Quality Engineer

About the role

Ellsworth Adhesives provides materials found in cell phones, spaceships, and electric vehicles. Ellsworth Corporation is a global, industry‑leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and an adhesive manufacturer. This role reports to SCD, an Ellsworth Corporation company located in Germantown, WI, with hybrid work options available from either the Germantown, WI or Sparks, NV locations. Ellsworth Corporation is a family‑run company that has experienced continuous growth for over 50 years and serves the cell phone, medical device, space/aerospace, and electric vehicle industries as a distributor, manufacturer, and packager of adhesives. The position supports the Quality Notification process for one or more Business Units, reviewing, investigating, and developing corrective actions to resolve internal and external customer quality issues in a timely manner. It also supports the development and execution of streamlined business processes that effectively identify and resolve quality issues, analyzes quality data and metrics to identify issues, trends, and opportunities for improvement, and provides recommendations to improve the Quality Management System (QMS).

Responsibilities

• Investigates root cause(s) and implements corrective/preventative actions to resolve internal or external customer quality issues related to material or processing issues for a Business Unit(s)
• Supports the development and execution of streamlined manufacturing or business processes to mitigate identified and potential quality risks
• Tracks corrective actions and verifies completion and effectiveness
• Supports other departments, develops documentation and analyzes process data to optimize key performance indicators and maintain compliance to AS9120 or ISO 9001 standard
• Maintains documentation in the Quality Management System and across other software systems, where required
• Leads internal audits and participates in external audits of the QMS, including document review, interviewing company employees at all levels of the organization, corrective action assignment, follow‑up and detailed report writing
• Dispositions non‑conforming material, including participation in the deviation process, and assesses costs, responsibility, and corrective action

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a Quality or Engineering‑related function (0+ years of experience for associate level candidates)
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; other equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) preferred
• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize workload
• Ability to influence and build strong relationships with cross‑functional teams
• Experience working in multidisciplinary environments
• Familiarity with Lean principles
• Ability to participate in problem‑solving teams utilizing 8D methodology
• Experience in the chemical industry, and/or assembly, machining, and distribution environments preferred
• Occasional travel – up to 10%

Benefits

• Competitive wage and bonus plan
• Comprehensive benefit package including Health, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending, 401(k), Employee Assistance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Wellness Program, Social Events, Community Involvement and more