Quality Engineer

Essity•Dover, DE

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Essity is recruiting a Quality Engineer for its manufacturing facility in Dover, Delaware. The role is accountable for assigned Quality Engineering deliverables and key performance indicators, ensuring products meet established quality standards and the Quality Unit operates efficiently. The Quality Engineer develops quality measurement standards and monitoring capabilities, trains colleagues and operations teams, supports quality improvements and product development, and helps ensure regulatory and procedural compliance. The position also involves investigations, statistical analysis, reporting, documentation, audits, and collaboration with internal and external partners.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related field.
Two or more years of experience working in a manufacturing environment in a quality-related field.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong technical writing skills.
Strong problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of GMPs, standards, and regulations; ISO 13485:2016 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet assigned Quality Engineering deliverables and key performance indicators.
Ensure products consistently meet established quality standards.
Assess Quality Unit processes and identify opportunities to streamline and improve them.
Develop standards for quality measurements in the laboratory and on production lines.
Develop tools and capabilities for monitoring processes and products, and train RST members, Quality personnel, and Operations teams on quality topics, including product specifications, quality checks, SPC, and validation routines.
Support RST members and technical teams in evaluating and implementing improvements related to quality issues.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and communicate effectively through meetings and structured communication tools.
Ensure timely closure of CAPA, ongoing, and other nonconformance investigations.
Support internal and external quality-related product development projects.
Create and present reports to management and internal groups, including rationales, risk assessments, and project deliverables.
Document complaints and nonconformances in accordance with applicable standard operating procedures.
Use structured problem-solving methodologies to investigate and resolve technical issues.
Perform statistical analyses and accurately interpret results.
Support quality audits and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and procedural requirements.
Interact with vendors, contract manufacturers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams on quality-related issues.
Write, review, update, and approve Quality SOPs.
Review and provide input on changes to specifications, Nonconformance Reports, and Deviations.