Quality & Continuous Improvement Engineer

(4x10 schedule or 8x5 schedule with Fridays remote)

Marietta, GA, United States

The Job:

As a Quality and Continuous Improvement Engineer, you’ll be part of our team working as an onsite employee.  The Quality And Continuous Improvement Engineer, in accordance with Product Group policies, provides for the effective control of quality as required for the Plant’s operations through determination and regulation of product conformance, and the evaluation and improvement, where necessary, of manufacturing and supplier quality performance. You’ll get to:  

• Provides and maintains measures of the Plant's quality performance in terms of quality costs, customer returns and complaints, product conformance, and manufacturing and supplier performance. Establishes quality performance goals.  Reports and takes action when goals are exceeded.
• Defines the system, policy, and procedures for the control of quality in and for the Plant and regularly determines adherence to these by all functions. Makes changes as required to improve effectiveness.
• Conducts audits of the Plant Quality Assurance system, including adequacy of records, effectiveness of procedures and performance of personnel.
• Provides for the development of product quality and reliability, and the definition of product quality characteristics, control points, inspection for conformance, means of determination, records and feedback for purchased and manufactured materials, parts and products.
• Provides for the evaluation and control of product and process quality through: inspection for conformance to requirements of purchased material and parts, work-in-process, finished goods, packaging and labeling; controls disposition and costs on nonconforming material; identifying corrective action needs; assurance of gages, measuring and test equipment accuracy.
• Recommends department organization, expense and capital, long-range plans and budget needs, and operates the department within approved budget
• Support ISO 9001 certification program
  • Participate with internal ISO audits to monitor compliance.
  • Assist with recertification during Registrar visits.
  • Develop and maintain work instructions per ISO requirements.
• Assist with Supplier Performance Reviews
  • Document floor complaints.
  • Issue NCMRs and CARs as needed.
  • Follow up with correctives actions to insure compliance.
  • Audit key vendors as necessary.
• Participate In New Product Development
  • Attend PLMT meetings.
  • Research new processes as directed.
  • Collaborate with Value Stream Engineers on Standard Work Development, Improvements and Training
  • Develop Cpk and process control plans for new products.  May require FMEA and PPAP documents.
• Compliance to all Plant Environmental, Health and Safety policies and Environmental and OSHA regulatory requirements
• Facilitates kaizen events and other lean initiatives such as 5’s, one-piece flow, standardized work, Kanban
• Performs workplace audits and streaming processes within area of responsibility.
• Utilizes knowledge of value stream analysis; project management; data collection and analysis; and development and implementation of process improvements to drive change.
• Creates work instructions, reports, and presentations using accurate data to drive continuous improvement.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:   

• 4 year college degree
• 3+ years of related Quality experience
• 1+ years of related Continuous Improvement experience
• PC knowledge/computer literate
• Familiarity with manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of quality function, lean manufacturing, ISO requirements
• Independent worker (must be able to assign and complete assignments independently)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good organizational skills
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Familiarity with inspection procedures
• Understanding and support of Company policies and procedures

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).

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• This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker. ​

• The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.​

• The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases. ​

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being. ​

• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tool sand other partner programs.