Quality Engineer II

Trex Company; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) With Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and Education

Stock Purchase Program

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Trex Company, located in Winchester, Virginia, is seeking a dedicated Quality Engineer to enhance quality management efforts and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates with an engineering degree and significant experience in quality management methodologies will thrive in our 'people first' culture.

This full-time role involves leading cross-functional teams, data analysis for quality improvements, and supporting the quality department in maintaining the highest standards. Competitive benefits include paid vacation, health insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Two-year Associate degree with 10+ years of experience or a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience.
• Recognized certification like Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
• Basic knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, and ISO systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and foster a 'people first' culture.
• Conduct data analysis to identify quality improvement opportunities.
• Support quality department personnel and manage the quality lab.
• Ensure proper segregation of below-standard material.
• Develop and implement quality measurement methods.

Skills

Six Sigma Green Belt or higher

Knowledge of PPAP

Knowledge of FMEA

Knowledge of ISO systems

Quality data collection

SPC understanding

Education

Associates Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

When you work at Trex, you’re helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way. As our next Quality Engineer, you are skilled at leading and driving continuous improvement with structured problem-solving, lean, and Six Sigma methodologies to support the Trex Quality Management System. You will be responsible for all facets of quality-related items in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Put safety first – Always!
• Lead and foster our “people first” culture.
• Lead cross-functional teams to improve product quality.
• Work closely with the Quality Manager to update and execute Trex’s Quality Management System.
• Organize and analyze data to identify continuous improvement opportunities and drive to resolution.
• Establish SPC and visual management in manufacturing operations.
• Provide technical expertise concerning Trex service issues from internal and external queries, acting as a field representative with some supervision.
• Gather, interpret, and disseminate information such as:
• Monthly quality reports.
• Customer quality complaint data collection and analysis.
• Field quality-related issue resolution.
• Color variation reporting by plant and trend analysis.
• Competitor data collection and dissemination of quality benchmarking information.
• Maintain an archival database of quality information trends in an organized format, and provide a library accessible to manufacturing and technical service members.
• Assist in the customer service feedback process as the quality point of contact, directing questions to appropriate internal resources and participating in root cause investigations.
• Attend and support daily and weekly production meetings to ensure quality issues are addressed promptly.
• Communicate quality information status with appropriate team members.
• Communicate project status in written monthly reports to the supervisor.
• Work with supplier quality engineer/manager on supplier quality issues, driving resolution through the CAPA process.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve quality measurement methods, including new technologies (e.g., Vision Systems).
• Support quality department personnel, manage the quality lab, equipment, and testing to ensure consistency with Trex standards.
• Maintain current procedures and specifications for all Trex product lines.
• Ensure proper segregation and disposition of below-standard material, monitor quality data, and assist with startup of new products and processes.
• Implement capital-related projects within the quality department.
• Support inline monitoring quality and/or process instrumentation.
• Support new product development.
• Participate in additional duties as required by the quality manager.

Job Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Experience

We are looking for someone with a two-year Associate of Science in Engineering degree and 10 or more years of related experience, or a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years’ related experience.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Recognized certification like Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
• Basic knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, and ISO systems.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Background in quality data collection and systems (SPC) and/or their industrial applications.

Benefits & Perks

• Time Off: paid holidays and paid vacation.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: generous coverage and lower rates through wellness program.
• 401(k) With Company Match: match dollar for dollar.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Training and Education: online and on-site options.
• Stock Purchase Program.
• Employee Discount Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Trex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law.

E-VERIFY

Trex participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.