Quality Engineer - Lean Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement

SGL; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SGL Carbon is seeking a Quality Engineer focused on continuous improvement to drive product excellence and operational efficiency. This role blends standard quality assurance with problem-solving methodologies like Lean Six Sigma to optimize manufacturing, streamline workflows, and elevate production standards.

Key responsibilities include auditing suppliers, reviewing customer requests, maintaining ISO 9001 policies, and leading improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Lean Manufacturing experience and/or Green Belt status.
• Use of statistical software (Mini tab, Excel).
• Bachelor’s Degree in a process engineering focused discipline – chemical, mechanical, materials or manufacturing engineering.
• Good written and technical communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of MS products.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring quality targets are met
• Conduct testing on new parts/ units per requirements (Specifications, Drawings, ANSI, EPA) as needed
• Complete Quality Audit activities at SGL suppliers
• Review customer requests/complaints related to Production parts
• Aid in maintaining ISO 9001 policies & procedures
• Manage assigned work packages
• Monitor quality of manufacturing departments at SGL
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities and events
• Assist with root cause analysis, countermeasure, & implementation for quality problems
• Answer inspector questions on issues
• Product and process auditing
• Manage calibration program

Skills

Internal auditing

Minitab

Scrap reduction

Shainin/DFSS

Independent work

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Relationship building

Team effectiveness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in process engineering (chemical/mechanical/materials/manufacturing)

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Job description

SGL Carbon is seeking a Quality Engineer focused on continuous improvement to drive product excellence and operational efficiency. This role blends standard quality assurance with problem-solving methodologies like Lean Six Sigma to optimize manufacturing, streamline workflows, and elevate production standards.

Key responsibilities include auditing suppliers, reviewing customer requests, maintaining ISO 9001 policies, and leading improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams.