Quality Engineer (2Nd Shift)

At GF, we see our company as a forward-thinking leader in our field. Since 1802, we have been embracing innovations and sustainable solutions of the highest quality that add value to people's lives around the globe.

Join us to be part of a forward-thinking, people-centered company where your ideas and contributions truly matter.

This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a collaborative, international environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support in directing quality department workflow and priorities.
• Support with disposition resolution (containment, corrective and preventative actions).
• Hands-on support of testing, measurements and inspections.
• Sets detailed guidelines on what needs to be checked and what the quality standards are in alignment with certification and regulatory requirements.
• Audits GF systems based on ISO 9001 requirements and maintains aspects of the Quality Management System for ISO 9001 site certification.
• Assists in determination of quality metrics for all manufacturing procedures.
• Maintains all Quality related equipment, resolves equipment failures and works with 3rd Party companies for in-depth resolutions if needed;
• Identifies the root of technical issues and recommend fixes.
• Makes recommendations to improve product durability.
• Assists in root-cause analysis and corrective action plans for customer complaints and all product related issues.
• Prepares reports on malfunctions and corrective actions (e.g. number of defective raw materials per order)
• Develops and maintains quality documentation.
• Assists with setting and tracking quality assurance goals (e.g. reduce average turnaround time for quality checks by X%)
• Coordinates with external quality assurance auditors and technicians to ensure legal compliance.
• Works with internal and external teams to increase customer satisfaction by improving the quality of the products.
• Works with internal and external teams on new product development activities via the M-Gate process and other various methods.
• Supports MRB process to ensure deviations are agreed upon with specified departments and are fully documented.
• Form department related Capital Expenditure project proposals, lead project implementation and assist in asset commissioning.
• Track key quality metrics (PPM, scrap, capability indices, audit findings).
• Prepare reports and present findings to leadership and cross functional teams.
• Use statistical tools to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to train staff.
• Thorough understanding of quality control standards and methodologies.
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing and production in the industry.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with determining necessary tool accuracy to be appropriate with given tolerances.
• Strong understanding of and ability to apply measurement methods to inspection and/or testing.
• Proficiency with measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers, CMM, profilometer, etc.).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

• Experience with extrusion and/or injection molding
• Lean/Six Sigma certification.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001
• Knowledge of polymer materials and/or processing (extrusion/molding).
• Quality Assurance/Control certification
• Two (2) plus years of related experience in manufacturing and production.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in related Engineering/Technology or Science required.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Exposure to machine noise.
• Typical office/factory environment with possibility of exposure to heat in production area.
• Working conditions are normal for a high volume manufacturing environment.
• Work may involve lifting of materials and product up to 30 pounds and working in and around heavy equipment.
• Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, and work boots.
• This role may require walking in a non-climate controlled manufacturing environment.

Contact person:

Bethany ReaHuman Resources Generalist

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