Quality Engineer

Sonoco; Şahinbey; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonoco Quality Engineer position drives standardized quality systems at the manufacturing site, reporting to the Plant Manager and supporting Quality Leads. Responsibilities span data collection, audits, and system documentation for ISO 9001:2015 and EHS compliance.

Key duties include end-to-end quality controls, scrap/non-conformity management, and customer investigation support using 8D/5 Whys. Kaizen projects will cut defects and costs while training staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience implementing ISO 9001:2015 and quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Establish and monitor end-to-end quality controls (Incoming, In-Process, Final Inspection).
• Lead scrap, waste, and non-conformity management and CAPA actions.
• Manage customer quality investigations and on-site visits using root-cause methods.
• Support product development, ECOs, and ISO 9001:2015 system maintenance.
• Drive continuous improvement through Kaizen projects and KPI reporting.

Skills

ISO 9001:2015

FMEA

SPC

8D

5 Whys

Lean/Kaizen

Quality engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

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. 1. Quality Assurance & Process Control Establish and monitor end-to-end quality controls (Incoming, In-Process, and Final Inspection).
2. 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. 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. 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. 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.