• QC Co-ordinator

    Alkegen (North Augusta, SC)


    Job Requirements

    Why work for us?

     

    Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

     

    With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

    Responsibilities

    Quality Assurance & Inspection

    + Perform routine quality inspections on products across Inspection, Card Lines, and Finishing Lines.

    + Verify compliance with established quality standards, work instructions, and customer specifications.

    + Identify non-conformances, quarantine suspect product, and escalate issues to the Supervisor promptly.

    + Support root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

    + Assist in monitoring process control methods and report deviations.

    Documentation & Reporting

    + Maintain accurate records of quality performance, inspection results, defect trends, and rework data.

    + Prepare daily and weekly quality summaries for the Supervisor and relevant departments.

    + Support documentation of production output, quality metrics, and adherence to promise dates.

    + Ensure all QC documentation is complete, traceable, and audit-ready.

    Operational Support

    + Coordinate QC activities across multiple shifts, ensuring continuity of quality standards.

    + Provide support to inspectors, including clarifying work instructions and quality criteria.

    + Assist the Supervisor in ensuring lines meet production goals while maintaining quality levels.

    + Support training of new inspectors and cross-training across departments.

    + Communicate quality expectations to production teams in a clear and consistent manner.

    Compliance & Safety

    + Ensure compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

    + Promote safe work practices and immediately report unsafe conditions.

    + Support adherence to industry standards and internal quality procedures.

    Continuous Improvement

    + Participate in quality improvement projects, defect reduction initiatives, and process optimization activities.

    + Provide recommendations based on quality data, inspection findings, and recurring issues.

    + Assist in developing updated quality procedures and work instructions.

    Qualifications

    Required

    + Experience in a manufacturing, production, or quality control environment.

    + Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized procedures.

    + Ability to document data accurately and communicate findings clearly.

    + Basic understanding of quality principles, inspection techniques, and measurement tools.

    + Ability to work flexible hours to support a 24/7 environment.

    Preferred

    + Prior experience in card/finishing/inspection operations (or similar production lines).

    + Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC), CAPA, or lean manufacturing principles.

    + Experience working in environments with union-represented employees.

    Key Competencies

    + Quality-focused mindset

    + Strong communication skills

    + Problem-solving ability

    + Data accuracy and record-keeping

    + Collaboration across shifts and teams

    + Reliability and accountability

     

    If you are interested in being part of a world class team here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.

     

    At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation, and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

     

    Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.