Quality Engineer

SONOCO CANADA; Şahinbey; On-site; TRY 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonoco is seeking a Quality Engineer to support the Plant Manager and quality leads across standardized systems. The role covers data collection schemes, test methods, audits, manuals and routine quality systems activities at the site.

You will lead end-to-end quality controls, scrap/non-conformity management, and customer complaint investigations while driving continuous improvement and training across production staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical or related).
• 3+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015, FMEA, SPC, 8D, 5 Whys, and Lean/Kaizen methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Establish and monitor end-to-end quality controls (Incoming, In-Process, Final Inspection) and develop Quality Plans, FMEAs, SOPs; apply SPC to target tolerances.
• Monitor scrap, waste and rework; lead root-cause investigations and coordinate CAPA actions with suppliers as needed.
• Lead customer complaint investigations using 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone analyses; support on-site customer audits.

Skills

ISO 9001

FMEA

SPC

8D

5 Whys

Lean Kaizen

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

While reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for providing support to business unit Quality Leads for standardized quality systems. This includes data collection schemes, test methods, standard instructions, audits, manuals, and other routine quality systems areas.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Quality Assurance & Process Control Establish and monitor end-to-end quality controls (Incoming, In-Process, and Final Inspection). Develop Quality Plans, FMEAs, SOPs, and apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) to keep processes within target tolerances. Conduct regular process audits and ensure execution of necessary corrective actions.
• 2. Scrap & Non-Conformity Management Monitor, analyze, and report scrap, waste, and rework rates; lead root-cause investigations to drive scrap-reduction initiatives. Manage quarantined/blocked non-conforming materials and coordinate supplier CAPA actions when necessary.
• 3. Customer Quality & Complaint Resolution Lead customer complaint investigations using 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone analyses to prevent recurrence. Host customer audits and technical visits and support quality-related customer visits on-site.
• 4. Product Development & System Documentation Support product feasibility studies, sample creation, and technical specification/recipe design. Maintain ERP master data, BOMs (Product Trees), and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs). Manage the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, internal and external audits, and EHS compliance.
• 5. Continuous Improvement & Training Lead Kaizen projects to reduce defects, improve process capability, and optimize costs. Track departmental KPIs, present periodic performance reports to Plant Management, and provide quality training to production staff.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical o related fields).
• Experience: 3+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical Skills: ISO 9001:2015, FMEA, SPC, 8D, 5 Whys, and Lean/Kaizen methodologies.
• Software: ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and data management software.
• Languages: Professional fluency in English (written and spoken).

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The Company is now a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with approximately 22,500 employees working in 270 operations in 40 countries, serving some of the world’s best-known brands. Guided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life., we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future.

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