Lead Quality Engineer - Technology & Transformation

Sealed Air; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 102,600 - 176,755; Full time

Job summary

Sealed Air in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer - Technology & Transformation to define, deploy, and continuously improve end-to-end quality solutions across the manufacturing value stream—from incoming raw materials through production and final product performance at the customer.

You will lead in-line inspection and process control technologies, establish connected visibility of product quality, drive defect prevention and continuous improvement, and partner with Quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or related).
• 8‑12+ years in manufacturing quality and process engineering.
• Strong in process capability & control, in‑line inspection, root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the practical evolution of quality engineering across manufacturing with focus on defect prevention and process capability.
• Design and implement integrated quality control methods for incoming materials, production, finishing, and release.
• Lead deployment of in-line inspection technologies and real-time quality visibility.
• Establish robust systems for raw material validation, material handling integrity, and traceability.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma to improve process stability and capability and drive preventive quality engineering.

Skills

Quality engineering leadership

Process capability

Root cause analysis

Data-driven decisions

Operational focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

In-line inspection systems

Vision systems

Real-time dashboards

Job description

Position Summary

The Lead Quality Engineer - Technology & Transformation is responsible for defining, deploying, and continuously improving end‑to‑end quality engineering solutions across the manufacturing value stream—from incoming raw materials through production and final product performance at the customer.

This role ensures robust, scalable quality verification and process control methods are embedded directly within manufacturing operations, leveraging in‑line inspection technologies, material science understanding, and process capability engineering to drive consistency, traceability, and compliance.

A key focus of the role is to establish connected visibility of product quality throughout its lifecycle, linking material characteristics, process conditions, and finished good performance into a cohesive view that enables proactive decision‑making, defect prevention, and continuous improvement.

Operating within the Quality COE, this leader combines hands‑on technical expertise with enterprise‑level influence, partnering across Quality, Operations, and Engineering to standardize best practices, deploy next‑generation quality technologies, and elevate overall manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Engineering Leadership & Transformation

• Lead the practical evolution of quality engineering across manufacturing, focused on defect prevention and process capability.
• Translate enterprise quality priorities into implementable, line‑level engineering solutions.
• Deliver measurable improvements in scrap, rework, yield, and customer complaints.

End‑to‑End Quality System Design (Process‑Focused)

• Design and implement integrated quality control methods spanning:
  • Incoming materials
  • Production and converting
  • Finishing, warehouse, and release
• Ensure alignment between material properties, process conditions, and final product performance.
• Drive standardization of core quality practices across sites while enabling execution flexibility.

In‑Line Inspection & Process Control Technologies

• Lead deployment of process‑integrated quality technologies, examples of which include:
  • Automated gauging and thickness control
  • Vision systems for defect detection
  • Real‑time inspection and feedback loops
• Enable closed‑loop process control and real‑time quality visibility.
• Partner with engineering to embed quality within equipment design and operation.

Incoming Material & Process Quality Assurance

• Establish robust systems for:
  • Raw material validation (e.g., resin properties, contamination detection)
  • Material handling integrity, dosing accuracy, and traceability
• Ensure strong linkage between incoming material consistency and downstream process capability.

Advanced Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Lead deep root cause analysis on chronic quality losses and customer escapes.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve process stability and capability.
• Shift organization toward preventive, data‑informed quality engineering practices.

Capital & Technology Implementation (Engineering‑Led)

• Identify, justify, and deploy targeted investments in quality‑related equipment and tooling, including:
  • Inspection and measurement technologies
  • Process control enhancements
• Build business cases tied to process gaps, variability, and cost of poor quality.
• Ensure solutions are practical, sustainable, and fully adopted in operations.

Cross‑Functional Leadership & Capability Building

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Plant Quality teams to scale solutions across sites.
• Develop organizational capability in:
  • In‑line quality engineering
  • Process control and capability improvement
• Establish and advance a connected view of product quality across its lifecycle, enabling traceability from raw material through manufacturing to finished product performance at the customer.
• Mentor teams to build ownership, standardization, and continuous improvement culture.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or related).
• 8‑12+ years of experience in manufacturing quality and process engineering.
• Strong experience in:
  • Process capability and control
  • In‑line inspection and measurement systems
  • Root cause analysis and structured problem solving
• Hands‑on experience in plastics, paper, or converting environments preferred.

Preferred

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (or equivalent).
• Experience implementing inspection or process control technologies at scale.
• Familiarity with digital tools and dashboards (as a user, not system owner).

Leadership & Competencies

• Strong manufacturing and process‑oriented systems thinker.
• Ability to translate quality requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Data‑driven with strong operational focus and bias for action.
• Effective influencer across plant and corporate functions.
• Passion for standardization, scalability, and continuous improvement.

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $102,600–$176,755

The range disclosed complies with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Offers within this range will be determined by considering relevant factors including education, experience, and internal alignment. This position may also be eligible for annual performance bonuses and other incentive programs. Sealed Air offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits designed to promote well‑being.

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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