Quality Engineer

Lancesoft; Paris (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft is seeking a Quality Engineer for a six-month contract with possible extension. The role focuses on Quality System maintenance, root cause analysis, and continual improvement in a chemical-related manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include audits, SPC implementation, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure compliant product transfers. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years of quality engineering experience, with ASQ CQE preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or related discipline.
• 3-5 years experience in quality engineering role in chemical, rubber, or plastic industries.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, or pursuing certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 9000.
• LEAN, Six Sigma methodologies experience.
• DOE knowledge and capability to manage improvements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Quality System.
• Root cause analysis and corrective actions for process issues.
• Identify statistical methods for manufacturing processes.
• Lead continual improvement activities for Quality System.
• Train to build quality awareness across the company.
• Interface with Manufacturing, R&D and Engineering for product transfer.
• Conduct audits and close audit findings; develop CAPAs.
• Maintain quality documentation and SPC.
• Perform product reviews and evaluate impact of improvements on validation and design.
• Develop experiments using DOE techniques.

Skills

Quality engineering

DOE

LEAN

Six Sigma

Statistical methods

Minitab

Excel

Word

Communication

Education

B.S. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or Material Science

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Word

Job description

Shift: Morning shift Duration: 06 months contract with possible Extension

Job Description

Quality Engineer

• 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.
• Develops and performs 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.
• Conducts 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.
• Implements and maintains Statistical Process Control (SPC) for products and identifies potential process improvements.
• Conduct Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient product review.
• Evaluate impact of process improvement effort and manufacturing deviation on process validation and product design.
• Demonstrates good communication and project management skills.
• Collaborate with team members to support company goals.
• Develop experiments by applying full and fractional factorial techniques (DOE).
• Must be regular and punctual in attendance and adhere to all employee handbook policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or related discipline.
• 3 5 years experience in quality engineering role in chemical, rubber, or plastic industries.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, or are currently pursuing certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 9000.
• Working knowledge and experience with LEAN, Six Sigma methodologies.
• Working knowledge in Design of Experiments (DOE), and ability to manage implementation of improvements.
• Assist in validation processes including TM validation, manufacturing process validation, cleaning validation.
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Excel, Word.
• Experience with Minitab or other statistical software strongly desirable.
• Understanding of statistical process and quality control principle.
• Skilled in metrology tools.
• 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.