Quality Engineer

Neenah Paper, Inc.; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mativ is seeking a Quality Engineer for the New Berlin, WI site to support the development and maintenance of the Quality System and ensure products meet customer specifications and quality targets.

You will collaborate with QA, R&D, and manufacturing teams to manage PPAP, FMEA, Process Validation, and continuous improvement initiatives, using gages and lab equipment to qualify materials and resolve quality issues promptly. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be experienced with Quality Systems and ISO Documentation Systems.
• Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt) preferred
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) a plus

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of Quality System to assure that all products manufactured meet customer specifications and achieve superior quality levels.
• Manage and resolve customer and supplier inquiries, claims, and quality-related issues promptly and professionally.
• Utilize gages and lab equipment (Instruments etc.) to identify and qualify materials accurately.
• Review and ensure compliance with Supplier Quality Agreements.
• Assist in completing customer regulatory compliance forms.
• Manage and maintain documentation related to PPAP, FMEA, Process Mapping, Process Validation, and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Oversee part number specifications and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Conduct inspections of finished goods for medical or prime customers to ensure quality compliance.
• Participate in and lead process improvement projects and problem-solving activities as requested.
• Provide support to R&D teams with quality-related tasks.
• Coordinate quality activities for machine trials and special projects.
• Manage customer satisfaction rating processes and coordinate the analysis of quality related data
• Visit customers to address quality-related problems and provide support.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Data analysis

Customer facing communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Infor

Gage software

Job description

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

POSITION TITLE: Quality Engineer

LOCATION: New Berlin, WI

Support the development and maintenance of Quality System to assure that all products manufactured by the organization meet customer specifications and achieve superior quality levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve customer and supplier inquiries, claims, and quality-related issues promptly and professionally.
• Utilize various gages and lab equipment (FTIR, calipers, etc.) to identify and qualify materials accurately.
• Review and ensure compliance with Supplier Quality Agreements.
• Assist in completing customer regulatory compliance forms.
• Manage and maintain documentation related to PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), Process Mapping, Process Validation, and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Oversee part number specifications and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Conduct inspections of finished goods for medical or prime customers to ensure quality compliance.
• Participate in and lead process improvement projects and problem-solving activities as requested.
• Provide support to Research and Development teams with quality-related tasks.
• Coordinate quality activities for machine trials and special projects.
• Manage customer satisfaction rating processes and coordinate the analysis of quality related data
• Visit customers to address quality-related problems and provide support.

Note: This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required.

Qualifications

Education/Certifications/Experience

We Prefer

• Bachelor's degree, or 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be experienced with Quality Systems and ISO Documentation Systems.
• Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt) preferred
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) a plus

Skills We Require

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Expertise in continuous improvement, problem solving, and data analysis
• Familiarity with advanced computer application (Infor, gage software etc.).
• Capable of handling multiple projects/priorities.
• Excellent written and oral communication as this role is customer facing
• Strong interpersonal skills needed to interface with all levels in the organization.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

What we offer

Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.

About Mativ

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers' most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company’s two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end‑markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.