Quality Engineer

Newell Brands•Whately, MT

About The Position

The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving product and process quality in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role partners with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain to prevent defects, drive root-cause corrective actions, and ensure compliance with internal quality systems and applicable standards. The position uses data-driven problem solving and continuous improvement methods to reduce scrap/rework, improve yields, and strengthen supplier and customer quality performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
2+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated strength in problem solving, root cause analysis, and process validation methodologies.
Strong data analysis skills with the ability to translate findings into clear actions.
Results oriented, organized, and able to execute against timelines while managing multiple priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and SAP.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively on the production floor with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) and demonstrated success leading yield/scrap reduction projects.
Experience with PPAP, PFMEA facilitation, and process validation/qualification.
Proficiency with data analysis/visualization tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP, Power BI) and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing quality plans, control plans, inspection/verification methods, and reaction plans for key processes.
Lead structured problem solving for internal nonconformances, customer complaints, and supplier issues; verify effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Analyze process performance using SPC and capability studies (Cp/Cpk, Pp/Ppk); establish and monitor control limits, trends, and key quality metrics.
Support new product and process introductions by defining critical-to-quality requirements, PFMEA updates, inspection criteria, and validation/qualification activities.
Create and execute internal audits and participate in external/customer audits; ensure timely closure of findings.
Own nonconforming material processes (MRB disposition, containment, quarantine) and partner with production to minimize disruption while protecting the customer.
Monitor key quality metrics to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
Drive continuous improvement projects to reduce scrap, rework, and variation using Lean/Six Sigma tools; communicate progress and results to stakeholders.
Support measurement systems by defining gage requirements, performing MSA (gage R&R), and coordinating calibration and verification activities.
Collaborate with suppliers to drive supplier corrective actions and support supplier quality improvement efforts.