Quality Engineer

Position: Quality Engineer I
Purpose and role of job:

Responsible for the implementation, compliance, and maintenance of quality systems operations. Works closely with PFN customers to ensure product quality meets or exceeds expectations. Interfaces with PFN Business/Product Development, Operations, & Customer Service to achieve goals.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

• Develop/revise procedures & work instructions related to Quality Management System
-QMS.

• Communicate and train individuals in QMS requirements and applications.

• Participate in and lead site quality audits.

• Develop/complete CAPAs consistent with achieving improvements to QMS and facility metrics.

• Understand quality testing methods and quality requirements ensuring effective integration into quality system.

• Act as primary QA contact in customer/supplier assessment activities and raw material qualifications.

• Authorized to release product in E-1

• Establish effective working relationships with PFN customers

• Strong communication skills: written & oral

• Effective interpersonal skills

• Ensure PFN process capabilities align with customer quality expectations

• Proactively review QMS and product performance to identify opportunities for continuous improvement

• Trend analysis, SPC tools, DOE, FMEA, etc,...

• Respond to customer quality concerns

• Critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills,

• Establish effective working relationships with other departments for using quality data for improvements, new product development, cost savings, or other quality initiatives.

• Promote and ensure the proper use of QMS and proper statistical methods throughout the facility

• Work collaboratively with cross functional departments to define customer needs and meet expectations

• Able to review, understand, and interpret relevant industry standards:
Quality Standards, Customer specifications, test methods, regulatory standards, etc..., advise and train PFN Team Members as necessary for compliance.

• Supervise the activities and review performance of any assigned staff.

• Perform laboratory tours and provide Quality system explanations to visitors.

• Assist or substitute for the QA Manager with other responsibilities, as requested.

"All Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S."

"PFNonwovens, Hazleton, Pa. are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time."

Education and experience requirements:

• A four year technical degree is required, preferably a BS Degree in Engineering discipline and 2+ years in quality or manufacturing engineering, or BS in a scientific/technical field with 5+ years experience in quality or manufacturing engineering disciplines

• ASQ Certification or equivalent body of knowledge (CQA,CQT, CQE or Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt desirable)

Work Environment:

• Lean, fast paced work environment.

• Capable of prioritizing projects & activities through multi-tasking to sustain efforts and meet expectations

• Work cross-functionally to mutually achieve goals

• Ability to supplement hours as/if required to meet business needs.

• Demonstrated communication proficiency both verbal and written required

• Intermediate computer skills required

• Supportive of efforts outside immediate area of responsibility

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to walk throughout the facility for up to12 hours per day; spend time on manufacturing floor or in QC labs. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs unaccompanied. Must be able to speak, hear, reach, touch, bend, and squat periodically.

• Climb stairs

Disclaimer: The above information on this job description has been described to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents. Other duties and responsibilities not specifically described may be assigned from time to time, consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities of the incumbent.

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