Quality Engineer

Magnera Corporation; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnera Corporation in Fort Smith, AR seeks a Quality Engineer to maintain and improve quality systems, data analysis and customer interface across multiple plants.

You will lead process improvement projects, manage audits, develop specifications for new products, and support manufacturing with DMAIC methods, FMEA, and SPC.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Quality Management, Engineering or related field.
• Certified Quality Engineer a plus; Six Sigma certification preferred (green or black belt).
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality role; experience in paper or hygiene products is a plus.
• Familiarity with ISO standards, GMP, and microbiological testing methods preferred.
• Works independently and has the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to travel required (10-30%).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve quality systems, data analysis and customer interface, quality practices and continuous improvement activities.
• Plan, execute and document trial results for quality and process improvement.
• Provide support in developing specification for new products.
• Oversee internal, customer, and third-party audits from preparation through corrective action.
• Develop and lead assigned projects from start to completion.
• Lead improvement programs around quality KPIs (defects per unit, TCOQ, etc).
• Determine process and machine capabilities and continuous improvement programs through the use of statistical methods.
• Interface with customers and vendors; lead investigations into customer complaints and corrective actions.
• Utilize DMAIC, Six Sigma, SPC, and designed experiments to solve problems and improve process control and capability.
• Maintain asset SOPs and work instructions; partner with Product Development and Sales.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Travel ability

Education

BS in Quality Management, Engineering or related

Certified Quality Engineer

Six Sigma certification (green/black belt)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

Responsibilities

The Quality Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving quality systems, data analysis and customer interface, quality practices and continuous improvement activities.

• Ensure all tasks are performed in a safe manner and compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Regularly interacts with frontline leaders and production employees to provide direction and leadership.
• Provides technical expertise to Engineering, Operations, Logistics, Product Development, and Quality to support and improve plant performance.
• Plans, executes and documents trial results for quality and process improvement
• Provide support in developing specification for new products.
• Responsible for the daily monitoring and troubleshooting for quality and production
• Oversee internal, customer, and third-party audit from preparation through corrective action
• Develops and leads assigned projects from start to completion.
• Develops and leads improvement programs around quality KPIs (defects per unit, TCOQ, etc)
• Responsible for determining process and machine capabilities and continuous improvement programs through the use of statistical methods.
• Regularly interfaces with customers and vendors.
• Leads investigations into customer complaints and developing corrective action.
• Utilizes process control methodology (Six Sigma, SPC, Designed Experiments, etc...) to solve problems and improve process control and capability.
• Serves as a resource on plant technologies, control systems, and raw materials. Initiates and leads with implementation of process control improvements using DMAIC planning process.
• Initiates plans and processes to minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of processes and equipment.
• Manages process change through use of designed experiments.
• Leads process changes and maintains FMEA's for all assets.
• Ensures consistency of processes across all assets and shifts.
• Tracks improvement through use of Hoshin, Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma methodologies
• Ensures maintenance of asset SOP's and work instructions.
• Partners with Product Development and Sales.
• Support the effective implementation of investment projects approved for capacity or facility expansion and upgrades.
• May lead or participate in regional or global projects.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Quality Management, Engineering or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Certified Quality Engineer a plus. Six Sigma certification preferred (green or black belt)
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality role; experience in paper or hygiene products is a plus.
• Familiarity with ISO standards, GMP, and microbiological testing methods preferred
• Works independently and has the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to travel required (10-30%).
• Intermediate computer skills including MS Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Problem solving skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Paper, hygiene, or nonwovens experience desired.