Quality Intern

Syensqo; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing support

Job summary

Syensqo is seeking a Quality Engineer intern to establish and improve quality practices for materials used in aerospace and emerging industrial applications. You will design and review quality systems, sampling plans and inspection methods, and collaborate with operations to boost reliability and performance.

The role requires knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001/Nadcap, problem-solving and data analysis skills, plus hands-on experience with quality tools. Housing support is provided for relocation.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of Bachelor or Master degree in Chemistry, Polymer science, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science.
• Strong knowledge of inspection and quality engineering principles including AS9100/ISO9001 and Nadcap.
• Lead auditor experience is desired; auditor certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and improve quality practices for design, manufacture and validation of materials.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for quality problems.
• Develop sampling plans, control plans and inspections with customers and internal teams.
• Support audits and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing.

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

Six-Sigma Black Belt

JMP

Minitab

SQL

Job description

Job ID

34975

Quality Intern

Internship

Piedmont - SC, United States of America (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Piedmont - SC,United States of America)

Important EEO information related to openings in the US

Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Click here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) to access the Know Your Rights poster.

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

The purpose of the Quality Engineer position is to establish and improve Quality practices and procedures pertaining to the design, manufacture, and validation of materials for aerospace and emerging industrial applications. This position is also responsible for the design and evaluation of Quality Systems, sampling plans, inspection methods, root cause investigation, corrective action implementation, and is responsible for reviewing and recommending solutions to quality problems from internal and external customers.Work collaboratively with operations to enhance the quality and reliability performance of products. Establish and maintain appropriate documentation as required for Quality Systems activities.

We count on you for:

Maintain current knowledge of laboratory techniques, customer specifications, international standards (e.g. AS9100, ISO 9001, Nadcap, TS16949), equipment, and material safety data sheets (MSDS), to be used in the assigned areas.

Lead problem solving efforts to resolve respective quality and productivity issues with test equipment. Communicate with respective personnel to identify test process improvement opportunities and/or ideas. Document proposed ideas/opportunities and proposed methods for realizing improvement opportunities, Work with test equipment and/or processes to identify opportunities/ideas to improve reliability and equipment up-time..

Evaluate and/or design sampling plans and process control plans .Evaluate and recommend inspection gauges and test equipment.

Lead area specific Material Review Board activities and participate in related activities, failure analysis and corrective action investigations. Lead and support Corrective Action investigations and tasks, to determine root cause and corrective actions needed.

Support manufacturing in analyzing manufacturing product lines to determine how or where, within the manufacturing or inspection process, the root cause of non-conformances or customer complaints exist.

Identify quality performance, trends and corrective action by coordinating with customers and suppliers. Ensures compliance to specified quality requirements by performing in-house audits surveys.

Develop statistical process controls by applying and maintaining applicable control charts. Analyze data by completing ANOVA, DOE, GR&R, Capability, FMEA, and SPC as required.

Refine and enhance products and processes by applying continuous improvement and key lean manufacturing principles and techniques to critical areas of production.

Assist with internal and external audits. May act as main contact in audit. Develop and coordinate corrective action procedures and plans.

Comply with customer requirements by studying existing and new specifications, ensuring adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.

Share specialized knowledge with others. Represents company on high-level projects. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities (e.g. continuous improvement).

You can count on us:

To carry out guided research where observation, independent deduction and directional input will be encouraged.To support and train you on the lab work and safety associated with itTo give you the opportunity to interact with the different research teams in several scientific domains (e.g., microbiology, analytical, process safety,...)To develop your scientific, project management skills and knowledge on methodology for polymerization and formulation of polymers for the coatings market.

You will bring:

In pursuit of of Bachelor or Master degree in Chemistry, Polymer science, Chemical Engineering and Materials ScienceThorough knowledge of state-of-the-art inspection and quality inspection and quality engineering/assurance techniques, procedures, instruments, equipment, theories, principles and concepts and general business operations.

Background in aerospace or serial automotive manufacturing with knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to field including export control and NIST.

Proven record of customer focused success and participating in cross-organizational teams to solve complex problems.

Knowledge and understanding of AS9100, ISO9001, Nadcap guidelines.

Experience participating in and supporting quality assessments, surveillance, and/or audits. Lead auditor experience is required, Auditor certification a plus.

Knowledge of quality performance (or cost-of-quality) using statistical and analytical methods. Knowledge of various complex methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision, reliability, and accuracy of products, processes, and production equipment.

Strong oral and written communication skills, facilitates collaboration and coordination to solve complex problems, and demonstrated experience interacting and effectively communicating with all levels of operations, customer, and executive personnel.

Ability to effectively assess and implement continuous improvement techniques to quality and manufacturing functions.

Ability to use standard business applications software and/or specialized data analysis tools.

Ability to work on a variety of problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis and evaluation of various outcomes require tradeoffs and negotiation.

Ability to solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways and evaluate alternative solutions that may require coordination across multiple teams.

Ability to routinely apply project management skills and establish goals and objectives to complete projects.

Ability to effectively communicate and present information to team members, team leaders, and top management.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Six-sigma Black Belt training highly desired, as is a working knowledge of JMP/Minitab and SQL.

You will get:

Competitive salaryIndustry experienceHousing support of up to $2,500.00 available for those relocating for this opportunity for students that are at least 50 miles away from the site

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.

• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. #LI-Onsite