Sr. Quality Engineer

Mativ Holdings, Inc.; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

PPO plan

EPO plan

Company-paid life insurance

Paid vacation and personal time off

401(k) with company match

Employee assistance programs

Wellness and work-life support

Job summary

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Senior Quality Systems Engineer to drive quality improvements across manufacturing processes, develop CAPAs, and ensure compliance with FDA/ISO standards. The role collaborates with production and development teams to reduce defects and enhance product quality.

Responsibilities include leading QMS initiatives, performing RCA analyses, and mentoring junior engineers while staying current with industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 8 years in senior quality roles.
• Experience applying CAPA and RCA methods (5-whys, Ishikawa, FMEA, DOE).
• Knowledge of regulatory standards (FDA/ISO) for medical devices, OTC drugs, cosmetics.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement efforts by identifying bottlenecks and corrective measures.
• Write CAPAs and methods to capture quality metric data and monitor QMS.
• Ensure processes/documents conform to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Production Management to reduce defects and implement CAPA.
• Develop quality plans, risk analyses, and FMEAs with the team.
• Develop Process Monitoring Systems to reduce variation and defects.
• Evaluate product performance and identify improvements.
• Analyze quality data and report trends for corrective actions.
• Coordinate with internal departments to resolve quality issues.
• Interface with Regulatory, Notified Body or Client Audits and respond promptly.
• Stay updated with best practices and industry developments.
• Train and mentor junior quality assurance engineers.

Skills

CAPA & RCA

FMEA

SPC & CP/Cpk

IQ/OQ/PQ validations

QMS frameworks

Lean Six Sigma

FDA/ISO knowledge

cGMP & regulatory

Data analysis (Minitab/Excel)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Job description

Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours a week, Monday – Friday

Duties:

• Lead Quality improvement efforts by identifying quality bottlenecks and corrective measures to eliminate this.
• Writing CAPAs, methods to capture quality metric data and performs appropriate analysis to effectively monitor and enhance the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Assure new or modified processes or documents conform to quality standards and establishes compliance with the quality system.
• Work with Production Management to reduce and control Manufacturing process defects (scrap, nonconforming material, and customer complaints) by leading efforts/teams focused on identifying the primary root causes and implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Develop and implement product quality plans, documents and systems by creating product specifications, quality specifications, quality plans, risk analyses, FMEAs in conjunction with other product development team members.
• Work with Process Engineer to develop and implement Process Monitoring Systems by identifying critical process and devising methods to reduce process variation in order to reduce/eliminate the cause of defects.
• Evaluate product performance, identify areas of improvement, and recommend solutions to ensure product quality.
• Analyze quality control data and develop reports to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal departments to resolve quality issues.
• Interfacing with Regulatory, Notified Body or Client Audits and assessing possible findings and responding to these in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and regulations.
• Stay up to date with best practices and industry developments related to quality assurance.
• Train and mentor junior quality assurance engineers.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Engineering, Systems and Industrial Engineering, or related field of study and eight (8) years of experience as as a Sr. Quality Systems Engineer, Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer -Design Transfer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Systems Manager, Quality Systems Coordinator, Site CAPA Coordinator, or related role where experience was gained. Also requires 8 years of experience in the following:
  • Quality Assurance experience, auditing experience and demonstrated knowledge using quality tools/methodologies such as process and equipment validations (IQ/OQ/PQ);
  • Experience applying CAPA and root-cause analysis tools (RCA) tools such as 5-whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa, FMEA, DOE and fault-tree analysis, and other structured problem-solving methods, as well as applying statistical process control (SPC) methodologies including control charts, process capability analysis (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk), capability studies for special-cause versus common-cause variation, Pareto analysis, trend analysis, and gauge R&R (MSA), and the development and application of sampling plans (ANSI/ASQ Z1.4, ISO 2859), using data analysis software tools such as Minitab and Excel;
  • FMEA development and maintenance;
  • FDA, ISO and global regulatory standards applicable to medical devices, OTC drugs and cosmetics to ensure compliance across product development and QMS activities;
  • Implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving QMS frameworks to drive consistent product quality and operational excellence;
  • Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, with practical experience applying process improvement tools to improve product quality and operational performance;
  • Applying regulatory and industry standards including 21 CFR Part 820, ISO13485, 21 CFR Part 210/211 and 21 CFR Part 11;
  • Supporting manufacturing and quality activities for medical devices, OTC drugs or cosmetics, including understanding of specific cGMP (and other regulatory) requirements and standards; and
  • Implementing and maintaining Quality Management System (QMS) elements such as Design Controls or Non-Conformances, CAPA, Complaint Handling and Document Control.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Mativ, our benefits reflect how much we value and care for each other. We know that employees and their families have unique needs, so our comprehensive benefits offer flexibility, quality, and affordability. Here are just a few of the ways we support your well-being and that of your loved ones:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
• Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
• Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
• Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family
• Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance

ABOUT MATIV

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company’s two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in‑class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.

Mativ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.