Job Description

Description

Company Overview

General Plastics Manufacturing Company specializes in the formulation of polyurethane foams and the production of build-to-print composite parts, offering custom solutions for industries such as aerospace, defense, and nuclear packaging. With over 80 years of expertise, GP delivers high-performance, precision-engineered composite components using advanced materials and manufacturing techniques. GP’s focus with the LAST-A-FOAM® line of products is meeting the exacting specifications of demanding markets by ensuring consistency, longevity, and durability. General Plastics is committed to quality, innovation, and timely delivery, making us a trusted partner for complex, mission-critical composite part needs.

Position Summary

The Quality Assurance Inspection Manager, will be responsible for leading the inspection group, providing timely support to our internal or external customers, monitoring the quality of GP products, and supporting the application and execution of our AS9100 based quality management system. 

This is an advanced, technical/management position within the General Plastics’ Quality Assurance Department who reports to the Quality Assurance Manager.

Responsibilities

· Maintain a safety mindset with team. Ensuring safety, including following safety protocols and procedures.

· With our Quality Assurance Manager, provide leadership and oversight of our Quality Management System, including our AS9100 Certificate.

· Provide leadership and coaching to the QA Inspection team and manage the group and all related processes (timekeeping, training, processes and procedures, performance evaluations, mentoring and development).

· Responsible for supporting excellent customer satisfaction by assuring product conformance. This includes the philosophy that deliveries are on time and first time correct.

· As required, direct manufacturing floor support

· Provide leadership for continuous improvement to support safety, customer satisfaction, and organizational performance.

Requirements

  Education, Skills and Certification

· Engineering degree in a relevant field, (e.g. Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, Chemical, Material Science) or equivalent experience.

· A minimum of five years of experience in Quality Assurance and with a minimum of three years of experience in a supervisory position. 

· Experience in quality system audits required. 

· Experience in quality management systems (AS9100, ISO9001, NQA1, etc…)

· Familiarity with relevant inspection procedures and equipment is desired. 

· Strong Leadership qualities and prior supervisory experience.

· Knowledge and expertise with ASTM, MIL, ISO, or other specified test methods applicable to plastics.

· Experience with material flammability testing is preferred.

· Experience with Universal Test Machines, TMA and DSC instrumentation is preferred.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to multitask effectively within a team environment in managing priorities.

· Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) designation or a willingness to obtain certification.

What We Have to Offer You

Your innovation and hard work can help create some of the most unique high performance plastic products for emerging markets, and long-term customers in the country. As a result, you’ll find one of the best compensation, benefits and advancement programs in the industry. We’re looking for energetic, motivated people with a “can-do” attitude and a desire to work “smart.” If you are a person with a strong work ethic who enjoys the chance to excel in a positive, team-oriented setting, you’ll find General Plastics to be a rewarding environment. 

Plus, our Total Compensation Package is Beyond the Industry Average and includes the following:

· Base compensation range is $85-$120k annually, depending on experience

· Profit-Sharing Bonus Program paid 3 times per year

· Outstanding Health Care Benefits including no premiums for medical and vision for entire family & no premiums for dental for employee 

· Company Matched 401K up to 8%

· Employee Assistance Plan

· We encourage healthy eating and subsidize lunchroom food/beverage costs

· Disability & Life Insurance Package

· $100 monthly fuel cards to offset summer gas prices

· Generous Earned Time Off Plan starts at 20 days of leave per year, plus 9 Paid Holidays

ITAR - US Persons Status

Due to General Plastics' participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed, viewed, or shared by US Persons as defined by law.  A "US Person" can be a US citizen, a lawful permanent legal resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee.

General Plastics Manufacturing Company EEO/DEI Statement 

General Plastics is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.  

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (253) 473-5000.

Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace

General Plastics is a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace and both post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, PCP, opioids, amphetamines, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our company policies.  

**We are a federal subcontractor, and we test for marijuana.**