Axalta

Job Description:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

We are currently looking for a Quality Control & Quality Assurance Engineer to join us at our facility in Gebze, Turkey.

The purpose of this role has 2 missions:

• Quality Assurance Engineer: To establish quality-related systems in accordance with IATF 9001 and IATF 16949 norms, customer and Axalta expectations and standards, to ensure that they are implemented in all areas and to support the studies to follow.
• Quality Control Engineer: To take part in projects related to each new system that will carry out production, to control the faulty production process and to ensure the continuous improvement of production quality. He will be the contact person for the quality control phase of the products, and will be responsible for resolving customer complaints and production problems, focusing on the root causes.

Key responsibilities:

a) Quality Assurance Engineer Responsibilities:

• Establish, develop, and monitor the quality assurance system to enhance customer satisfaction within IATF 9001, IATF 16949, customer, and Axalta quality standards.
• Implement total quality management principles, collect data for long-term quality planning, and participate in organizational improvement efforts.
• Spread awareness of quality within the company, participate in goal achievement studies, and develop targets.
• Plan quality trainings to achieve desired performance levels and support documentation preparation for quality system establishment.
• Manage and participate in internal quality audits, ensuring continuous improvement of company's quality systems.
• Monitor and report nonconformities, ensuring compliance with procedural requirements for corrective actions.
• Maintain documentation systems, track customer portals, and manage supplier nonconformities.
• Attend EMEA quality meetings, report to Lab Supervisor, and manage customer complaints via Salesforce.
• Keep documentation system up-to-date and ensure compliance with Ford CSR specification.

b) Quality Control Engineer Responsibilities:

• Ensure departmental compliance with EHS&S rules and standards while producing products.
• Produce products according to standards, analyze problems in production process, and initiate corrective actions.
• Manage color master panels, storage, labeling, and oversee quality control staff.
• Follow up on nonconformities, plan necessary activities, and organize monthly statistical information.
• Direct SVO productions, work on color adjustment, and conduct wet color measurements.
• Notify relevant departments of color adjustment and control imported products' color.
• Train subordinates, work on quality, environment, and PSM systems and issues, and have authority to stop production for quality issues.
• Address new color demands, reduce customer complaints, and coordinate new product commissioning studies.
• Create and revise quality instructions, follow test methods, and ensure adaptation of new methods.

Key requirements:

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
• Good command of English in oral and written communication.
• Having knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word / Excel / Powerpoint) and SAP.
• Analytic, strong interpersonal skills.
• No travel restrictions (locally/internationally)
• Sensitive to colors, no eye problems (especially color blindness).
• Preferably +2 years of experience in the field.
• Willing to grow within organization as a potential Laboratory Leader.
• Having worked in companies closely related to the automotive industry is preferred

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals. 

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. 

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.