Quality Assurance Engineer - Assembly Operations

Laitram LLC; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Intralox, L.L.C. Quality Department at Harahan is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer for our Assembly Operations. The role supports continuous improvement, audits, and quality training to ensure product and process excellence.

The position requires a engineering degree and 2+ years in a manufacturing quality environment or plastics injection molding, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in common quality tools.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required (bachelor level or higher).
• 2+ years manufacturing quality experience (or plastics injection molding).
• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SigmaXL, InfinityQS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support critical success factors and continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide oversight of root cause and corrective action program.
• Monitor trends from key metrics and drive improvements using quality tools.
• Provide oversight of the technical audit program.
• Coordinate and support setting and updating product specifications.
• Maintain and improve documentation of processes and procedures.
• Provide oversight of the quality training program.
• Research and champion new quality technologies.
• Evaluate opportunities for improvements to the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Maintain oversight of data analysis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in any field of engineering

Tools

SigmaXL

InfinityQS

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Intralox, L.L.C. Quality Department has an opening for a Quality Assurance Engineer for our Assembly Operations at our Harahan location. This position will be scheduled Monday through Friday from 7am - 3:30pm. Overtime and weekend work may be required as needed. This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship. Intralox is a division of Laitram, L.L.C., with an extensive portfolio of innovative products and services that improve lives and optimize business worldwide each day. Intralox’s conveyance solutions enhance food safety, power e-commerce, and solve challenges for industries from automotive to industrial manufacturing to consumer goods. Together, our 3,000+ global employees are reliable problem solvers, continuously developing and directly delivering solutions that have driven our customers’ growth worldwide for more than 50 years. We consistently and sustainably work together to create long-term value by continuously improving products, services, and processes for our customers. Our award-winning customer service team provides comprehensive support and access to technical experts to deliver fast, reliable solutions. Intralox was founded upon the principle of doing the right thing, by treating customers, employees, and suppliers with honesty, fairness, and respect. We aim as a company to practice these principles every day, which is why we have been consistently recognized for innovation and workplace excellence. We listen objectively, think creatively, and deliver results. To learn more about our company culture, philosophy, and benefits, please visit our company page.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support critical success factors and continuous improvement efforts
• Provide oversight of root cause and corrective action program
• Monitor trends from key metrics and drives improvement using quality tools and systems
• Provide oversight of technical audit program
• Coordinate and support the setting and updating of product specifications
• Manage and improve documentation of processes and procedures
• Provide oversight of implementation and maintenance of the quality training program
• Research and champion the implementation of new quality technologies
• Evaluate opportunities for improvements for the current Quality Management System (QMS)
• Maintain oversight of data analysis

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in any field of engineering
• 2+ years of work experience in a manufacturing quality environment or plastics injection molding
• Proficiency in basic and advanced computer software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SigmaXL, InfinityQS, etc.)
• Basic understanding of the following: quality concepts, quality tools, probability, statistics, engineering processes, and change management
• Strong analytical and critical problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Up-to-date professional quality certifications (ASQ, QAI, CSSC, etc.)
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification(s)
• Passion for learning and growth with ability to manage own tasks and meet goals and objectives with little supervision
• Demonstration of sense of urgency and ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to transfer knowledge well, and simplify complexity when communicating on all levels
• Proven track record of making consistent, logical, and objective decisions using good judgment
• Ability to assume good intentions and exhibit trust in workplace relationships