Quality Engineer IV

Location: South Deerfield, MA

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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This position is responsible for supporting manufacturing processes at the Covestro South Deerfield Site. This position develops and maintains Quality systems used for the production of Thermoplastic Polyurethane and Polycarbonate films and sheets that meet internal Quality standards and Customer requirements. This includes supporting local / global Quality objectives, ensuring the effectiveness of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System at the Covestro South Deerfield Site and improving Quality outcomes using structured problem-solving tools to investigate and address Quality problems, issues and opportunities.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities:

Safety

• Integrates the site's incident free workplace culture into all activities. 
• Routinely mitigates safety related issues and actively participates in on site safety teams. 
• Capable of Management of Change activities for standard process and project activities.

Quality Management System

• Supports SDF Quality Management System for ISO 9001:2015 certification and alignment with Global IMS.
• Leads / serves on Self-Assessment team to meet annual Compliance requirements.
• Maintains / updates existing Quality documentation and develops new, as needed. 
• Supports / may lead Internal / External Audits. Supports / leads QMS processes (Calibration, DCR, NCMR, MRB, Supplier Management (raw materials), etc.) and suggests improvements.
• Supports / May complete requests for Customer specifications, PPAP, Quality Survey and other Customer documentation.

Regional Technical Production Management

• Supports NA RTPM responsibilities aligned with Global TPM.
• Maintains specification library.
• Supports training of SF personnel to RTPM related SOP (new hire, new role).
• Supports ChiPs (change in production site) projects.
• Supports capability program to support continuous improvement.
• Leads PPAP process and serves as signatory.
• Reviews and approves new material set up for SAC.
• Supports Oekotex Standard 100 audit.
• Updates PCM with results from Technical Data Sheet audit program.
• Supports (or may lead) ChiPs (change in production site) project, maintains associated checklists and works closely with GTPM colleagues.
• Maintains RTPM and QA SharePoint sites.

Technical Support:

• Provides day to day support to the Internal Customer (Production, Engineering, GQM, GTPM, CO/OM, MM, Innovation) to ensure Quality outcomes at site.
• Evaluates Quality outcomes on moderately complex issues and suggests improvements.
• Provides work direction to Quality Technicians, Production employees or Process Technicians in making quality related decisions.
• Maintains and updates Quality documentation (raw material specifications, Production Record Reports, Quality SOP/Work Instructions, etc.) and materials for Quality training activities.
• Supports / Leads Quality training and supports process and product development trials.
• Provides engineering support to complex projects across product lines. 
• Participates in global communities and projects.

Continuous Improvement

• Possesses a continuous improvement mindset. 
• Leads moderate continuous improvement teams / efforts at the site. Identifies opportunities for improvement activities at the site.
• Generates Quality KPI data as assigned, performs data analysis and suggests / leads actions to improve Quality outcomes.
• Applies statistical analysis to determine process and product capability. 

Business Support:

• Understand the business and economic drivers for the site.
• Serves as the Voice of the External Customer / Voice of Business.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred ChE, Polymer, Materials) and a minimum of 3+ years, in a manufacturing or engineering role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6+ years’ experience preferred.
• Thermoplastic film extrusion and web handling, ISO 9001, Quality and 5S tools, Continuous Improvement, Microsoft Office products
• Advanced degree, ASQ certification - LSS Green/Black Belt, Quality Engineer, Quality Auditor.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Computer skills - Microsoft Office products, Minitab, Desirable – SAP
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills.
• Practices active listening skills, able to communicate openly and effectively, providing timely and relevant feedback to facilitate appropriate actions by self and others.
• Relates well to people at all levels in the organization and possesses a balanced sensitivity to safety, employee concerns and business needs.
• Able to function as a peer in a team environment and potentially lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of results.
• Diligent and conscientious worker, self-motivated, self-starter and possessing self-directive capabilities.

Salary Range: $92,498 - $171,664

This is a full-time role that includes competitive pay, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, 401K with company match, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, parental leave and medical, dental and vision coverage (no waiting period)

YOUR APPLICATION

Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our team - apply now!

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