What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Scholle Packaging?
Summary:
The Quality Engineer develops, implements and manages quality control systems. This position will apply and analyze testing and inspection procedures and use metrology and statistical methods to diagnose and correct improper quality practices. The Quality Engineer fulfills the role of hands-on quality expert and supports the Quality Manager in the performance of his/her duties. Position may be a 12h shift rotation or 8h shift rotation, depending on area of responsibility. Area of responsibility and/or shift assignment may change temporarily in support of Cross Training. Quality Manager will serve as backup to this position.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
As an at-will employer, Scholle IPN reserves the right to add to or modify this list to the extent it deems necessary.
* Collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, Engineering and Production to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
* Lead PPM improvement plan for strategic customers.
* Develop Customer reports.
* Provide quality engineering support to other functions, ensuring consistent application of quality techniques
* Resolve quality issues of capability, tolerance, and materials related issues.
* Resolve quality issues by identifying problems, examining solution options, implementing action plans, and providing resources.
* Develop validation protocols and documentation requirements. Lead or oversee validations as required.
* Determine when process stability and capability studies should be performed on existing processes. Review and analyze results. Recommend changes to processes based upon findings and perform follow up to verify effectiveness.
* Lead Pre-Production trial runs at supplier sites for qualification of new tooling and process equipment
* Lead or participate in internal material or equipment trials and scale ups.
* Source or develop and onboard next generation quality testing equipment.
* Lead or participate in the development of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) as required.
* Assist Operations in the development of Control Plans. Maintain Control Plan Process FMEAs and Product FMEA's throughout the life of the part.
* Facilitate use of appropriate problem-solving techniques for effective root cause analysis and successful corrective action.
* Perform Internal Audits as required. Support the Food Safety Management System as required.
* Apply appropriate use of statistical techniques.
* Determine and apply appropriate Measurement System Analysis tools.
* Generate periodic and special purpose statistical analyses as required.
* Must establish and maintain positive relationships with Customers, Suppliers, and co-workers at all levels.
Critical Success Factors:
* Lean/Six Sigma Fundamentals
* Process Technical Mastery
* Product/Service Development (Scale Up)
* Quality Engineering
* Statistical Process Control
* Communicating Effectively
* Displaying Technical Expertise
* Managing Time
* Resolving Conflict
* Solving Complex Problems
Education:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or related Engineering field.
* ASQ Certification preferred
Job Qualifications and/or Skills:
* Work Experience and/or Skills: • Intermediate to advanced skills with Minitab Statistical Software, MS Excel (especially Analysis ToolPack add in), MS Access and MS PowerPoint.
* Experience in Food Safety Management System and ISO 9000 certified Quality Management Systems.
* Previous Supervisory experience within Quality or Manufacturing.
* Fundamental understanding of quality philosophies, principles, systems, methods, tools, standards, organizational and team dynamics, customer expectations and satisfaction, supplier relations and performance, leadership, training, interpersonal relationships, improvement systems and professional ethics.
* Fundamental understanding of quality systems and their development, documentation and implementation to domestic and international standards or requirements.
* Basic understanding of the audit process including types of audits, planning, preparation, execution, reporting results and follow-up.
* Ability to develop and implement quality programs, including tracking, analyzing, reporting and problem solving.
* Ability to plan, control and assure product and process quality in accordance with quality principles, which include planning processes, material control, acceptance sampling and measurement systems.
* Basic knowledge of reliability, maintainability and risk management, including key terms and definitions, modeling, systems design, assessment tools and reporting.
* Thorough understanding of problem methodologies and quality improvement tools and techniques. This includes knowledge of management and planning tools, quality tools, preventive and corrective actions, and how to overcome barriers to quality improvements.
* Ability to acquire and analyze data using appropriate standard quantitative methods across a spectrum of business environments to facilitate process analysis and improvement.
* Must be fluent in English; verbal, written, and presentation.
* Must be able to work well in fast paced, shifting priorities environment.
Physical Requirements:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
* Must be able to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
* Frequently standing, walking and sitting
* Frequently required the use of hands to finger, feel, reach or handle machinery
* Frequently bend, stoop and reach
* Visual Acuity (VA)
Work Environment:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
* Moderate working conditions
* Exposure to variable noise levels
* Often exposed to moving mechanical parts
Safety and Quality Management:
Quality and Safety is EVERYONE'S responsibility! You must report or correct any food safety or potential food safety hazard to the person who can correct it. Adherence to policies and procedures related to quality management, safety, SQF and other regulatory guidelines communicated during your new hire orientation and defined in your Scholle IPN handbook are mandatory.
* Quality and Safety will be managed!
SIG is a leading packaging solutions provider for a more sustainable world. With our unique portfolio of aseptic carton, bag-in-box, and spouted pouch we work in partnership with our customers to bring food and beverage products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable and affordable way. Our technology and outstanding innovation capabilities enable us to provide our customers with end-to-end solutions for differentiated products, smarter factories and connected packs, all to address the ever-changing needs of consumers. Sustainability is integral to our business and we are going Way Beyond Good to create a net positive food packaging system.
Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland. The skills and experience of our approximately 8,100 employees worldwide enable us to respond quickly and effectively to the needs of our customers in over 100 countries. In 2021, SIG produced 45 billion packs and generated €2.5 billion in revenue (incl. Scholle IPN unaudited revenue). SIG has an AA ESG rating by MSCI, a 13.4 (low risk) score by Sustainalytics and a Platinum CSR rating by EcoVadis. For more information, visit www.sig.biz
For insights into trends that drive the food and beverage industry, visit our SIGnals blog: [ Link removed ] - Click here to apply to Quality Engineer />
Scholle IPN attaches great importance to Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility. It is the responsibility of each employee to ensure that Scholle IPN's environmental impact is minimized wherever possible.
Scholle IPN's policy is to fill every position without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Scholle IPN is an equal opportunity employer and selects employees on the basis of ability, experience, training, and character. Scholle IPN provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability, in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact Scholle IPN's Human Resources Department, if you have any questions regarding this policy.
The Quality Engineer develops, implements and manages quality control systems. This position will apply and analyze testing and inspection procedures and use metrology and statistical methods to diagnose and correct improper quality practices. The Quality Engineer fulfills the role of hands-on quality expert and supports the Quality Manager in the performance of his/her duties. Position may be a 12h shift rotation or 8h shift rotation, depending on area of responsibility. Area of responsibility and/or shift assignment may change temporarily in support of Cross Training. Quality Manager will serve as backup to this position.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
As an at-will employer, Scholle IPN reserves the right to add to or modify this list to the extent it deems necessary.
* Collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, Engineering and Production to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
* Lead PPM improvement plan for strategic customers.
* Develop Customer reports.
* Provide quality engineering support to other functions, ensuring consistent application of quality techniques
* Resolve quality issues of capability, tolerance, and materials related issues.
* Resolve quality issues by identifying problems, examining solution options, implementing action plans, and providing resources.
* Develop validation protocols and documentation requirements. Lead or oversee validations as required.
* Determine when process stability and capability studies should be performed on existing processes. Review and analyze results. Recommend changes to processes based upon findings and perform follow up to verify effectiveness.
* Lead Pre-Production trial runs at supplier sites for qualification of new tooling and process equipment
* Lead or participate in internal material or equipment trials and scale ups.
* Source or develop and onboard next generation quality testing equipment.
* Lead or participate in the development of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) as required.
* Assist Operations in the development of Control Plans. Maintain Control Plan Process FMEAs and Product FMEA's throughout the life of the part.
* Facilitate use of appropriate problem-solving techniques for effective root cause analysis and successful corrective action.
* Perform Internal Audits as required. Support the Food Safety Management System as required.
* Apply appropriate use of statistical techniques.
* Determine and apply appropriate Measurement System Analysis tools.
* Generate periodic and special purpose statistical analyses as required.
* Must establish and maintain positive relationships with Customers, Suppliers, and co-workers at all levels.
Critical Success Factors:
* Lean/Six Sigma Fundamentals
* Process Technical Mastery
* Product/Service Development (Scale Up)
* Quality Engineering
* Statistical Process Control
* Communicating Effectively
* Displaying Technical Expertise
* Managing Time
* Resolving Conflict
* Solving Complex Problems
Education:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or related Engineering field.
* ASQ Certification preferred
Job Qualifications and/or Skills:
* Work Experience and/or Skills: • Intermediate to advanced skills with Minitab Statistical Software, MS Excel (especially Analysis ToolPack add in), MS Access and MS PowerPoint.
* Experience in Food Safety Management System and ISO 9000 certified Quality Management Systems.
* Previous Supervisory experience within Quality or Manufacturing.
* Fundamental understanding of quality philosophies, principles, systems, methods, tools, standards, organizational and team dynamics, customer expectations and satisfaction, supplier relations and performance, leadership, training, interpersonal relationships, improvement systems and professional ethics.
* Fundamental understanding of quality systems and their development, documentation and implementation to domestic and international standards or requirements.
* Basic understanding of the audit process including types of audits, planning, preparation, execution, reporting results and follow-up.
* Ability to develop and implement quality programs, including tracking, analyzing, reporting and problem solving.
* Ability to plan, control and assure product and process quality in accordance with quality principles, which include planning processes, material control, acceptance sampling and measurement systems.
* Basic knowledge of reliability, maintainability and risk management, including key terms and definitions, modeling, systems design, assessment tools and reporting.
* Thorough understanding of problem methodologies and quality improvement tools and techniques. This includes knowledge of management and planning tools, quality tools, preventive and corrective actions, and how to overcome barriers to quality improvements.
* Ability to acquire and analyze data using appropriate standard quantitative methods across a spectrum of business environments to facilitate process analysis and improvement.
* Must be fluent in English; verbal, written, and presentation.
* Must be able to work well in fast paced, shifting priorities environment.
Physical Requirements:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
* Must be able to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
* Frequently standing, walking and sitting
* Frequently required the use of hands to finger, feel, reach or handle machinery
* Frequently bend, stoop and reach
* Visual Acuity (VA)
Work Environment:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
* Moderate working conditions
* Exposure to variable noise levels
* Often exposed to moving mechanical parts
Safety and Quality Management:
Quality and Safety is EVERYONE'S responsibility! You must report or correct any food safety or potential food safety hazard to the person who can correct it. Adherence to policies and procedures related to quality management, safety, SQF and other regulatory guidelines communicated during your new hire orientation and defined in your Scholle IPN handbook are mandatory.
* Quality and Safety will be managed!
SIG is a leading packaging solutions provider for a more sustainable world. With our unique portfolio of aseptic carton, bag-in-box, and spouted pouch we work in partnership with our customers to bring food and beverage products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable and affordable way. Our technology and outstanding innovation capabilities enable us to provide our customers with end-to-end solutions for differentiated products, smarter factories and connected packs, all to address the ever-changing needs of consumers. Sustainability is integral to our business and we are going Way Beyond Good to create a net positive food packaging system.
Founded in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland. The skills and experience of our approximately 8,100 employees worldwide enable us to respond quickly and effectively to the needs of our customers in over 100 countries. In 2021, SIG produced 45 billion packs and generated €2.5 billion in revenue (incl. Scholle IPN unaudited revenue). SIG has an AA ESG rating by MSCI, a 13.4 (low risk) score by Sustainalytics and a Platinum CSR rating by EcoVadis. For more information, visit www.sig.biz
For insights into trends that drive the food and beverage industry, visit our SIGnals blog: [ Link removed ] - Click here to apply to Quality Engineer />
Scholle IPN attaches great importance to Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility. It is the responsibility of each employee to ensure that Scholle IPN's environmental impact is minimized wherever possible.
Scholle IPN's policy is to fill every position without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Scholle IPN is an equal opportunity employer and selects employees on the basis of ability, experience, training, and character. Scholle IPN provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability, in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact Scholle IPN's Human Resources Department, if you have any questions regarding this policy.
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