Quality Engineer

Keurig Dr Pepper • Victorville, CA

219d • $52,500 - $77,000

About The Position

The Quality Engineer I occupies a key role in Quality Assurance department. This job contributes to KDRP success by planning, organizing and executing functional programs that enhance manufacturing quality, productivity and capacity. As a Quality Engineer I, you will support the process of ongoing rapid development of new products, processes, equipment, and materials - including controls and equipment capability identification. Your responsibilities will extend throughout the full spectrum of the supply chain, working with suppliers on their material testing and controls, through our internal development and process/product qualification process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred
• Quality experience in a manufacturing environment is required
• Previous experience in a consumer product quality role is highly desired
• Good working knowledge of statistical analysis and problem solving tools
• Experienced with contract manufacturing and supplier quality management and auditing
• Effective interpersonal, communication, planning, problem solving, and organizational skills in a global environment
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Self-motivated and experienced in dealing with ambiguity while performing critical project steps
• Experienced in defining project prioritization and flexible to shift project focus upon business decisions

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Product, Engineering and Contract Manufacturer teams in support of identifying and correcting issues underlying customer complaints/returns in a fast paced consumer product environment
• Work closely with Contract Manufacturers to ensure corrective and preventative actions are cut in timely and accurately
• Work closely with Data Analytics, Triage, Test Engineering, Design Engineering and Customer Care teams to assess reasons for returns
• Perform hands-on review of customer product returns, manage material disposition and track recurring issues for 8D
• Coordinate retailer reverse logistics and brewer recycling/refurbishment programs
• Lead quality interface with 3rd party logistics (3PL) to coordinate inventory holds and rework as well as assessment and disposition of non-conformances
• Support packaging category team to ensure product packaging testing meets required standards
• Coordinate and execute corrective action and preventive action (8D) process
• Evaluate current hardware and software test methods, propose and implement additional testing to current product platform
• Present and review data/reports related to specific issues to peers and executives
• Establish standard procedure formats and maintain library of QC protocol documents that can be readily used by other teams as required
• Foster working relationships amongst partners to promote quality, robustness, and reliability.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time)
• 401k with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility
• Benefits eligible Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree