Process Quality Engineer (UPK)

Five Star Management • Houston, TX

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About The Position

A specialized engineer responsible for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of all necessary equipment, tools, documentation, training and processes required for successful execution by the quality department. Responsible for supporting the administration of the Quality Management System. Ensures compliance regarding Quality management system for all activities related to the processes. Lead and coach projects to improve product quality through development of targeted, impactful and sustainable improvements in plant operations. Utilize Root Cause Analysis tools in nonconformance investigations and corrective action development. Partner with Innovation team to introduce new products into the plant and qualify new raw materials. Perform daily verifications of manufacturing procedures. Perform special tasks or assignments as needed for the department including production tests, data collection, upstream process evaluation. Implement visual tools including 5S, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Statistical Process Controls (SPC) monitoring, and performance metric tracking. Train personnel in continuous improvement and develop and implement operational training materials. Participate in the creation and standardization of job instructions. Lead/participate in scrap reduction teams.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in process or quality engineering.
• Bachelor’s Degree in industrial, chemical, or mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge of CI, RCA, and CA methodologies.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001.
• Process oriented.
• Perseverance and leadership to finish projects and drive for results.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and management skills.
• Proven leadership abilities, including strong influencing skills.
• Strong project management skills and multi-functional team leadership.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with plastics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve equipment, tools, documentation, training, and processes for the quality department.
• Support the administration of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure QMS compliance for all process-related activities.
• Lead and coach projects to improve product quality through plant operations.
• Utilize Root Cause Analysis (RCA) tools for investigations and corrective actions.
• Partner with the Innovation team for new product introductions and raw material qualification.
• Perform daily verifications of manufacturing procedures.
• Conduct production tests, data collection, and upstream process evaluations.
• Implement visual tools such as 5S, SOPs, SPC monitoring, and performance metric tracking.
• Train personnel in continuous improvement and develop operational training materials.
• Participate in the creation and standardization of job instructions.
• Lead or participate in scrap reduction teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level