Quality Engineer - Silgan Dispensing Systems
Grandview, MO
About the Job
Silgan Dispensing Systems is a growing global company with operations in over 10 countries where we develop dispensing solutions for iconic brands in industries like fragrance, healthcare, home/garden, cosmetics, and so much more. The dispensers we manufacture can be found on some of your favorite products. When you spray your kitchen counter, wash your hair, or put on your favorite cologne, there's a good chance you're using a dispensing product we make! We create innovative solutions for our customers and their consumers with strong aesthetic and technical performance with a focus on sustainability.
SUMMARY
This is a hands-on position. The Quality Engineer (QE) works in partnership with other departments to provide statistical data analysis and information for quality improvement; to coordinate and assist in all areas of manufacturing related to quality, including assembly/molding process, component quality, purchased materials, and continuous improvement; and to provide product knowledge training to all employees as necessary.
The QE owns quality control processes for the plant and is responsible to design and implement systems by which production quality can be checked on an ongoing basis. These systems include, but are not limited to, process control inspections, testing plans, new material qualification, and product/component designs. The QE assists in review and development of product specifications. Customer complaints are filtered through the QE who allocates resources to analyze the problem. The QE improves process standards using information obtained from operations for problem solving.
Must have strong people skills and be able to manage a diverse team. The QE will supervise Quality Control Inspectors in Molding and Assembly, Quality Laboratory Technicians, and Team Leads.
LEADERS
Leaders are expected to create a safe work environment through implementation and commitment to the Safety & Health - Vision, Values and Mission and the Safety Principles of Conduct. Promote safety by following company and site safety policies and procedures, responding to safety non-conformance by coaching to correct behaviors and encouraging and support employees by attending employee safety meetings and recognition of safe behaviors.
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL
All employees are expected to act in a safe manner at all times and ensure that those around them do not put themselves or others at risk. Everyone is personally accountable for his/her own safety as well as their co-workers'. Safety and health is a shared responsibility of everyone in the organization and a condition of employment. We value and expect engagement out of all employees. Co-workers share the responsibility for doing the right thing for the environment and carrying out the stewardship principles addressed in our Environmental Policy. We will provide the resources necessary to implement this policy, and management will conduct periodic reviews to ensure its ongoing effectiveness. All employees are expected to support commitments and conform to and follow requirements established in the Grandview Plant's Environmental Policy (ISO 14001) and the Quality Policy (ISO 9001).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned.:
• Determine quality improvement factors by identifying statistical techniques that are related to the manufacturing processes
• Participate in teams to help make necessary improvements and changes to all process related issues in the production department and offer recommendations and share results
• Coordinate continuous improvement projects for manufacturing and maintain records of these efforts.
• Create and maintain quality procedures
• Provide feedback to design processes to help with the improvement of quality and reliability
• Review in-process data and facilitate corrective and preventive actions as appropriate
• Maintain and control calibration records for all test and inspection equipment
• Develop, implement, and maintain systems to assure the quality of equipment, raw materials, and products.
• Coordinate and actively participates in Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis
• Perform tests and measurements-Owner of CpK, Gauge R&R • Conduct first article inspections, record, analyze and report results
• Design and implement process control inspection testing plan, including qualification of new equipment, material, and product or component designs.
• Assists in review and development of product specifications for new and existing products and/ or processes
• Investigates and assists in responding to customer complaints or inquires.
SUMMARY
This is a hands-on position. The Quality Engineer (QE) works in partnership with other departments to provide statistical data analysis and information for quality improvement; to coordinate and assist in all areas of manufacturing related to quality, including assembly/molding process, component quality, purchased materials, and continuous improvement; and to provide product knowledge training to all employees as necessary.
The QE owns quality control processes for the plant and is responsible to design and implement systems by which production quality can be checked on an ongoing basis. These systems include, but are not limited to, process control inspections, testing plans, new material qualification, and product/component designs. The QE assists in review and development of product specifications. Customer complaints are filtered through the QE who allocates resources to analyze the problem. The QE improves process standards using information obtained from operations for problem solving.
Must have strong people skills and be able to manage a diverse team. The QE will supervise Quality Control Inspectors in Molding and Assembly, Quality Laboratory Technicians, and Team Leads.
LEADERS
Leaders are expected to create a safe work environment through implementation and commitment to the Safety & Health - Vision, Values and Mission and the Safety Principles of Conduct. Promote safety by following company and site safety policies and procedures, responding to safety non-conformance by coaching to correct behaviors and encouraging and support employees by attending employee safety meetings and recognition of safe behaviors.
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL
All employees are expected to act in a safe manner at all times and ensure that those around them do not put themselves or others at risk. Everyone is personally accountable for his/her own safety as well as their co-workers'. Safety and health is a shared responsibility of everyone in the organization and a condition of employment. We value and expect engagement out of all employees. Co-workers share the responsibility for doing the right thing for the environment and carrying out the stewardship principles addressed in our Environmental Policy. We will provide the resources necessary to implement this policy, and management will conduct periodic reviews to ensure its ongoing effectiveness. All employees are expected to support commitments and conform to and follow requirements established in the Grandview Plant's Environmental Policy (ISO 14001) and the Quality Policy (ISO 9001).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned.:
• Determine quality improvement factors by identifying statistical techniques that are related to the manufacturing processes
• Participate in teams to help make necessary improvements and changes to all process related issues in the production department and offer recommendations and share results
• Coordinate continuous improvement projects for manufacturing and maintain records of these efforts.
• Create and maintain quality procedures
• Provide feedback to design processes to help with the improvement of quality and reliability
• Review in-process data and facilitate corrective and preventive actions as appropriate
• Maintain and control calibration records for all test and inspection equipment
• Develop, implement, and maintain systems to assure the quality of equipment, raw materials, and products.
• Coordinate and actively participates in Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis
• Perform tests and measurements-Owner of CpK, Gauge R&R • Conduct first article inspections, record, analyze and report results
• Design and implement process control inspection testing plan, including qualification of new equipment, material, and product or component designs.
• Assists in review and development of product specifications for new and existing products and/ or processes
• Investigates and assists in responding to customer complaints or inquires.
Source : Silgan Dispensing Systems
