop coordinate and continuously improve the East Providence audit program including Quality Management System manufacturing process layered process audits customercertificationand other applicable audits.
• Ensure audit planning execution reporting corrective-action follow-up and effectiveness verification are conductedin accordance withapplicable standards and customer requirements.
• Support investigations of internal customersupplierand audit-related nonconformities using structured problem-solving methodologies. Ensuringappropriate containment root-cause analysis corrective actionsimplementationandeffectivenessverification.
• Manage the Customer-Specific Requirements process including identification applicability reviews revision monitoring assignment of ownership communication implementation integration into the Quality Management System and verification of compliance.
• Monitor Quality Management Systems performance through Key Metrics Management Review activities audits customer feedback and operational performance and improvement opportunities; drive actions to enhance process effectiveness product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Manage document and record control processes ensuring internal and external quality documents customer-specific requirements standards specifications records and regulatory requirements are properly controlledmaintained communicated and available to applicable functions.
• Serve as a System Admin for Aspens Quality Management System Software and support training competency development implementation of quality system requirements and maintenance of associated records.
• Coordinate quality-systems-related change management risk assessment opportunity evaluation and contingency-planning activities to ensure continued compliance product conformity operational continuity and customer satisfaction.
• Support the application of Automotive Core Tools and Quality Methodologies including APQP PPAP FMEA Control Plans SPCMSAand other Continuous-improvement tools.
• Promote standardization and continual improvement by incorporating lessons learned and best practices. Including but not limited to Audit Results CustomerFeedbackandcorrective-actionoutcomes.
• Prepare and communicate quality-system performance audit results risk compliance concerns resource needs and improvement initiatives to management and site stakeholders.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the Internal Quality Auditor Team and ensure the availability qualification competency independence and ongoing development of internal auditors.

Why you are right for the job-

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Quality Management Manufacturing Supply Chain Management or another relevant technical discipline.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience supporting implementingmaintaining or auditing Quality Management Systems within Automotive Chemical PharmaceuticalAerospaceor manufacturing environments.
• Qualified IATF 16949 Lead Auditor withdemonstratedknowledge of the Automotive Process approach customer-specific requirements internal auditing and applicable quality-system standards. VDA 6.3 Process Auditor Certification preferred.
• Demonstrated experience implementingmaintaining or auditing an IATF 16949-certified Quality Management System.
• Working knowledge and practical application of Automotive Core Tools structured problem-solving methodologies root-cause analysis and other quality improvement tools and techniques.
• Experience working with Automotive OEMs and/or Tier 1 or Tier 2 Supplier Preferred.
• Strong analytical organizationalproject-managementand communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across functional teams organizational levels and geographical locations.
• Business-level English communication skillsrequired; business-level Spanish communication skills preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to developmaintain and improve Quality Management System processes documentation and compliance activities while exercising a high degree of discretion with confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally asrequired including occasional shortnoticetravel to support business needs.

What to expect-

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Frequently required to stand
• Occasionally required to walk
• Frequently required to sit
• Frequently required toutilizehand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb balance bend stoop kneel or crawl
• Frequently works near moving mechanical partsâ
• Frequentlyworksaround fumes airborne particles or toxic chemicalsâ
• Occasionally exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather)
• While performing the duties of this job the noise level in the work environment is usually moderateâ
• The Engineer must occasionally lift and/or move more than 10 pounds.

The above is intended to describe the generalcontent ofand requirements for the performance of this job. âIt is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of dutiesresponsibilitiesor physical requirements. âNothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.âReasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PERKS OFâJOININGâOUR TEAM!

Aspen is committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package a positive and productive work environment encouraged work/life and family balance and opportunities for growth and development in a culture that is focused on inclusion sustainability and working together to solve the worlds toughest challenges.

Aspen is proud to offer a competitive benefits package including Medical Dental Vision Tuition Reimbursement Paid Holidays Sick Time and addition we also offer 401k Employer Match Life and Disability Insurance and other benefits.

Expected Compensation: Between $95000 and $110000 USD/year based on experience.

Aspen Aerogels Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail toââor call and leave a voice message at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information and we will return your message.

For Our Rhode Island Applicants:
Aspen Aerogels equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. The East Providence RI facility of Aspen Aerogels is subject to Title 28 Chapter 29-6.2 of Rhode Island General Laws which governs Workers Compensation.

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