Quality Engineer II

Covestro AG; South Deerfield (NH); On-site; USD 75,032 - 139,316; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Covestro AG in South Deerfield, NH is seeking a Quality Engineer to support manufacturing processes. This full-time role involves developing quality systems for Thermoplastic Polyurethane and Polycarbonate production, ensuring compliance with ISO9001 and guiding quality management initiatives.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with at least 1 year of relevant experience, preferably in Chemical or Polymer Engineering. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant experience in engineering.
• Experience with ISO9001, 5S, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge in extrusion and web handling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure alignment with internal quality standards and customer requirements.
• Support the company-wide QMS for ISO9001:2015.
• Lead smaller continuous improvement teams and generate quality KPI data.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong interpersonal skills

Team player

Proficiency in Minitab

Proficiency in SAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

SAP

JMP

Job description

Overview

This position supports manufacturing processes at the Covestro South Deerfield Site, developing and maintaining quality systems for Thermoplastic Polyurethane and Polycarbonate film and sheet production. It ensures alignment with internal quality standards and customer requirements, including ISO9001 implementation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Safety: Demonstrate the site’s safety culture, manage minor safety improvement projects, participate on safety teams, and handle Management of Change activities for simple changes.
• Regional Technical Product Management (RTPM): Support NA RTPM duties, create and maintain PPAP documents and library, provide specifications for raw materials, packaging, and films, maintain film specifications, support medical testing and IMDS requests, manage SAC tracking in JTS, submit Oekotex samples, and maintain RTPM and QA SharePoint sites.
• Quality Management System: Support the company‑wide QMS for ISO9001:2015, serve on the self‑assessment team, maintain and update quality documentation, support QMS processes (Calibration, DCR, NCMR, MRB, Supplier Management), improve QMS practices, and respond to customer specifications, PPAP, and quality surveys.
• Technical Support: Provide day‑to‑day support to internal customers (Production, Engineering, GQM, GTPM, etc.) to ensure quality outcomes, evaluate quality issues, provide direction to technicians and process personnel, update quality documentation, support training, and contribute to product development trials.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead smaller CI teams, utilize CI tools, generate quality KPI data, and perform statistical analysis to determine process and product capability.
• Business Support: Apply business and economic principles in daily and project work, and act as the Voice of the External Customer / Voice of Business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Preferred: Chemical, Polymer, or Materials Engineering; ASQ certification (LSS Yellow/Green Belt, Quality Engineer, Quality Auditor).
• Experience in extrusion and web handling, ISO9001, 5S, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Minitab, JMP, SEEQ, and SAP is desirable.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication, active listening, and timely feedback.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work with people at all levels, and balance safety, employee concerns, and business needs.
• Team player, self‑motivated, diligent, and self‑starter with self‑directive capabilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $75,032 – $139,316.
• Full‑time role with competitive pay, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, 401(k) with company match, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, and medical, dental, and vision coverage (no waiting period).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hiring and advancement are based on job-related requirements and an individual’s qualifications to perform the job. All aspects of employment are carried out free of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/ expression, or any unlawful criterion, as existing under applicable federal, state, or local law.