Associate Engineer, Quality

Celanese • Winona, MN

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About The Position

The Associate Engineer, Quality will be responsible for executing the ISO quality management system for the unit. They will also develop and implement a strategy for handling off grade/rejected materials and unit raw material traceability. Additionally, they will work closely with the manufacturing team and lead quality investigations for out-of-spec product. They will be part of the site's Technology team and will report directly to the Technology Leader.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
• Understanding of quality systems
• Basic understanding of process technology
• Awareness of production capabilities and quality requirements

Nice To Haves

• Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering a plus

Responsibilities

• Define, update and track alarm performance and change where needed
• Initiate MOC's (management of change) and field walk down of implementation
• Act as MOC Core team member
• Field walkthroughs for hazard recognition, housekeeping, quality measurement system management.
• Develop and implement strategy for handling off grade/rejected materials
• Monitors product quality parameters and takes action as needed to keep product in spec
• Leads quality investigations for out-of-spec product
• Execute ISO quality management system for unit
• Manages Unit Quality Alert and Action Tracker Systems
• Monthly quality meetings - Leading Indicators, Production data review
• Provide feedback to the site on issues at the Customer
• Develop and implement strategy for Unit Raw Material Traceability
• Leverage improvements made at other Celanese sites
• Monitors process, product and equipment to detect and anticipate emerging issues
• Engage with Production Team to identify and remove daily execution barriers
• Establish and communicate operating parameters for the Production Team
• Ensures proper application of RCA process and corrective action plans. If needed, develops action plans to achieve results
• Collaborates with Maintenance Leader to understand and set priority for equipment repairs impacting quality.
• Builds strategy around quality system training and knowledge support.
• Network with other sites to share best practices
• Supports production operator training and progression program as quality system expert

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees