Quality & Process Engineer - Saint-Gobain
NORTHAMPTON, MA
About the Job
The primary responsibility of the Quality and Process Engineer is to provide coordination and support multiple areas of the plant. The Quality and Process Engineer will assist daily department needs through teams, tasks, or projects relating to manufacturing processes, direct operations to optimize throughput, and support manufacturing improvement initiatives including improvement teams to reduce costs.
The incumbent will also be responsible to direct the Inspection/Quality Assurance function to insure product reliability, conformance to customer/federal specifications in the most effective and economical manner. This position is responsible for the implementation of quality programs consonant with existing and developmental products and processes.
Essential Functions:-
+ Establishes, specifies, and assists in the implementation of subsystems required to meet the requirements of a Quality System (ISO9001).
+ Establishes quality plans that insure the proper inspection of all purchased materials, in-process materials, and final products. Documents plans and procedures on the division's Computer Network System.
+ Specifies tooling, gauging, testing and analytical equipment that is required to meet internal and external customer supplied specifications.
+ Coordinates inspection timing with manufacturing and customer delivery requirements. Provides Quality training to all site employees.
+ Insures the collection, organization and availability of quality data and inspection records through the established computer and manual systems.
+ Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for customer complaints and non-conformances.
+ Develop and deploy SPC initiatives internally and at suppliers.
+ Lead cross-functional teams to identify and implement the most impactful approaches from cost-reduction and performance improvement opportunities.
+ Supervisor for Lab Area of the plant. Ensures Safety is top priority for all employees.- Will be required to support off-hour/weekend operations as required. Conducts activities directed toward production continuity and balance, ensuring requisition of materials, and monitoring of machine loading and equipment maintenance.
+ Coordinates production operations or processes across multiple work centers over several shift periods. Supports in attaining output, productivity, and quality. Monitors the performance of the business and proactively initiates and carries out actions to alleviate problem areas.
+ Auditing: Conduct internal and supplier audits (as needed) and support corrective actions as necessary
+ Lead on-site audits conducted by external auditors (including customers)
Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering - Required
+ Master's Degree in Engineering - Preferred
Experience:
+ 2-5 years of progressive leadership & operational experience in related field or manufacturing - Required
+ Project Leadership experience - Required
+ Lean Manufacturing/WCM/Understanding of ISO9001 and ISO14011 - Required
+ Statistical Process Control Skills - Required
+ Strong Critical thinking skills - Required
+ Knowledge of ceramic processing or related technologies - Preferred
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
The incumbent will also be responsible to direct the Inspection/Quality Assurance function to insure product reliability, conformance to customer/federal specifications in the most effective and economical manner. This position is responsible for the implementation of quality programs consonant with existing and developmental products and processes.
Essential Functions:-
+ Establishes, specifies, and assists in the implementation of subsystems required to meet the requirements of a Quality System (ISO9001).
+ Establishes quality plans that insure the proper inspection of all purchased materials, in-process materials, and final products. Documents plans and procedures on the division's Computer Network System.
+ Specifies tooling, gauging, testing and analytical equipment that is required to meet internal and external customer supplied specifications.
+ Coordinates inspection timing with manufacturing and customer delivery requirements. Provides Quality training to all site employees.
+ Insures the collection, organization and availability of quality data and inspection records through the established computer and manual systems.
+ Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for customer complaints and non-conformances.
+ Develop and deploy SPC initiatives internally and at suppliers.
+ Lead cross-functional teams to identify and implement the most impactful approaches from cost-reduction and performance improvement opportunities.
+ Supervisor for Lab Area of the plant. Ensures Safety is top priority for all employees.- Will be required to support off-hour/weekend operations as required. Conducts activities directed toward production continuity and balance, ensuring requisition of materials, and monitoring of machine loading and equipment maintenance.
+ Coordinates production operations or processes across multiple work centers over several shift periods. Supports in attaining output, productivity, and quality. Monitors the performance of the business and proactively initiates and carries out actions to alleviate problem areas.
+ Auditing: Conduct internal and supplier audits (as needed) and support corrective actions as necessary
+ Lead on-site audits conducted by external auditors (including customers)
Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering - Required
+ Master's Degree in Engineering - Preferred
Experience:
+ 2-5 years of progressive leadership & operational experience in related field or manufacturing - Required
+ Project Leadership experience - Required
+ Lean Manufacturing/WCM/Understanding of ISO9001 and ISO14011 - Required
+ Statistical Process Control Skills - Required
+ Strong Critical thinking skills - Required
+ Knowledge of ceramic processing or related technologies - Preferred
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Source : Saint-Gobain
