Quality Engineer

First Quality • Anderson, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

First Quality is seeking a Quality Engineer for its First Quality Tissue SE, LLC facility in Anderson, South Carolina. The Quality Engineer applies principles and technologies for evaluating and controlling product and service quality, including developing and operating quality control systems, applying and analyzing testing and inspection procedures, using statistical methods to diagnose and correct quality-control issues, and auditing quality systems to identify and correct deficiencies. The position is responsible for implementing, using, maintaining, and ensuring compliance with quality systems and tools, including the Quality Management System.

The role supports product quality, safety, and efficacy throughout day-to-day manufacturing operations, including new product introductions, process validation, production activities, and incoming inspection. It works with cross-functional teams to prioritize site projects and resources, apply quality principles and continuous-improvement methods, meet customer and regulatory requirements, and communicate quality-system information and product-quality results to team members and management. The Quality Engineer may act as a substitute for the QA Manager and participates in a weekend duty rotation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, or an associate degree in a scientific or technical field with two years of quality or manufacturing experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated team leadership ability.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office products and proficiency in MiniTab.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of experience in quality or manufacturing engineering.
• Advanced degree in Analytics.
• ASQ CQA or CQE certification.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience in technical problem solving, statistical analysis, and quality auditing.
• Familiarity with formal Quality Systems such as ISO/QS/9000 or GMP/QSR.

Responsibilities

• Understand destructive and non-destructive QA testing and lead improvement efforts for testing methods and procedures.
• Support day-to-day activities related to the quality, safety, and efficacy of manufactured products, including new product introductions, process validation, production activities, and incoming inspection.
• Work with cross-functional teams to prioritize site projects and determine appropriate resources and timing.
• Integrate quality activities using principles such as Lean Six Sigma with Quality Management System activities, including Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) and Quality Improvements, to ensure effectiveness and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate current operational Quality and Quality Engineering methods, including failure investigation, measurement systems analysis, and process development; drive best practices and transfer knowledge across the business as appropriate.
• Ensure statistical methods are applied to testing, validation, sampling, inspection, and Quality investigations.
• Participate in and conduct internal Quality audits and external audits.
• Develop or revise procedures related to the Quality System.
• Report significant issues or developments identified during Quality activities and recommend process improvements to management.
• Prepare and present Quality system information and product quality results and analysis to team members and management.
• Become proficient in First Quality's ERP, MES, and quality data collection systems, and understand how they are integrated with one another and the business.
• Act as fill-in for the QA Manager in their absence.
• Participate in the Weekend Duty rotation.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities.
• Paid time off, with a three-week minimum.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Child and family care assistance through a dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2,500.
• A year's worth of free diapers for team members with a new baby.
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums.

What This Job Offers

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