QUALITY ENGINEER ASSOCIATE

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; South Bend, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated in South Bend, IN is seeking a Quality Engineer Associate – 1st Shift to help maintain and improve quality systems, document best practices, and support TPM-driven defect reduction at the South Bend plant.

Under the Quality Engineer II, you will lead investigations of out-of-spec materials, support audits, and help develop capabilities across Operations, Warehouse and QA teams while learning to apply tools like FMEA, SPC and DOE.

Qualifications

• BSc in Technical; Quality/Research/Product Development required.
• 1–2 years manufacturing quality experience required; PM experience preferred.
• Must lead cross-functional teams and interface with vendors, HQ, and Operations.
• Proficiency with TPM tools (FMEA, SPC, DMAIC) and data analysis.
• Knowledge of statistics and ability to apply quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain documentation of best operating practices.
• Lead management of out-of-spec materials, defects, and complaints using TPM.
• Quality lead for start-up of processes, equipment, and formulas.
• Drive process capability improvements and data-driven opportunities.
• Conduct internal audits and participate in external audits.
• Develop capabilities of Operations, Warehouse, and QA teams.
• Maintain quality programs and inspection plans.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Statistical analysis

Process capability

Quality systems

Education

BSc in Technical

Tools

FMEA

SPC

DMAIC

DOE

5 Why

Job description

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You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire a Quality Engineer Associate – 1st Shift immediately at our South Bend, IN Plant located at 3425 W Lathrop St in South Bend, IN.

Under the direction of the Quality Engineer II, the Associate Quality Engineer is responsible for the overall development and maintenance of documentation that captures best operating practices in some of the operations deparmtnets within the plant. The key objective of this role is to reduce variation in operating methods thereby improving the reliability, repeatability of processes and eliminate defects.

Lead the management, disposition and system improvements for Out of Specification, defective Materials (Raw, WIP, and Finished goods), and complaints using TPM process (e.g., FMEA, QC Matrix, SPC, 5 Why, 12 Step, DMAIC, Risk Assessments, etc.)

Quality Technical Lead for start-up of process, equipment design and formulas

Drive manufacturing process capability improvements through variation reduction, error-proofing, and implementation of statistics. This include collecting and analyzing data to identify and prioritize opportunities for improvement of product and process quality

Implement quality best practices and McCormick Quality Standards

Conduct Internal Audits and participate in external audits

Develop capabilities of Operation, Warehouse and QA Teams in relationships to understanding and implementation of quality standards and best practices

Daily Maintenance of Quality Programs (e.g., Infinity, Print Systems, checkweighers, operational procedure review / update, Inspection Plans)

BSc in Technical ; Quality/Research/Product Development

1;2 years Manufacturing Quality Experience required Project Management Experience preferred.

Leading cross;functional team required Must be able to professionally relate to key vendors, HQ, and Operations to help grow partnerships, gaining agreement on performance expectations and influence change. Must have ability to learn technical equipment/process and its capabilities. Must be able to relate work tasks to the 7 major plant KPIs (safety, people, quality, performance, service, cost, and innovation). Must be able to execut Design of Experiements. (DOE)

Influence & Positive Impact – Will be coached and mentored by the Quality Engineer II at persuading, motivating, and energizing others at all levels. Passionate, personable, self;confident, and likeable. Able to flex style and direct, collaborate, or empower as the situation requires. Ability to establish a personal power base built on mutual trust, fairness, and honesty. Establish and maintain productive relationships and networks to facilitate business transactions.

Ability to learn and apply statistical and focus improvement tools for process improvements (SPC, Capability studies, FMEA, DOE, etc.) Excellent organizational skills to be able to handle multiple projects and activities to ensure on time completion Excellent verbal and written skills. Medium to excellent Microsoft suite skills. Ability to work independently and have flexible work hour Adaptability – open to and actively solicit new ideas and opinions

Ability to learn and apply statistical and focus improvement tools for process improvements (SPC, Capability studies, FMEA, DOE, etc.) Excellent organizational skills to be able to handle multiple projects and activities to ensure on time completion Excellent verbal and written skills. Medium to excellent Microsoft suite skills. Ability to work independently and have flexible work hour Adaptability – open to and actively solicit new ideas and opinions

HACCP, GFSI (SQF, BRC, etc.), Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt)

SAP experience preferred TPM Experience preferred (within a food or pharmeceutical industry preferably)

Ability to recognize problem, analyze and develop solutions using a logical thought process. Low to Medium level of complex, ambiguous problems - some of which are time sensitive and multi disciplinary. Must have the ability to lead / direct large cross function teams that includes corporate and plant functions through improvements using Focus Improvement and Total Production Maintenance (TPM) tools. Limited interaction with Customers and minimal (if any) interaction with suppliers. Making decisions based on facts, sound logic, and training is critical for the daily management of the areas of responsibility. Will have input to annual strategic QA Leadership plan for plant as well as responsible for delivering key department and plant level metrics based on individual contributions and work. Incumbent may impact, either positively or negatively the business unit through quality errors that are not detected or avoided. The negative impact could be significant for the McCormick reputation as well as significant costs associated with quality errors in the form of sub-quality product that needs to destroyed. This could be in the $100,000 or greater. Engage with teams across McCormick

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.