Quality Engineer

• Experience Level: Mid-Senior (3 Years Required)
• Education Level: Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Technical/Science Discipline (Advanced degree in Quality or Ceramic Engineering preferred)
• Salary: $71,000 - $80,000
• Type: Full Time + Benefits
• Location: Buckhannon, WV

Job Overview:

The Quality Engineer will report directly to the R&D and Quality Manager and will play a pivotal role in ensuring customer requirements are met across all manufacturing processes, guaranteeing the desired product characteristics. This position involves active participation in the Q&PC Integrated Support Team (IST) to provide process and quality control guidance, technical support, and coordination with the sites three Integrated Process Teams.

Essential Functions:

Process & Quality Control (50%):

• Directly supervise IPT Quality Engineers, Lab Technicians, and Final Inspectors.
• Plan and direct activities related to the development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for processes, materials, and products.
• Oversee the establishment and implementation of product parameters and control methods for material/product acceptance.
• Develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Lead focus teams and special projects to resolve systemic rejects, determine root cause, and correct key quality issues.

Quality Management System (20%):

• Ensure site-wide ISO9000 compliance and certification.
• Direct the planning, implementation, and maintenance of the facilitys Quality System in line with WCM PQC Pillar Steps and requirements.
• Oversee Document Control, review/approval of controlled documents, and Supplier Quality Management.
• Implement Quality Risk Management in relevant aspects of the QMS Internal audit program.

WCM (20%):

• Contribute as a member of the WCM Pillar for Quality and Process Control (QPC).
• Provide leadership and training to IST/IPTs using WCM Focused Improvement toolbox for continuous improvement.
• Actively participate and lead CI/WCM/6 Sigma projects and events throughout the site.

Environmental, Health & Safety (10%):

• Be a behavioral role model for all EHS standards, 5S & workplace organization practices, plant rules, safety regulations, and corporate Values and Attitudes.
• Partner with leaders to improve EHS culture, awareness, and accountability systems.

Entity Specific Functions:

Entity: Quality & Process Control Integrated Support Team (IST)

• Directly supervises IPT Quality Engineers/Technicians, Document Control Clerk, Final Inspectors, and Assemblers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Technical/Science discipline.
• Advanced degree in Quality or Ceramic Engineering, preferred.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of practical Quality department experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in change management, leading audits, and implementing quality management systems.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements and relevant industry standard practices.

Leadership:

• Dedicated, self-starter with a high degree of motivation, able to make independent decisions.
• Ability to lead teams, incorporate input from all team members, and mold divergent opinions into one common direction.

Communicating and Influencing Skills:

• Ability to present complex ideas simply and clearly to all organizational levels.
• Demonstrable personal attributes to effectively communicate and influence all levels of the organization.

Problem Solving:

• Lead quality and improvement activities using WCM Focused Improvement Tools and Kaizen methodologies.
• Utilize effective coaching techniques to develop a culture of employee engagement.

Licenses and Certifications:

• ASQ-CQE certification, preferred.
• Certified Green Belt or Black Belt and/or other advanced technical problem-solving, preferred.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal travel for corporate-sponsored meetings, training/seminars, and customer visits.
• Valid Driver's License, required.