Quality Engineer

Associated Materials, LLC • Kinston, NC

46d • $75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Since 2022, Associated Materials / Alside has been undergoing a transformation
to maximize our potential through investments in people, operations, and brands.

If you want to be part of a company where your ideas and input are more than
just encouraged--they are valued--this is the place for you. At Associated
Materials / Alside, your contributions will provide an immediate and lasting
impact, helping us achieve what is possible.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Plant Quality Engineer is responsible for plant quality compliance, product
quality improvement and manufacturing process capability. This position leads
continuous improvement activities to improve product and process quality and
leads root cause and corrective action activities to resolve field and in-plant
quality issues. Other objectives of the role are:

Improve quality of assigned products, processes, manufacturing areas and
outcomes.
Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions to resolve quality
related issues.
Ensure customer satisfaction through routine review of field performance data
and corrective action.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical, Chemical, Polymer or Materials Science Engineering. BS in Applied Sciences may be considered depending on experience.
• 3-5 years of quality/process engineering with a minimum of 2+ years' experience in which candidate had responsibility for the development and implementation of product and/or process quality.
• Expertise in ISO/QS/TS type quality systems is required. Proficiency with Excel, Minitab, Access, and PowerPoint is expected.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data streams to identify potential opportunities for quality improvement.
• Define and lead engineering projects to improve product quality and process capability.
• Promote analytical problem solving through sound statistical application.
• Incorporate the use of Lean/Six Sigma tools and methods in team activities and business problem solving.
• Improve process discipline through deployment of basic quality tools (ex. Standard work, Layered Process Audits).
• Drive process capability through deployment of quality control tools (CpK analysis, SPC, etc.)
• Locally champion corporate initiatives in quality and operational excellence (LeanSigma).
• Expand the quality system infrastructure using ISO/QS/TS principles to ensure robust, reproducible, high quality manufacturing processes.
• Ensure compliance with all government and industry standards/codes for product and process quality

What This Job Offers

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