Senior Quality Engineer

This position is to provide assistance to Midland’s Quality Systems and Manufacturing processes. The job requires assistance in establishing and evaluating specifications, process capability, sample plans and time sensitive functional studies. The role requires management of product audits and rework as required. The role will be responsible for responding to quality notifications, the evaluation of product quality, supporting project teams, out of control issues, and change control through quality processes. This position must participate and adhere to all applicable plant certifications including but not limited to, ISO 9001:2000, SQF and BRC.

 

• Support and adhere to all system procedures and Company policies / procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Follow all safety regulations.
• Support departmental annual objectives.
• Support the plant wide cross-functional corrective action system. Ensure projects are completed on time.
• Assist in the determination of acceptability of products per specified acceptance and rejection criteria.
• Assist in the development and system implementation that will ensure product conformance to specifications.
• Implement Quality Lab, Product Audit and other systems that will assure product conformance to specifications.
• Continuously review and improve lab processes to make the area more accurate, efficient, and effective.
• Perform statistical analysis for lab and in-process testing.
• Work within the organization to execute changes and improvements to the quality process.
• Provide support and training to manufacturing. As well as assist in the collection of data to troubleshoot problems.
• Participate and/or Lead continuous improvement teams.
• Assist in the development and review of procedures and work instructions.
• Aid in the development of product specifications, procedures and test methods as required.
• Maintain testing equipment, as well as researching and purchase new manufacturing technology.
• Interact with customers for complaint resolution.
• Participate in customer and Aptar certification audits.
• Perform other related duties assigned.
• Travel as necessary (up to 25%).
• All other duties as assigned

 

Education

• BS degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Business Administration preferred or equivalent experience with CQE Certification

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or equivalent experience.
• Preferred 5 years experience Quality Assurance
• Preferred experience interacting with customers via phone, email, and face to face
• Working knowledge of the ISO 9000 and SQF standards and requirements
• Black Belt/Six Sigma certified and experience in continuous improvement activities such as Kaizen preferred

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and lead improvement in areas of responsibility
• Working knowledge of statistics, root cause analysis and corrective action process.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently, resolve conflicts and drive customer satisfaction. 
• Professional and optimistic attitude, ability to work in a team environment.