Quality Technician - 1st Shift

STS Group is a globally leading supplier of components and systems for the commercial vehicle and automotive industries headquartered in France. The Adler Pelzer Group, a global Tier 1 supplier recently acquired STS group to expand its target market. STS is pioneering operations of Class A surface components for the heavy trucks in the USA. We are seeking a motivated and committed Quality Manager to help launch a manufacturing facility in Salem, Virginia.

The Quality Manager ensures quality standards are met during the manufacturing process.

• Complete Receiving Inspection per Work Instructions.
• Test realization of pellet specific gravity.
• Test realization of melt flow rate.
• Prepare material test reports.
• Assure the check fixture usage.
• Provide maintenance to check fixture devices.
• Perform scrap entry reporting.
• Complete testing per Work Instructions.
• Completes forms, recording, evaluating and reporting quality and reliability data.
• Assist in training new operators to WI’s and customer specification requirements.
• Overtime is sometimes required which may include weekends.
• Adhere to ISO 14001 requirements.
• Adhere to ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Adhere to customer specific requirements.
• Execution of layered process audits.

Note: This section is not inclusive. Other duties are assigned as necessary to support team goals.

Education can be substituted with equivalent experience. Licenses & certifications are preferred but not required.

Adler Pelzer offers a competitive pay and benefits package as well as the opportunity to grow one’s career. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, other insurance options, paid time off, 401(K) match, life insurance, short term and long term disability insurance, employee assistance program, variety of automobile purchase discounts (BMW, Ford, GM, Subaru-many others), and tuition reimbursement.

To learn more about our company and our rich history, visit our website at

We are an equal opportunity employer. APG participates in the E-Verify Program.

• Advanced problem solving skills
• Advanced organizational skills
• Intermediate auditing skills
• Self-starter, motivated to perform without outside help
• Goal completion, driven by task completion
• 1-2 years manufacturing quality experience or equivalent

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