Quality Engineer

Description

• Provide leadership to manufacturing employees by being visible, clear in communicating relevant information, and coaching to drive employee performance.
• Accountable for maintaining accurate quality metrics and concise, professional communication with our internal and external customers.
• Work closely with lab technicians to maintain test procedures and equipment; manage calibration program and upkeep for test equipment.
• Manage products, specifications, and test documents within Quality Management System, performing audits and routine maintenance as necessary.
• Manage non-conforming raw materials, WIP materials, and finished materials within the mill.
• Responsible for the execution of the customer complaints process, conducting thorough investigations, corrective and preventative actions, and communication to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage outturn sampling and Certificate of Analysis (COA) process.
• Analyze opportunities to improve quality and yield by engaging employees through continuous improvement activities.
• Drive continuous improvement of site procedures and processes to drive lower customer complaints, higher efficiencies, and lower costs to the business.
• Drive improvements through both strategic and tactical leadership of daily improvement, focused improvement events, and standard work processes.
• Create and maintain a culture of respect, professionalism, and cooperation among the team.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, paper science or another technical field is required.
• Prior related experience in a process-oriented manufacturing environment and continuous improvement processes such as Lean and Six Sigma are preferred.

• Highly motivated and self-directed to enable success in working in a matrix reporting environment.
• Strong problem solving, quantitative, analytical skills. Six Sigma or ASQ Certification a plus.
• Detail-oriented and excellent organizational skills
• Strong skills in various applications including Minitab, Microsoft, and ERP systems
• Strong leadership skills, including change management
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong presentation and training skills

• $65,000-$78,000