Quality Engineer (2nd shift or 3rd shift)

Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. Our purpose—we bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress—is a call to go beyond, to reinvent future forms of progress and create sustainable shared value for all through the power of science. In a world facing an ever-growing population and quest for resources, we aim to be the driving force triggering the next breakthroughs to enable humanity to advance while protecting the planet we all share.

 

We bond with customers and partners to address today and tomorrow’s megatrends. As a global leader in Materials, Chemicals and Solutions, Solvay brings advancements in planes, cars, batteries, smart and medical devices, water and air treatment, to solve critical industrial, social and environmental challenges. You can count on our innovative solutions to contribute to safer, cleaner and more sustainable future.

 

We are looking for:

 

Quality Engineers (QE) are responsible for ensuring products / parameters are in control within established process and facilitates improvement within such process. Provide customers with technical support on testing issues and continuous improvements of quality systems. Shifts available: 2nd shift (2:30 pm - 10:30 pm) or 3rd shift (10:30 pm - 6:30 am).

 

 

We count on you for:

 

• Works with whole work cell to monitor, reinforce and communicate all customer issues, quality escapes and other systemic quality issues.  Leads Quality Area Improvement team for work cell.
• Documents and tracks non-conformances for incoming materials, internal departments, and customers.
• Analyzes quality issues and develop corrective actions; including customer notifications, rework, waste and other cost of quality contributors.
• Owner of quality documentations pertaining to the work cell such as specifications, inspection documents, testing requirements, sampling plans, LIMs configuration and methods.
• Monitors product quality performance through SPC and CPK analysis of critical raw material and product parameters.
• Represents company to customers during communications / visits with responsibility to ensure/display preventive systems in place for the customer's product.
• Coaches/Instructs employees in quality assurance principles and methodology. Ensure operators are adequately trained to undertake the quality standards in accordance with customer and or quality system requirements.
• Teach workout lite process through Area Improvement Team activities.
• Accountable for work cell Internal Audits to ensure compliance to quality standards and drive continuous improvements.
• Support plant Quality team in preparation for and conduct of external audits.
• Maintains quality process stability to ensure favorable customer ratings, confidence and future sales.
• Lead and facilitate Quality Area Improvement Team in continuous improvement activities through use of lean and various engagement tools, including kaizen, workout, 6S and applicable problem solving methodology tools.

 

 

You can count on us for:

 

• Be part of and contribute to a once-in-a-lifetime change journey 
• Join a transversal and dynamic team 
• Opportunities for growth and learning
• Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds

 

 

You will bring:

 

• Bachelors of Science, Engineering degree preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in quality/process engineering function in manufacturing environment
• Continuous improvement background, including kaizen leadership and change management.
• Demonstrated experience in problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Understanding manufacturing processes and value chain.
• Understand key operational metrics and communicate across organization to achieve clear alignment and focus.
• Understanding of quality systems, ISO9001/AS9100 requirements.
• Understanding processes to engage cross-functional teams to solve quality problems.

 

 

You will get:

 

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $80,560 to $100,700 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• 16, or more weeks, of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free language courses (24 languages