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CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry. Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry. Chemours is seeking a
Senior Quality Specialist to join our technology organization at the
Chemours Discovery Hub (CDH) in
Newark, DE. The
Senior Quality Specialist role is critical to support ing our new product development activities in a variety of technology areas for R&D, application development, analytical, technical service an d p rocess development. The quality specialist has overall responsibility to provide quality leadership , guidance, and execution of our quality principles though established process es of continuous improvement with in the Newark Area Sites Technology organization.
Responsibilities: - Become a leader in selling the importance of quality and in determining how best to implement the standards in a way that aligns with our strategy.
- Keeps up to date with and ensures compliance with Chemours standards, specifications, and best practices, industry codes and makes recommendations for their application.
- Manage quality document control processes within IT tools, such as ETQ, SAP, etc.
- Create and maintain processes for quality records to demonstrate effectiveness and compliance with QMS.
- Ensure independent verification of quality compliance for samples sent to customers from CDH.
- Prepare and present reports which identify trends and use these to develop action plans and recommendations to improve, control and measure compliance with QMS.
- Develop and assist with all quality specific activities related to equipment maintenance management.
- Ensure quality input at capital project design level assuring quality of equipment and data generation.
- Serve as resource for R&D community (includes CDH - Chemours Discovery Hub, Experimental Station and Elkton sites) to support method and specification development including offering training, guidance, and direction on measurement traceability, calibration/verification, and measurement system analysis.
- Ensure any action items/corrective actions from audits and quality investigations are completed, documented, and verified for effectiveness.
- Lead and provide support to quality investigations and compliant management.
- Organize and direct internal, external and customer audits, report audit findings and identify corrective actions.
- Lead and coordinate the Quality Management System (QMS) under the guidelines of ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 across the R&D organization; be responsible for its interpretation, implementation, improvement and advancement.
The following is required for this role: - Bachelor's degree in chemistry or engineering, or related STEM fields.
- 3+ years' experience in R&D related or Manufacturing roles.
OR
- Master's degree in chemistry or engineering, or related STEM fields.
- 1+ years' of experience in an R&D related or Manufacturing roles.
AND
- Knowledge of quality risk analysis tools.
- Knowledge and clear interpretation of ISO 9001, IATF16949, etc. standards.
- Strong values in safety awareness and execution.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence others.
- Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas with a diverse team.
- Ability to manage work and undertake multiple tasks simultaneously.
The following is preferred for this role: - Certified as ISO 9001:2015 and/or IATF 16949 lead auditor.
- 5 or more years in a technology organization.
- Experience with new product development.
- Project management and problem-solving skills.
- Basic product technical knowledge.
Benefits:Competitive CompensationComprehensive Benefits Packages401(k) MatchEmployee Stock Purchase Program Tuition ReimbursementCommuter Benefits Learning and Development OpportunitiesStrong Inclusion and Diversity InitiativesCompany-paid Volunteer DayWe're a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it-by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers. Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws. Chemours is an E-Verify employer Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position Don't meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities. In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we're operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do. Pay Range (in local currency):$93,184.00 - $145,600.00Chemours Level:25Annual Bonus Target:8%The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only andnot a guarantee oftotal compensation. Factorsconsidered in extending a compensation offer include (but are notlimitedto) responsibilities of the job,experience, knowledge, skills,and abilities, as wellas internal equity, andalignment with marketdata. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans. At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say We Are Living Chemistry.