Quality Engineer

Hexpol Ab; Parkman Township (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

HEXPOL Compounding Americas is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead the design and manufacturing quality improvements for rubber compounds. You will review lab testing, drive corrective actions with cross-functional teams, and maintain our ISO 9001:2015 framework to meet internal and customer specifications.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, data-driven decisions, and mentoring the quality team to sustain high standards and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field; significant experience may offset.
• CQE or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred.
• 7 years of manufacturing experience in Quality/Manufacturing Engineering.
• 5 years in rubber manufacturing or custom compounding environment preferred.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to supervise and develop associates.

Responsibilities

• Establish, sustain, and improve methods for quality control of rubber compounds.
• Review and approve daily lab testing to meet specs.
• Develop corrective actions with cross-functional teams to eliminate root causes of nonconformities.
• Maintain ISO 9001:2015 quality system and focus on quality objectives.
• Lead audits and ensure compliance with ISO9001 and customer requirements.
• Support lab activities and training of personnel.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

CQE or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Job description

To initiate, establish, sustain, and improve methods for controlling and improving the quality and integrity of all systems, processes, and procedures related to the design and manufacturing of rubber compounds. To review and approve daily lab testing of produced material to ensure that it meets internal and external specifications.

• Develop, document, implement and validate robust corrective actions with cross-functional teams that eliminate the causes of product and process nonconformities, especially customer complaints.
• Maintenance of existing ISO: 9001:2015 quality system with the focus on the HEXPOL’s quality objectives.
• Manage the nonconforming material process from identification through disposition.
• Drive continual quality improvement focused on improved customer satisfaction, exceeding quality objectives and reducing quality costs using systematic quality and/or six sigma tools within the framework of HEXPOL’s strategic initiatives
• Analyze process and test data to determine and improve process capability.
• Create and develop all related documentation (warrant, MSAs, FMEA, control plans) or PPAP submission.
• Represent HEXPOL during audits of the quality system by customers or third-party certification/registration agencies.
• Perform internal and external audits as required to ensure compliance with ISO9001, HEXPOL and customer requirements. Oversee the Layered Process Audit (LPA) program. Complete GEMBA walks, for audits, identify and address issues on the manufacturing floor.
• Support Purchasing in the development of our supply base and ensure all specifications are met
• Support any quality test laboratory activities including the reduction of variation in measurement systems.
• Manage the location personnel in training and enforcement of quality procedures, inspection methods, quality control and other quality assurance methods
• Direct the supervision of Lab Technicians and Quality team personnel.
• Perform any other project/task as assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other related fields degrees. Significant experience in Quality Engineering may be considered in lieu of education.
• Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, desired
• Seven (7) years’ manufacturing experience in Quality and/or Manufacturing Engineering positions.
• Five (5) years’ experience in any rubber manufacturing or custom compounding environment, preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent cooperation, collaboration skills and team-building skills.
• Ability to interact well with all personality types.
• Solid organizational skills and prioritization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and manage a broad range of responsibilities.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
• High degree of concentration with attention to detail, high energy, self-motivated and self-reliant.
• Ability to supervise, coach and develop Associates.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

HEXPOL Compounding Americas (HCA) is an essential early contributor to the global value chain responsible for the safety, quality, and performance of rubber compounding products and components used by original equipment manufacturers across a range of industries. Sectors served include automotive and transportation; building and construction; consumer and healthcare; oil and gas; industrial; energy, wire and cable; and rollers.

As a valued HEXPOL employee, we offer:

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program

HEXPOL Compounding Americas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

HEXPOL maintains a strict policy of not accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. We do not engage with agencies without a current, signed agreement in place. Any resume submitted in the absence of such an agreement will be considered the property of HEXPOL with no obligation to pay referral or placement fees.

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