Quality Engineer

Aptar Group•Eatontown, NJ

34d•Onsite

About The Position

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world. Every day, Aptar creates “a-ha moments” for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment. We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 14,000 dedicated employees in some 20 countries. You should work here because we: Attract and develop high performing people. Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment. Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment. Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities. Contribute to the communities where we reside. We have an exciting position open: Quality Engineer, reporting to the Quality Manager and be based in Eatontown, NJ. The position of the Quality Engineer requires a results driven individual who will be responsible for executing quality initiatives for our manufactured products and drives quality system improvements to achieve department objectives. With a sense of urgency, handles all internal and external quality issues related to the quality of manufactured product. Works closely with the Support team and provides leadership pertaining to product quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering or a related technical discipline is required. Adequate experience in Quality in lieu of a degree may be considered.
Minimum of 4 years of experience directly related training and/or experience is required.
Experience building and maintaining external customer relationships.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience within a regulated industry (preferably med device, automotive or pharmaceutical); working knowledge of ISO 9001 (or similar regulation like ISO 13485).
Must demonstrate analytical abilities to facilitate problem resolution in a team environment.
Working knowledge and proficiency using quality analysis and tools such as root cause analysis, 8D, DOE, FMEA (six sigma and design controls experience is a plus).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently with customers, resolve conflicts and drive customer satisfaction.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Knowledge of injection molding and assembly processes.
Knowledge of packaging applications (closures, bottles & tubes).

Nice To Haves

six sigma experience is a plus
design controls experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams to investigate internal non-conformances to identify root cause, obtain containment and implement corrective actions.
Support daily production goals by supporting trouble-shooting efforts related to non-conforming material.
Develop and implement systems that will ensure product conformance to specifications.
Work within the organization to execute changes and improvements to the quality process.
Review and approve specifications for manufactured products.
Support Root Cause Analysis efforts related to customer complaints.
Be the key Quality Representative on corrective and preventive actions that result from customer complaint, CAPA and/or non-conforming material report investigations.
Support the on-going evaluation of inspection techniques, methods and frequencies. From the evaluations, make any changes within the Inspection Plan that may be required.
Support the qualification of new mold, assemblies and equipment by conducting capabilities studies and validations.
Provide AQP support for new products and processes, including planning, development, validation and verification activities.
Use statistics, metrology, and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot internal and external manufacturing problems.
Demonstrate proficiency in root cause analysis and permanent corrective action implementation.
Facilitate cross-functional teams in order to address and resolve isolated or recurring internal and external quality issues.
Have excellent communication skills. Possess the ability to persuasively present information both orally and in writing and an ability to make presentations to executive team members as well as to key contacts at major customers.
Communicate directly with customers regarding technical support, manufacturing issues, and quality non-conformances.
Help develop, track, and drive continuous improvement activities in order to meet or exceed the facility quality goals and objectives (KPI’s).
Have active involvement and leadership in the Quality Improvement Process.
Participate and lead in internal, customer, and Aptar certification audits.
Support and adhere to all system procedures and company policies/procedures.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Follow all safety regulations.
Perform other related duties assigned.