Junior Materials Quality Engineer - Lab & Process

Tarkett; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarkett is seeking a Jr. Quality Engineer - Materials to join the Dalton, GA team. You will support QA/Operations with testing of incoming materials, data analysis, and process improvements across North American plants to ensure safe, on-time, cost-effective products.

You will work with GC/MS testing, SOP adherence, and cross-functional teams to drive continuous quality and efficiency in manufacturing. This role may involve 2nd shift and weekend coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related field preferred but not required.
• An Associate’s in a science-based area of study (Chemistry, etc.) is required if there is no Bachelor’s.
• Six Sigma experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience with GC / Mass Spectrometry is required.
• Able to read, write, interpret, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support improvement projects in data collection, time studies, audits, data mining, laboratory testing and/or focused data collection activities.
• Design and conduct quality assurance lab tests on incoming materials, intermediate process samples and finished product.
• Perform VOC analysis on raw materials and interpret data to determine disposition for usage.
• Develop understanding and expertise of material conversion processes within the various overall manufacturing processes.
• Develop linkages from raw material and other laboratory testing to the manufacturing processes and final product to establish process and product improvements.
• Leverage fundamental problem-solving tools/methodologies to improve processes and costs.
• Further develop, improve, and expand existing incoming quality processes.
• Perform supporting activities for quality and engineering including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures.
• Manage workload with a positive attitude as a team player in a collaborative work environment.
• Model safe behaviors and comply with safety and environmental policies and requirements.
• Support plant initiatives for WCM implementation and expansion.
• Perform various additional quality and laboratory functions as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related field preferred

Associate’s in science-based area required if no Bachelor’s

Tools

GC/MS

Job description

Tarkett is seeking a Jr. Quality Engineer - Materials to join the Dalton, GA team. You will support QA/Operations with testing of incoming materials, data analysis, and process improvements across North American plants to ensure safe, on-time, cost-effective products.

You will work with GC/MS testing, SOP adherence, and cross-functional teams to drive continuous quality and efficiency in manufacturing. This role may involve 2nd shift and weekend coverage as needed.