Quality Engineer

Colonial Group; Scotland Neck (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Quality Engineer to assist the plant in monitoring and reporting quality issues. Reporting to the Director of Quality, you will oversee ISO compliance, lead internal audits, and drive improvements across procedures, documentation, and training.

You will perform QC inspections, manage non-conforming materials, and support PPAP packages for automotive customers, with a focus on root cause analysis and cross-functional collaboration to resolve issues and uphold safety

Qualifications

• College or university science-related diploma/degree or equivalent rubber industry experience.
• Proficiency with Airboss software including QPulse, IFS and PI.
• Relevant training or courses in quality systems and audits.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ISO 9001, 14001 and 17025 compliance; act as internal lead auditor.
• Promote ISO awareness; advise on procedures, work instructions and records.
• Facilitate actions from internal audits and drive improvements.
• Perform QC inspections on finished goods, WIP and raw materials.
• Lead containment and corrective action for non-conformances.
• Coordinate customer quality returns, samples, credits and approvals.
• Create and maintain Process Flow diagrams, Control Plans, FMEAs, VSM.
• Prepare PPAP packages for automotive customers.
• Conduct measurement system analysis and SPC; perform gauge R&R studies.
• Collaborate with production/technical teams to resolve issues and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Statistical methods

QPulse

IFS

PI

Education

Science degree or equivalent in rubber industry

Job description

Reporting to the Director of Quality, the Quality Engineer’s role is to assist the organization in monitoring and reporting on quality issues in the plant.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee plant ISO 9001, 14001 & 17025 compliance including: serve as internal lead auditor; promote ISO awareness throughout the plant; advise AirBoss managers on improvements to procedures, work instructions, documentation, auditing, training and record keeping.
• Facilitate actions and improvements resulting from internal audits.
• Quality Control inspections throughout the plant including finished goods, WIP & raw materials, as required.
• Support control of non-conforming raw materials area and support disposition as checked.
• Initiate and complete Process Flow diagrams, Control Plans, FMEA’s, and Value Stream Mapping (asset 16949 auditor).
• Initiate and complete PPAP packages for Automotive customers.
• Initiate and complete containment, root cause analysis and corrective action requests for Internal and Customer Non-Conformances
• Co-ordinate all customer quality returns including samples, receiving, inventory transactions, and accurate credits with approvals.
• Document Control through QPulse.
• Perform measurement system analysis, including statistical process control, gauge R&R studies and capability studies.
• Actively seek to resolve ongoing quality issues by collaborating with the Production and Technical groups to identify problems and initiate viable solutions.
• Is a safety advocate; leads by example by complying with all plant and Occupational Health and Safety policies.
• Actively participate as team leader/member on initiated improvement Projects.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• College or University science related diploma/degree or equivalent experience in the rubber industry
• Proficient in Airboss software ie. QPulse, IFS, PI
• Any related Training and Courses
• Leadership skills
• Good Computer skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of Statistical Methods an asset
• Good communication skills