Quality Engineer

Intralox•New Orleans, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Intralox is seeking a hands-on, process-focused Quality Engineer to drive continuous quality improvement in internal fabrication operations, specifically supporting the ThermoDrive Belt Assembly facility in Harahan, Louisiana. The role focuses on maximizing product quality, minimizing internal defects, and supporting a strong customer experience. The position is not eligible for sponsorship. The Quality Engineer provides day-to-day quality support for plant operations and develops quality tools, processes, systems, documentation, and workflows that promote consistent performance without unnecessary bureaucracy. The role leads structured problem-solving and data-driven improvement, supports new product introductions and process changes, and partners with Operations, Engineering, remote leaders, and other cross-functional teams. The work is primarily in an office and shop-floor environment, supporting multiple shifts, with occasional weekend production. Domestic travel is approximately 10%; weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Plastic, Industrial Technology, or an equivalent technical field).
At least 2 years of experience as a Quality or Process Engineer in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated ability to perform hands-on process improvement on the factory floor.
Strong statistical analysis skills, including Process Capability Studies, Gage R&R, and ANOVA, and data visualization skills such as Pareto Charts.
Skill in applying project management principles and aligning work with timelines and business priorities.
Proficiency in MS Office, Power BI, InfinityQS, and statistical software such as Minitab or JMP.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 or a similar quality management system.
Comfort working directly with production operators and supervision.
Enthusiasm for creating sustainable quality solutions.
Demonstrated self-management, teamwork, and trustworthiness.
Effective verbal and written communication and relationship skills with engineering groups, operations groups, customers, suppliers, and contractors.
Ability to travel domestically approximately 10%.
Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and overtime when required.

Nice To Haves

Professional quality certifications such as ASQ CQE or Green Belt.
Experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Experience solving complex, multi-discipline root cause analyses.
Passion for learning and developing fellow team members.

Responsibilities

Respond to daily production and customer quality issues; manage non-conforming materials and provide timely dispositions and reviews.
Develop and maintain quality tools, processes, and systems, including PFMEA, control plans, and SPC activities.
Lead structured problem-solving and root cause analysis using methods such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone to address customer complaints, audit findings, and internal quality issues; drive corrective and preventive actions.
Analyze and report quality performance metrics, including cost of poor quality, customer complaints, non-conformances, and scrap; implement data-driven improvements with Operations and Engineering.
Lead quality improvement projects that support organizational critical success factors and objectives.
Develop quality system documentation and workflows suited to a scalable, lean environment without unnecessary bureaucracy.
Research quality technologies, keep current with industry best practices, and assist with adopting them internally.
Support new product introductions, process changes, and manufacturing readiness to ensure effective transition into production.
Guide and support the team in assessing priorities, identifying risks, and driving actions to closure; partner with remote leaders and cross-functional teams.
Support plant and organizational objectives through additional duties as needed.