Quality Engineer

vwr; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor seeks a Quality Engineer in California to develop and maintain quality systems, perform inspection, testing, and statistical analysis to ensure product and process quality.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, R&D and Engineering to transfer new products, drive continuous improvement, and participate in audits while maintaining meticulous documentation and SPC reviews.

Qualifications

• Education: BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or related discipline.
• 0-3 years experience in quality engineering role in chemical, rubber, or plastic industries preferred.
• ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate or Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt is desirable; knowledge of ISO 9000/AS9100; SAP 4/HANA; LEAN/Six Sigma; DOE; validation processes; Minitab.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Quality System continually.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Identify statistical methods relevant to the manufacturing process.
• Drive continual improvement to enhance the Quality System.
• Assist in developing training to raise quality awareness.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, R&D and Engineering for new product transfers.
• Participate in audits and close audit findings with cross-functional teams.
• Create and maintain quality documentation; review SPC for products.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Material Science

Tools

SAP 4/HANA ERP System

Minitab

DOE

Excel

Job description

The Opportunity:

At Avantor, people are the most important part of our success because they drive our global performance. That's why our Operations, Lab Services, Sales, and many other Avantor teams rely on our talent acquisition initiatives to attract, engage and hire the right talent. Avantor's Assurance and Systems vertical is a crucial part of this mix, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits.

Under general supervision, the Quality Engineer will develop, modify, apply, and maintain quality evaluation and control systems/protocols. Devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment. Design and analyze inspection and testing processes, mechanisms, and equipment. Conduct quality assurance tests and performing statistical analysis to assess the level of control and manage product quality risks.

What we're looking for:

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or related discipline.
• Experience: 0-3 years experience in quality engineering role in chemical, rubber, or plastic industries preferred

Desired Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate or Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt certification.
• Knowledge of ISO 9000/ AS9100.
• Knowledge of SAP 4/HANA ERP System.
• Working knowledge and experience with LEAN, Six Sigma methodologies.
• Working knowledge in Design of Experiments (DOE), and ability to manage implementation of improvements.
• Experience with validation processes including TM validation, manufacturing process validation, cleaning validation.
• Experience with Minitab or other statistical software strongly desirable.
• Understanding of statistical process and quality control principle.

Who you are:

• Proficiency working with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to identify problems and communicate solutions in a constructive and positive manner.
• Attention to detail; excellent organizational and record keeping skills.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Responsible for Quality System maintenance.
• Performs root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action for process related issues.
• Identifies statistical methods relevant to the manufacturing process.
• Responsible for continual improvement activities to enhance the Quality System.
• Assists with developing training to build quality awareness throughout the company.
• Interfaces with Manufacturing, Research and Development and Engineering to ensure transfer of newly developed products that are in accordance with approved data and analysis.
• Participates in audits, including closing out audit findings, creating audits finding reports and works with cross functional teams to determine proper corrective and preventive actions.
• Assists in creation and maintaining quality documentation.
• Reviews Statistical Process Control (SPC) for products and identifies potential process improvements.
• Evaluates impact of process improvement effort and manufacturing deviation on process validation and product design.
• Demonstrates good communication and project/time management skills.
• Collaborates with team members to support company goals.
• Develops experiments by applying full and fractional factorial techniques (DOE).
• Must be regular and punctual in attendance and adhere to all NuSil employee handbook policies.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is $62,500.00 - $100,625.00 Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirm