Quality Process Engineer

CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Crown Holdings, Inc., is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. With operations in 39 countries, 23,000 employees, and net sales of approximately $12 billion, Crown is committed to delivering innovative packaging solutions that provide significant value for brand owners, retailers, and consumers worldwide.

Location: Olympia, WA

Salary: $71,727 – $113,801 (actual salary determined by skill and experience)

Benefits: The Crown Plan offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, flexible spending account, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and more.

Position Overview: Provide technical support and training to plant management and manufacturing personnel in the application of statistical tools and problem‑solving techniques. Evaluate and improve manufacturing quality, performance, and capability.

Duties and Responsibilities Technical Support to Management Team

• Provide process analysis of plant manufacturing performance to management team
• Conduct statistical evaluations of new and existing equipment to determine process / equipment capability
• Provide data analysis to facilitate resource allocation in the scheduling of plant equipment maintenance and repair
• Participate in customer/supplier audits and provide supporting process performance analysis
• Manage plant SPC training program for salaried and hourly personnel

Technical Support to Plant Personnel

• Conduct training in basic SPC principles and applications
• Conduct training in the application of statistical problem‑solving techniques
• Coach hourly personnel in the use of SPC on the plant floor
• Provide process analysis to QA manager and to the management team
• Conduct gauge R&R accuracy and gauge stability roll‑out studies and training programs
• Support establishment and monitoring of gauge maintenance programs
• Provide training in the use of statistical software packages
• Facilitate plant SOP development and training programs
• Support corporate TQ engineers with the installation and maintenance of quality network systems
• Facilitate team meetings and support development of team dynamics
• Manage process certification efforts within the plant
• Maintain quality network systems
• Assume the role of QA Manager in the absence when necessary

Project Management / Team Work Groups

• Plant QIT / Management Team
• SPC Implementation Team
• SPC Certification Teams
• Gauge Maintenance Committee
• SOP Team
• Lead Six Sigma and Lean Process Improvement Teams

Provide Quality Support

• Gauge Design and R&R Studies
• SPC Software
• Document Control
• Plant / Process Performance Audits
• Procedures / Policies

Performance of Other Job‑Related Duties as Required or Assigned

• Assist with various quality initiatives at company and plant level
• Support continuous improvement projects
• Maintain documentation and reporting standards

Job Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Successful passing of the Munsell Color Test required
• Three (3) or more years of quality/engineering experience including at least two (2) years of manufacturing experience
• Analytical skills – ability to evaluate data and perform statistical analysis
• Communication skills – verbal and written
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Statistical software experience (e.g., Minitab)
• Advanced Statistical Process Control and Capability (Six Sigma)
• Gauge Capability Analysis experience
• Technical writing skills
• Minimum Six‑Sigma Green‑Belt certification preferred
• Project process improvement management experience
• Must be available to work various shifts as needed
• Must be able to facilitate and work in a team environment

Benefits

CROWN offers competitive pay, comprehensive health insurance, and a matched 401(k).

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