Quality Engineer

About the role

Primary Function: Quality Assurance Engineering for Specialty Films – Lead and sustain ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, implement Quality Assurance programs and plans, and drive data‑driven process improvements to ensure product and process conformity to specifications and applicable standards. Monitor inspection and testing processes and analyze results to verify finished‑goods compliance; support manufacturing with process control planning, internal auditing, capability studies, PFMEAs, customer communication, and related quality initiatives. Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to reduce variation and improve reliability using appropriate statistical methods and continuous‑improvement tools. Manage Supplier Quality activities—supplier qualification/approval, flow‑down of product and customer requirements, and collaboration with key suppliers to improve quality, cost, and delivery performance. Reports to Quality Manager; subordinates as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Interact with all Cornell Dubilier functions to lead continuous improvement efforts and develop process controls within the complete business value stream to assure compliance with all established quality standards and specifications
• Conduct daily production floor walkthroughs to aide operators in any in‑process manufacturing issues. Must be able to provide support with production root cause analysis, failure analysis and non‑conforming material dispositions stemming from production as well as supplier supplied materials
• Develop and execute validation protocols with Operations to support key customer requirements via the following: Installation Qualification, Performance Qualification, Operational Qualification plans, PPAPs and other qualifications that may be required for products and processes
• Establish and maintain quality plans, inspection plans, and inspection results
• Perform internal and external unit failure analysis, report results and identify appropriate corrective actions
• Work with sourced product suppliers on non‑conforming products for raw materials and finished products
• Monitor key supplier performance with Purchasing, conduct supplier audits, and lead continuous improvement initiatives in the supply chain
• Perform quality‑related training on QMS processes, continuous improvement tools and methods
• Provide direction and guidance to quality technicians and/or inspectors, as required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or four years of equivalent experience
• Bachelor’s Degree and five years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree or twelve years equivalent experience
• Specialized Professional Status: ASQ Certified Quality Engineer; Auditor

Skills

• Strong working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet