Quality Engineer (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)
About the role
This role plays a key part in strengthening manufacturing quality systems through root cause analysis, continuous improvement initiatives, process optimization, and collaboration across Production and Engineering teams. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and motivated to improve manufacturing performance through technical problem solving and process control.
Responsibilities
- Analyze process and product data using Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Six Sigma methodologies
- Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Troubleshoot manufacturing processes to reduce defects and improve product quality
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
- Create and maintain inspection plans, control plans, and PPAP documentation
- Maintain and calibrate metrology and inspection equipment
- Facilitate manufacturing trials, experiments, and process validations
- Auxiliary with new product introductions and raw material qualifications
- Perform Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and support engineering change control processes
- Develop and maintain technical documentation and process procedures
- Train operators on work instructions, inspection techniques, process updates, and metrology equipment
- Partner closely with Production and Engineering teams to identify and implement improvements
- Support cross-functional continuous improvement projects and problem-solving initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Science required
- Manufacturing experience preferred
- Experience with Six Sigma methodologies and DMAIC required
- Strong statistical analysis and data interpretation skills
- Familiarity with SPC, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Technical writing and project management experience required
- Understanding of ISO9001 quality standards preferred
- Experience with metrology equipment and calibration preferred
- Minitab experience preferred
- Strong Microsoft Office skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and Word
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Qualifications
- None specified
Skills
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Six Sigma methodologies and DMAIC
- Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
- ISO9001 quality standards
- Minitab
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Pay
The salary range for this position is $75,600-$94,500. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
Benefits
- None specified
Schedule
- Full-time
Company Information
- Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
- Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.
- Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is a Federal Contractor and will participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.