Quality and Continuous Improvement Engineer

The Technical Engineer/Quality Control role is responsible for leading and implementing strategies, evaluating processes, and ensuring quality standards are met, improved and exceeded. Position will initially focus on quality and updating ISO certification and then become more focused on lean and continuous improvement.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Identify potential quality issues and implement solutions proactively.Enable faster, smarter, and safer business processes.Identify, analyze, and evaluate technologies to ensure they are up to date in quality and safety.Create documentation for findings and recommendations.Communicate regularly with production leadership and plan and prioritize projects and garner leadership support of these activities.Monitor and analyze quality performance of incoming materials and outgoing products.Investigate and respond to customer complaints.Inspecting and testing materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met. Comply with all necessary Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives in the facility including air permitting, storm water compliance, HAZMAT, wastewater, fire & safety system, inspections, contractor training, employee training, electrical, hot work, etc.Assist engineering team to help plant operate at its peak efficiency.Assist engineering team as needed in the development and management of capital projects, systems, and equipment.BACKROUND AND RELATED SKILLS:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field and/or combination of education and on-the-job experience. Minimum of 5 years of work in a similar capacity.Experience in a manufacturing environment.Experience producing quantifiable savings and quality improvement in manufacturing.Lean experience with Six Sigma preferred.ISO Certification preferred.Requires the ability to work independently with very limited supervision.Requires the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the company.Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Good analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Firm understanding of continuous improvement and root cause analysis.

Created: 2024-11-17