Quality Engineer

Avantor•Bakersfield, CA

11d•$62,500 - $100,625

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Quality Engineer will develop, modify, apply, and maintain quality evaluation and control systems/protocols. Devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment. Design and analyze inspection and testing processes, mechanisms, and equipment. Conduct quality assurance tests and performing statistical analysis to assess the level of control and manage product quality risks.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or related discipline.
0-3 years experience in quality engineering role in chemical, rubber, or plastic industries preferred
Proficiency working with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to identify problems and communicate solutions in a constructive and positive manner.
Attention to detail; excellent organizational and record keeping skills.

Nice To Haves

ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate or Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt certification.
Knowledge of ISO 9000/ AS9100.
Knowledge of SAP 4/HANA ERP System.
Working knowledge and experience with LEAN, Six Sigma methodologies.
Working knowledge in Design of Experiments (DOE), and ability to manage implementation of improvements.
Experience with validation processes including TM validation, manufacturing process validation, cleaning validation.
Experience with Minitab or other statistical software strongly desirable.
Understanding of statistical process and quality control principle.

Responsibilities

Responsible for Quality System maintenance.
Performs root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action for process related issues.
Identifies statistical methods relevant to the manufacturing process.
Responsible for continual improvement activities to enhance the Quality System.
Assists with developing training to build quality awareness throughout the company.
Interfaces with Manufacturing, Research and Development and Engineering to ensure transfer of newly developed products that are in accordance with approved data and analysis.
Participates in audits, including closing out audit findings, creating audits finding reports and works with cross functional teams to determine proper corrective and preventive actions.
Assists in creation and maintaining quality documentation.
Reviews Statistical Process Control (SPC) for products and identifies potential process improvements.
Evaluates impact of process improvement effort and manufacturing deviation on process validation and product design.
Demonstrates good communication and project/time management skills.
Collaborates with team members to support company goals.
Develops experiments by applying full and fractional factorial techniques (DOE).
Must be regular and punctual in attendance and adhere to all NuSil employee handbook policies.