QUALITY ENGINEER

VYBOND SPECIALTY ADHESIVES LLC; Salmons (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VYBOND SPECIALTY ADHESIVES LLC is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead and improve quality systems across manufacturing. You will monitor all phases of the quality process, using statistical methods to drive improvements and satisfy customer requirements.

The role requires strong project management, cross-functional collaboration, and a hands-on approach to data analysis, problem solving, and process control in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in a related role.
• ISO9001 / IATF16949 familiarity or training preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications; JD Edwards; MS Project or Smartsheet knowledge preferred.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours if needed.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure systems are in place for manufacturing, labeling, testing, dispositioning and shipping per ISO 9001 / IATF16949.
• Support plant and company quality objectives for continuous improvement, new product development, and metrics tracking.
• Own issues from raw materials through finished product, including customer complaints.
• Ensure internal specifications meet customer, regulatory, external specifications, and company requirements.
• Act as a customer representative for assigned areas.
• Support EHS policies and Operations Excellence initiatives (Six Sigma, Lean).
• Build effective relationships with assigned customers.
• Verify process capabilities meet internal specs for Automotive, Aerospace, Nuclear, etc.
• Maintain document control and coordinate with the ISO team.
• Lead data analysis and process control; oversee QA data collection and FEMA sessions.
• Oversee product release, documentation and testing for customer satisfaction.
• Facilitate investigation of non-conforming product and implement corrective actions.
• Provide quality training and communicate standards across the business.
• Identify cost-saving improvement projects and monitor effectiveness.
• Understand test methods and equipment and conduct studies for process/product improvements.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical/problem solving

Cross-functional leadership

Multitasking

Detail orientation

Business acumen

High pressure work

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

ISO 9001 / IATF16949 familiarity

Tools

MS Office

JD Edwards

MS Project

Smartsheet

Quality tools training

Job description

Vybond is a global market leader in pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes, delivering innovative solutions to a variety of industrial and specialty markets. Headquartered in Franklin, KY, with facilities in Riverhead, NY, and Bristol, RI, Vybond Group, Inc. manufactures specialty foil, film, and duct tapes and adhesives. With over 1,500 specialty SKUs spanning 500+ product families, Vybond serves 1,500+ customers across the HVAC, building and construction, industrial, retail, medical, aerospace, automotive, and other specialty industries.Job Summary:This position will be a leader and help create solutions through monitoring every phase of the quality process. To meet our high-quality standards, statistical analysis methods will be used to drive quality improvements for our manufacturing processes for customer satisfaction.Key Responsibilities:1. Ensure systems are in place for products to be manufactured, labeled, tested, dispositioned and shipped in accordance with ISO9001 and/or IATF16949, and other regulatory and company policies for specific areas of assigned responsibility.2. Support plant and company quality objectives for continuous improvement, new product development, operational excellence, and metrics tracking.3. Support a total system approach to quality by assuming responsibility for issues related to raw materials through finished product (including customer complaints) for assigned areas of responsibility.4. Ensure internal specifications meet customer, regulatory, external specifications, and company requirements. The Quality Engineer positions have responsibility for one or more of the following: Industrial, HVAC, Building & Construction, Areospace, Automotive, Pipeline, Retail and associated documentation requirements. Act as a customer representative.5. Actively support all EHS policies to promote a safe work environment. Support Operations Excellence initiatives of the company including Six Sigma, Lean, etc.6. Build effective working relationships with assigned customers7. Specifications- Ensure customer, regulatory and company requirements are within defined process capabilities and that internal specifications ensure that production meets customer requirements, i.e. Automotive, ASTM, Areospace, Nuclear, etc.8. Documentation- Maintain document control so products, processes, and documentation effectively meet all requirements. Work with ISO team to ensure that document control system is properly maintained.9. Data Analysis / Process Control- Lead FEMA sessions and define actions for follow up. Responsible for QA data collection system in collaboration with Lab Supervisor to ensure the database is reviewed and fields, views, and specifications meet the requirements of the department and business. Data analysis should be performed to identify trends and consistency. Ensure inspection and control charting requirements are met and appropriate actions are being taken to be in control. Proactively perform capability studies and analyze statistical quality data through product reviews10. Product Release- Responsible for controlling product documentation, testing, and product release for customer satisfaction11. Non-Conforming Product / Problem Solving- Non-conforming product is placed on hold, investigated, and dispositioned timely. Facilitate customer complaints, internal investigations, NCMR investigations, and any activities related to customer satisfaction and dissatisfaction. Implement statistical based problem-solving methods, i.e. green belt tools, RCA. Identify and facilitate improvement projects / corrective actions and monitor for effectiveness.12. Training- Responsible for quality assurance / quality systems training to support the business. Communicate quality standards, customer concerns, supplier concerns, and internal concerns for all products to manufacturing. i.e. visual tools, meetings, etc.13. Cost Savings- Responsible for ideas / projects that drives savings to achieve plant objectives14. Testing- Responsible for understanding the test methods and equipment. Able to perform studies for process / product improvementsCompetencies Required:1. Strong Project Management/ Change Management skills2. Excellent communication and organizational skills, with demonstrated meeting facilitation skills3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills4. Ability to organize, coordinate and direct cross-functional teams and to influence without direct authority5. Ability to handle multiple, varied projects, prioritize and act with sense of urgency6. Attention to detail7. Solid understanding of business functions Sales, Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sourcing, and Logistics8. Ability to work well in high pressure environment9. Ability to work independently with limited supervisionQualifications:1. Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience2. 3-5 years of experience in a related role3. ISO9001/IATF16949 familiarity or training preferred4. Proficiency with MS Office applications, JD Edwards. MS Project or Smartsheet knowledge preferred5. Ability to travel, work flexible hours on occasion if needed6. Ability to interact with all levels of the organizationPHYSICAL DEMANDS OF JOB:Standing: (Frequent) Employee must be able to stand to complete various duties associated with essential job functions such as leading trainings, overseeing plant functions and maintaining a neat and organized workspace.Walking: (Frequent) Employee must be able to walk to complete various duties associated with essential job functions such as leading trainings, overseeing plant functions and maintaining a neat and organized workspace.Sitting: (Constant) Employee must be able to sit to complete various duties associated with essential job functions such as operating computer and communicating via phone.Lifting: (Occasional) Employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist level of 36 inches to complete various duties associated with essential job functions such as lifting product.Carrying: (Occasional) Employee must be able to complete front or side carries product weighing up to 50 pounds for distances up to 15 feet.Pushing/Pulling: (Occasional) Employee must be able to generate push force and pull force of 50 pounds to complete various duties associated with essential job functions such as moving / adjusting product location.Forward Bending: (Occasional) Employee must be able to attain/maintain a forward flexed position of up to 60 degrees to complete various duties associated with essential job functions such as loading paper into copier tray and maintaining an organized and clean workspace.Trunk Rotation: (Occasional) Employee must be able to rotate their trunk/torso left-right in a standing and seated position to complete various duties associated with essential job functions such as working at desk and maintaining an organized and clean workspace.Reaching: (Frequent) Employee must be able to forward reach to a shoulder level of up to 48 inches to complete various duties associated with essential job functions such as entering data into computer,Manipulating/Handling/Gripping: (Occasional) Employee must be able complete gripping, pinching and manipulation of various pieces of equipment to complete various duties associated with essential job functions such as entering data into computer, pushing of carts, answering phones and maintaining an organized and clean workspace. A grip force of up t0 50 pounds is necessary for the completion of tasks.Climbing: (Occasional) Employee must be able to ascend / descend steps and / or equipment varying from 7 – 12 inches in step height to complete various duties associated with essential job functions such as accessing elevated production areas.Kneeling: (Never)Crouching: (Never)Crawling: (Never)Squatting: (Occasional) Employee must be able to squat to complete various duties associated with essential job functions such as lifting product, filing documents, placing paper into copier tray and maintaining an organized and clean workspace.Postural Balancing: (Occasional) Employee must be able to maintain both static and dynamic standing balance to complete various duties associated with essential job functions such as leading trainings, overseeing plant functions and maintaining a neat and organized workspace.WORK LEVEL:Medium Work (Level 3) as defined by the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.SIGNIFICANT WORKSITE MEASUREMENTS:Tools: weighing up to 1 pounds.Materials: weighing up to 50 pounds.Steps/Ladders: up to 7-12-inch step/rung heights.TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM JOB:Computer, pen, paper, phone, copier, fax machine