Quality Engineer
Core
Ensuring customer satisfaction by establishing procedures, monitoring process input/output capabilities, and leading continuous improvement activities to reduce defective product shipments.
Role type
Quality Engineer (Manufacturing)
Builds
Defect-free product shipments
Domain
Manufacturing (Plastics/Packaging)
Required skills
SPC analysis, DOE, Gauge R&R, root cause analysis, process capability studies, sampling procedures, change control management, training development
Preferred skills
Lean, 5S, 6-Sigma, GMP, cross-functional team leadership
Technologies
SPC charts (histograms, Pareto, X-MR, X-Bar/R), fish bone diagrams, 5-Why analysis
Responsibilities
Analyze SPC data to understand process variation; conduct studies using statistical tools; devise sampling procedures for CTF requirements; lead site Continuous Improvement Team; manage Global Change Control Team; use problem-solving tools for root cause identification; manage site qualifications and projects; visit customer plants for qualification; initiate corrective actions; develop work instructions and training materials; report food safety issues.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC