Quality Assurance Engineer

Aliaxis • Huntsville, AL

24d • Onsite

About The Position

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy . We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Quality Assurance engineer. This role is based in our Huntsville, Alabama manufacturing plant and reports to the Corporate QA Manager. Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters! Job Summary Our Huntsville, Alabama location is looking for a Quality Assurance Business Partner. The selected individual will be responsible to provide technical support and ensure compliance to the Quality Assurance Management Systems within the Manufacturing Operations to ensure products meet requirements. This role will be key in guiding a continuous improvement culture mindset. The initial term at this site location will be for one year with a requirement to support other plants in the region, as assigned.

Requirements

• University Degree in Engineering or Science.
• Minimum 5 years of practical experience as a quality assurance professional in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional groups.
• Experience in Minitab is an asset but is proficient using MS office.
• Strong understanding of statistical process control
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to collaborate with people, processes, and systems
• Ability to be flexible and highly adaptive in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Certified ISO 9001-2015 Internal auditor is an asset.
• Professional designation in quality Green belt Lean Six Sigma certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure IPEX products meet customer and IPEX quality requirements.
• Review customer complaints periodically to identify trends and action plan to prevent reoccurrence.
• Lead specific quality improvement opportunities and CAPAs in conjunction with plant quality and the plant leadership team.
• Integrate newly acquired companies into the IPEX QMS and provide training within the plant.
• Execute the Corporate internal auditing of IPEX QMS.
• Apply appropriate use of statistical techniques.
• Effectively communicate and reinforce IPEX commitment to quality improvement efforts.
• Participate to the enhancement of IPEX quality tool including but not limited to: Process Maps Cause and Effect Matrix Gage R & R Studies Capability Studies Root Cause Analysis methodology / Control Plans DMAIC process
• Support IPEX PPAP (product part approval process)
• Other assigned responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

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