Quality Engineer IV

Covestro AG; South Deerfield (NH); On-site; USD 92,498 - 171,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Covestro AG is seeking a Quality professional to support manufacturing processes at our South Deerfield Site. This full-time position focuses on developing and maintaining Quality systems to meet and exceed internal standards.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing ISO 9001 compliance, improving Quality outcomes, and supporting production teams.

We offer a salary range of $92,498 - $171,664 along with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably Chemical Engineering, Polymer, or Materials).
• Minimum of 3 years in a manufacturing or engineering role.
• 6 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Integrate safety practices into all activities.
• Support ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.
• Provide technical support and training to site personnel.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure effective communication with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Quality Management

Engineering support

Continuous Improvement

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

SAP

Job description

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place. This position is responsible for supporting manufacturing processes at the Covestro South Deerfield Site. This position develops and maintains Quality systems used for the production of Thermoplastic Polyurethane and Polycarbonate films and sheets that meet internal Quality standards and Customer requirements. This includes supporting local / global Quality objectives, ensuring the effectiveness of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System at the Covestro South Deerfield Site and improving Quality outcomes using structured problem‑solving tools to investigate and address Quality problems, issues and opportunities.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Safety
  Integrates the site's incident free workplace culture into all activities. Routinely mitigates safety related issues and actively participates in on site safety teams. Capable of Management of Change activities for standard process and project activities.
• Quality Management System
  Supports SDF Quality Management System for ISO 9001:2015 certification and alignment with Global IMS. Leads / serves on Self‑Assessment team to meet annual Compliance requirements. Maintains / updates existing Quality documentation and develops new, as needed. Supports / may lead Internal / External Audits. Supports / leads QMS processes (Calibration, DCR, NCMR, MRB, Supplier Management (raw materials), etc.) and suggests improvements. Supports / May complete requests for Customer specifications, PPAP, Quality Survey and other Customer documentation.
• Regional Technical Production Management
  Supports NA RTPM responsibilities aligned with Global TPM. Maintains specification library. Supports training of SF personnel to RTPM related SOP (new hire, new role). Supports ChiPs (change in production site) projects. Supports capability program to support continuous improvement. Leads PPAP process and serves as signatory. Reviews and approves new material set up for SAC. Supports Oekotex Standard 100 audit. Updates PCM with results from Technical Data Sheet audit program. Supports (or may lead) ChiPs (change in production site) project, maintains associated checklists and works closely with GTPM colleagues. Maintains RTPM and QA SharePoint sites.
• Technical Support
  Provides day to day support to the Internal Customer (Production, Engineering, GQM, GTPM, CO/OM, MM, Innovation) to ensure Quality outcomes at site. Evaluates Quality outcomes on moderately complex issues and suggests improvements. Provides work direction to Quality Technicians, Production employees or Process Technicians in making quality related decisions. Maintains and updates Quality documentation (raw material specifications, Production Record Reports, Quality SOP/Work Instructions, etc.) and materials for Quality training activities. Supports / Leads Quality training and supports process and product development trials. Provides engineering support to complex projects across product lines. Participates in global communities and projects.
• Continuous Improvement
  Possesses a continuous improvement mindset. Leads moderate continuous improvement teams / efforts at the site. Identifies opportunities for improvement activities at the site. Generates Quality KPI data as assigned, performs data analysis and suggests / leads actions to improve Quality outcomes. Applies statistical analysis to determine process and product capability.
• Business Support
  Understand the business and economic drivers for the site. Serves as the Voice of the External Customer / Voice of Business.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred ChE, Polymer, Materials) and a minimum of 3+ years, in a manufacturing or engineering role.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience preferred.
• Thermoplastic film extrusion and web handling, ISO 9001, Quality and 5S tools, Continuous Improvement, Microsoft Office products.
• Advanced degree, ASQ certification – LSS Green/Black Belt, Quality Engineer, Quality Auditor.

Knowledge and Skills

• Computer skills – Microsoft Office products, Minitab, Desirable – SAP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills.
• Practices active listening skills, able to communicate openly and effectively, providing timely and relevant feedback to facilitate appropriate actions by self and others.
• Relates well to people at all levels in the organization and possesses a balanced sensitivity to safety, employee concerns and business needs.
• Able to function as a peer in a team environment and potentially lead cross‑functional teams to ensure timely delivery of results.
• Diligent and conscientious worker, self‑motivated, self‑starter and possessing self‑directive capabilities.

Salary Range

$92,498 - $171,664. This is a full‑time role that includes competitive pay, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, 401K 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 on an individual's qualifications to perform a 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/gender expression or any unlawful criterion, existing under applicable federal, state, or local law.