Quality Engineer

Oliver Healthcare Packaging; Feasterville-Trevose (Bucks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Healthcare Packaging in Feasterville-Trevose, PA seeks a Sr. Quality Engineer to lead projects improving product and process quality. You will serve as a project leader, partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and Sales to drive risk mitigation and process capability improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering or statistics, shop floor troubleshooting, strong analytics, and experience with quality tools such as SPC and DOE. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Statistics or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with kaizen and quality tools.
• Experience on shop floor troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain design and process risk analyses (e.g., FMEAs).
• Identify and report quality trends and implement corrective actions.
• Lead quality systems development and remediation of production issues.
• Coordinate cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Work with customers on quality concerns including resolutions.
• Train teams in problem solving and SPC concepts.
• Participate in internal audits and corrective actions.
• Travel availability.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Kaizen implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Statistics

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Statistica / Minitab

Job description

The Quality Engineer is responsible for leading projects to continuously improve the quality of our products and processes. Working as a project leader and internal consultant the QE works closely with department managers and team leaders to define improvement targets, measure and analyze process capabilities, perform root-cause analysis projects, implement improvements and control ongoing performance. Responsible for the quality system, customer concern processing and supporting development/production processes. Essential responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned:

Primary Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Create and maintain design and process risk analysis (e.g., FMEAs). Work with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and Sales on risk mitigation activities.
• Identify and report quality related trends and develop processes/systems to detect those trends proactively and respond accordingly to improve product and process quality.
• Lead the implementation of standard quality systems/processes for the detection, control, and remediation of production quality issues.
• Initiate capital investment requests or other strategic activities to improve product and process quality.
• Works with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and Sales to coordinate and lead cross functional efforts to address quality concerns or drive improvement in current performance.
• Works directly with customers on quality concerns including response to issues and conflict resolution.
• Teach and coach best practices in problem solving, root cause analysis, statistical quality control, and authoring work instructions.
• Participate in internal audit system and provide assistance to teams in resolving corrective actions.
• Support quality improvement projects as deemed necessary by the organization.

Basic Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university in Engineering, Statistics or related field; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience

• Shop floor experience in troubleshooting and resolving daily quality issues.
• Strong analytical skills including the use of simple and complex quality tools.
• Working knowledge to perform and lead kaizens.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep software skills including, MS Office, ERP, and Statistica, MiniTab, or related statistical analysis tool.
• Background in Total Quality Management (TQM), FDA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and ISO 9000 concepts.
• Certification or specialized training in Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE).

Sr. Quality Engineer -

• 6+ years of experience.
• Visual detection, PLC automation/controls experience and knowledge
• Experience developing and implementing quality systems/processes within existing business units.

Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Various levels of gowning are required.

Special Requirements

• Ability to travel (US and internationally)
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends