Quality Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Malvern; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in specialty paper and film production is planning to expand their team in Malvern. The future role will focus on maintaining total product quality, overseeing quality testing, and leading continuous improvements within the manufacturing process. Applicants with degrees in chemistry or related fields and relevant supervisory experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health savings account with employer contribution

Fitness reimbursement program

Development and career growth opportunities

Competitive 401(k) matching program

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in Quality Assurance or Lab Supervisory roles.
• Ability to work within Company software systems.
• Demonstrated meticulousness and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Quality Testing Lab activities and staff.
• Accountable for Customer Complaint Investigations and corrective actions.
• Manage calibration programs and quality assurance systems.

Skills

Knowledge of statistical techniques

Root cause analysis

Lean/Six Sigma

Strong organization skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer science, or related field

Associate degree with relevant experience

Tools

Minitab

SAP

Quality Data Management System (QDMS)

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Future Opportunity to Join a Great Team!

We anticipate an opening for this role in the near future and we're always looking to connect with talented individuals. If you're interested in being considered when the position becomes available, we encourage you to apply today.

Loparex is the world's leading developer and producer of specialty paper and film release liners. We partner with customers around the globe and enable sustainable performance through our in-depth material science expertise and industry-leading technology portfolio.

This position is located at our Malvern, PA site.

Purpose:

The successful candidate for this role will be responsible for total product quality in the manufacturing environment. This role will be focused on continuous improvement efforts throughout the manufacturing and material testing process that reduce waste and improve customer satisfaction.

Job Skills, Experience, and Knowledge Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer science, or related field ; associate degree with relevant experience will be considered.
• Firsthand Quality Assurance or Lab Supervisory experience of 2 or more years .
• Knowledge of the converting industry is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work within Company software systems including but not limited to the ability to create reports and correspondence with word processing, create spreadsheets, accurately update databases, and utilize statistical analysis software (Minitab ).
• Strong knowledge of statistical techniques and root cause analysis.
• Background in Lean/Six Sigma strongly .
• Meticulous; strong organization skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Primary Job Duties:

• Promote safety by leading by example, participating in safety engagements, and encouraging the team to work safe each day and to follow all safety guidelines and procedures.
• Supervise the Quality Testing Lab in the Malvern facility, including:
  • Scheduling of hourly staff, enforce guidelines for attendance and discipline
  • Review of specification test results for produced goods
  • Perform capability analysis or gauge R&R analysis for current testing equipment
  • Able to effectively operate all quality lab equipment
• Accountable for Customer Complaint Investigation and follow up on corrective actions.
• Accountable for Internal Corrective Actions and follow up to make sure root cause analysis and effectiveness is sufficient.
• Accountable for Internal Rejects and Reworks to ensure that defective material does not get shipped to the customers.
• Manage the calibration program for all plant measuring tools.
• Utilize a variety of Company databases, including but not limited to:
  • Finishing Specifications
  • Customer/Product Specifications
  • QDMS (Quality Data Management System)
  • SAP
• Experienced leadership on ISO 9001 and Quality Management system, and leading internal or external audits of the Malvern plant.
• Partner with other engineers on continuous improvement activities focused on product quality in the lab or on the plant floor.
• Review recent technology or new equipment that would provide improvements to the current quality lab.
• Review product and customer requirements for new product qualifications and trials to ensure capability of meeting customer requirements

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health savings account with generous annual employer contribution
• Fitness reimbursement program
• Development and career growth opportunities
• Competitive 401(k) matching program

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Must pass all three pre-employment testings. (Lifting test, drug test, and background check.)