Quality Engineer / Continuous Improvement Facilitator
Core
Driving product and process quality, leading continuous improvement (CI) activities, and supporting operational excellence in extrusion and polymer manufacturing.
Role type
Quality Engineer / Continuous Improvement Facilitator
Builds
Composite decking, railing, and outdoor living products
Domain
Manufacturing (extrusion, polymer, building materials)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, VSM, Kaizen), root cause analysis, CAPA, data analysis, work instruction development, supplier quality management, calibration management, validation planning
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, experience in continuous process environments, proficiency in Microsoft Office
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Responsibilities
Perform quality inspections and analyze quality data; organize and manage equipment calibration; lead or support validation activities; facilitate CI events (VSM, Kaizen, 5S); develop and standardize work instructions; monitor supplier quality performance; coach employees on Lean/CI tools; prepare quality reports
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC