Westchester Plastics
Westchester Plastics, located in Nesquehoning, PA, is the nation's leading independent toll compounder of engineering resins, alloys, blends, reactive modifiers and other thermoplastic materials. From a vantage point spanning over five decades in the plastics industry, we've seen and influenced many of the technological developments leading to today's advanced processes and materials.
Each year, we compound several hundred million pounds of thermoplastic resins, including elastomers, polystyrenes, polyolefins, polycarbonates and polyesters, nylons, alloys, blends, biopolymers, and reactive modifiers.
Why you’ll love working with us
You’ll make an impact: see your ideas come to life and help people succeed.
People-first culture: strong managers, peer recognition, and team camaraderie.
Learning on the job: continuous training.
Clear growth paths: mentorship, internal mobility, and regular feedback.
Great benefits: comprehensive health, wellness programs, and family-friendly perks.
Belonging for all: an inclusive, value-driven workplace where everyone can thrive.
Why we are different
Customer-focused outcomes: we measure success by the concrete impact we create for clients.
End-to-end ownership: we manage the full lifecycle from ideas to delivery to support.
Deep domain expertise: specialized capabilities in our industry.
Transparent processes: clear milestones, metrics, and accountability.
Collaborative speed: cross-functional teams that move quickly without sacrificing quality.
The Quality Assurance Manager (QA) will be responsible for both the leadership and the hands‑on activities involving quality assurance, establishing, and validating specifications, customer complaint resolution and compliance with ISO9001 standards. As a leader in the organization, the QA Manager will be instrumental in the updates and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that quality and regulatory standards are met. The successful candidate will plan, coordinate, and direct quality management system to comply with the ISO9001 standards.
The successful candidate must have experience in managing an ISO certified quality system and has led successful recertification audits. The candidate will be the primary contact for customers on issues regarding new product inquiries and specifications, process parameters, test methods and compliance. Successful use of a structure root cause problem solving methodology is required and will be validated during the interview process. This is more than an administrative role; this is a leader who must have solid knowledge of plastic extrusion processing/compounding and product testing. A knowledge of other plastic processes such as injection molding and compression molding a plus.
The QA Manager will report to the Director of Operations and will have accountability for the plant testing lab. A candidate who has experience in EH&S Management will receive additional consideration.
Position Description
Managing, auditing, and maintaining all aspects of ISO 9001; QMS program and implementation.
Maintain appropriate ISO certification requirements and coordinate registration activities as management representative.
Developing and maintaining the root cause and countermeasure process.
Creating quality documentation, quality assurance reports and processes.
Set standards for good relations and communications with customers and regulatory agencies.
Reviewing products, processes, and systems on an ongoing basis to determine potential improvements to the QMS.
Required Skills and Competencies
Quality procedures and practices.
Proficient in technical writing.
Ability to communicate with customers.
Leadership skills.
Manufacturing processes and quality controls.
Bachelor’s degree: Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Quality Assurance and Manufacturing
Industries Plastics Manufacturing
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Each year, we compound several hundred million pounds of thermoplastic resins, including elastomers, polystyrenes, polyolefins, polycarbonates and polyesters, nylons, alloys, blends, biopolymers, and reactive modifiers.
Why you’ll love working with us
You’ll make an impact: see your ideas come to life and help people succeed.
People-first culture: strong managers, peer recognition, and team camaraderie.
Learning on the job: continuous training.
Clear growth paths: mentorship, internal mobility, and regular feedback.
Great benefits: comprehensive health, wellness programs, and family-friendly perks.
Belonging for all: an inclusive, value-driven workplace where everyone can thrive.
Why we are different
Customer-focused outcomes: we measure success by the concrete impact we create for clients.
End-to-end ownership: we manage the full lifecycle from ideas to delivery to support.
Deep domain expertise: specialized capabilities in our industry.
Transparent processes: clear milestones, metrics, and accountability.
Collaborative speed: cross-functional teams that move quickly without sacrificing quality.
The Quality Assurance Manager (QA) will be responsible for both the leadership and the hands‑on activities involving quality assurance, establishing, and validating specifications, customer complaint resolution and compliance with ISO9001 standards. As a leader in the organization, the QA Manager will be instrumental in the updates and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that quality and regulatory standards are met. The successful candidate will plan, coordinate, and direct quality management system to comply with the ISO9001 standards.
The successful candidate must have experience in managing an ISO certified quality system and has led successful recertification audits. The candidate will be the primary contact for customers on issues regarding new product inquiries and specifications, process parameters, test methods and compliance. Successful use of a structure root cause problem solving methodology is required and will be validated during the interview process. This is more than an administrative role; this is a leader who must have solid knowledge of plastic extrusion processing/compounding and product testing. A knowledge of other plastic processes such as injection molding and compression molding a plus.
The QA Manager will report to the Director of Operations and will have accountability for the plant testing lab. A candidate who has experience in EH&S Management will receive additional consideration.
Position Description
Managing, auditing, and maintaining all aspects of ISO 9001; QMS program and implementation.
Maintain appropriate ISO certification requirements and coordinate registration activities as management representative.
Developing and maintaining the root cause and countermeasure process.
Creating quality documentation, quality assurance reports and processes.
Set standards for good relations and communications with customers and regulatory agencies.
Reviewing products, processes, and systems on an ongoing basis to determine potential improvements to the QMS.
Required Skills and Competencies
Quality procedures and practices.
Proficient in technical writing.
Ability to communicate with customers.
Leadership skills.
Manufacturing processes and quality controls.
Bachelor’s degree: Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Quality Assurance and Manufacturing
Industries Plastics Manufacturing
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