Quality Assurance Engineer

About the Company

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics, and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve quality systems, data analysis, and customer interface.
• Ensure all tasks are performed in a safe manner and in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Regularly interact with frontline leaders and production employees to provide direction and leadership.
• Provide technical expertise to Engineering, Operations, Logistics, Product Development, and Quality to support and improve plant performance.
• Plan, execute, and document trial results for quality and process improvement.
• Support the development of specifications for new products.
• Responsible for daily monitoring and troubleshooting for quality and production.
• Oversee internal, customer, and third-party audits from preparation through corrective action.
• Develop and lead assigned projects from start to completion.
• Develop and lead improvement programs around quality KPIs (defects per unit, TCOQ, etc.).
• Determine process and machine capabilities and continuous improvement programs through the use of statistical methods.
• Regularly interface with customers and vendors.
• Lead investigations into customer complaints and develop corrective actions.
• Utilize process control methodology (Six Sigma, SPC, Designed Experiments, etc.) to solve problems and improve process control and capability.
• Serve as a resource on plant technologies, control systems, and raw materials.
• Initiate and lead process control improvements using the DMAIC planning process.
• Initiate plans and processes to minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of processes and equipment.
• Manage process change through the use of designed experiments.
• Lead process changes and maintain FMEAs for all assets.
• Ensure consistency of processes across all assets and shifts.
• Track improvement through the use of Hoshin, Kaizen, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Ensure maintenance of asset SOPs and work instructions.
• Partner with Product Development and Sales.
• Support the effective implementation of investment projects approved for capacity or facility expansion and upgrades.
• May lead or participate in regional or global projects.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BS degree in Quality Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Certified Quality Engineer is a plus.
• Six Sigma certification preferred (green or black belt).
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality role; experience in paper or hygiene products is a plus.
• Familiarity with ISO standards, GMP, and microbiological testing methods preferred.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize and multitask.
• Intermediate computer skills including MS Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Paper, hygiene, or nonwovens experience desired.