Job SummaryGAF is searching for a Quality Engineer who will assist with creating and maintaining the quality culture at the plant level. The Quality Engineer will be responsible for managing plant calibration, COA, raw material and finished goods records, work with process experts to reduce variation on finished goods and raw materials, and assisting with meeting operational and financial business objectives.
Essential Duties- Collaborate with Operations and process engineering to optimize finished good performance through formulation changes, and process changes
- Manage quality data and testing frequency to understand, improve, and define quality control through the process and products
- Perform routine measurement system analysis (MSA) for the plant. Take action based on testing results
- The Quality Engineer will lead the execution of Quality Improvement projects using standard PI tools such as MVT/DOE, and Kepner Tregoe PSDM. They will execute approved capital improvements resulting from these projects, by coordinating with managers on timelines, budget and resources needed.
- Update and review plant specific SOPs and GAF ISO Quality manual
- Retrain on quality documentation such as SFP, PCD, TFP, SOP, and Calibration document per training to the business unit.
- Train production personnel on Statistical Quality Control (SQC) as it relates to impacts on finished goods and raw material variations. Leads the application and interpretation of SQC charting as it relates to the product. Collaborate with the process engineer on execution.
- Manage Calibration, Audit, Finished goods, COA records, and raw material batch tracking
- Conduct audits with certifying partners and internally. Create an action plan based on audit results to improve the quality of the plant based on recommendations
- Support product improvement and new product development efforts.
- Lead the efforts to define and develop testing protocols for finished product performance or raw material performance.
- Conduct Vendor CAPA analysis on raw materials. Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, and the suppliers to find a resolution and improve upon raw material quality issues. Communicate findings to the plant
- Conduct internal CAPAs for the plant with support from the process engineer.
- Develop and Perform warehouse audits periodically
- Work closely with QA, and other quality engineers to standardize best practices between the quality departments of each plant
- Management of the plants red tag system
- Monitor claims and report monthly metrics. Conduct residential jobsite visits when required regarding potential product performance issues.
- Perform all other duties assigned by Supervisor/Management.
Qualifications Required- Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in engineering/STEM Required
- 5+ years of experience in a Quality/Mfg role as equivalent Required
- 3+ years demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment Required
- 3+ years demonstrated experience in a quality role. Preferred
- Knowledge of engineering fundamentals to include root cause analysis, statistical process control, lean/agile approaches and structured problem solving.
- Ability to translate technical data into a format/ language suitable for personnel.
- Intermediate skills in process hazard analysis and process safety management.
- Demonstrated focus on continuous improvement.
- Ability to read and concentrate via computer data entry typing and proofreading.
Physical Demands- Stationary Position -
- Move/Traverse -
- Stationary Position/Seated -
- Transport/Lifting - Occasionally
- Transport/Carrying -
- Exerting Force/Pushing -
- Exerting Force/Pulling -
- Ascend/Descend -
- Balancing -
- Position Self/Stooping -
- Position Self/Kneeling -
- Position Self/Crouching -
- Position Self/Crawling -
- Reaching -
- Handling -
- Grasping -
- Feeling -
- Communicate/Talking -
- Communicate/Hearing -
- Repetitive Motions -
- Coordination -
Travel Requirements: 20%
Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.
Base Salary Range: $76,000-$104,500
How We Protect What Matters Most:1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee's primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.
