Senior Plant Quality Technologist

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

About you on this role

As a Senior Plant Quality Technologist, you will play a critical role in driving and sustaining plant quality excellence by leading quality management system initiatives, product quality investigations, and continuous improvement programs. You will partner closely with manufacturing, operations, quality, and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and business quality strategies.

This role requires strong analytical, technical, and leadership capabilities to manage complex quality challenges, enhance operational discipline, and promote a culture of quality across multiple product lines and manufacturing environments. You will also serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to site personnel while driving strategic quality improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the Plant Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and business quality objectives.
• Drive quality-related change management initiatives (MOC) by evaluating quality impacts and strengthening operational procedures and quality systems.
• Analyze quality data and performance metrics through data mining, trend analysis, reporting, and dashboard management to support continuous improvement.
• Build a strong quality culture by delivering training, coaching employees, and promoting quality awareness across operations and cross-functional teams.
• Lead product quality investigations and problem-solving efforts using root cause analysis, traceability reviews, and corrective/preventive action processes.
• Manage audits, non-conformance processes, and continuous improvement programs to enhance compliance, reduce risks, improve customer satisfaction, and strengthen overall quality performance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, Diploma, or Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline. Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
• Relevant experience in manufacturing, plant operations, quality assurance, quality control, or related industrial environments.
• Experience working within quality management systems and operational excellence programs.
• Experience supporting regulated manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to quality auditing, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, GMP, Responsible Care, or similar quality standards.

Your Skills

• Quality Management & Compliance: Expertise in Quality Management Systems (QMS), audit management, regulatory compliance, and product quality assurance.
• Problem Solving & Investigations: Strong capability in root cause analysis, product quality investigations, risk assessment, and corrective action implementation.
• Data Analysis & Process Control: Proficient in quality data analysis, reporting, trending, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) to drive informed decisions.
• Continuous Improvement & Change Management: Experience leading process improvement initiatives, Management of Change (MOC), and operational excellence programs.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Skilled at partnering with cross-functional teams, customers, suppliers, and key stakeholders to achieve quality objectives.
• Leadership & Communication: Effective in training, coaching, technical documentation, and influencing teams through strong verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Notes

• No relocation is available in this position.  
• This position may act as a technical lead and provide guidance to quality personnel and cross-functional teams.
• The role requires strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment.
• Candidates should demonstrate a passion for quality excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
• Experience working in chemical, manufacturing, industrial, or process industries will be considered a strong advantage.
• Flexibility to support audits, investigations, and plant quality initiatives across multiple locations may be required.

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 
 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. 
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. 
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. 
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. 
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. 
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).  
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.  
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. 
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.