Quality Engineer Associate

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You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire a Quality Engineer Associate – 1st Shift immediately at our South Bend, IN Plant located at 3425 W Lathrop St in South Bend, IN.

Under the direction of the Quality Engineer II, the Associate Quality Engineer is responsible for the overall development and maintenance of documentation that captures best operating practices in some of the operations deparmtnets within the plant. The key objective of this role is to reduce variation in operating methods thereby improving the reliability, repeatability of processes and eliminate defects.

Lead the management, disposition and system improvements for Out of Specification, defective Materials (Raw, WIP, and Finished goods), and complaints using TPM process (e.g., FMEA, QC Matrix, SPC, 5 Why, 12 Step, DMAIC, Risk Assessments, etc.)

Quality Technical Lead for start-up of process, equipment design and formulas

Drive manufacturing process capability improvements through variation reduction, error-proofing, and implementation of statistics. This include collecting and analyzing data to identify and prioritize opportunities for improvement of product and process quality

Implement quality best practices and McCormick Quality Standards

Conduct Internal Audits and participate in external audits

Develop capabilities of Operation, Warehouse and QA Teams in relationships to understanding and implementation of quality standards and best practices

Daily Maintenance of Quality Programs (e.g., Infinity, Print Systems, checkweighers, operational procedure review / update, Inspection Plans)

BSc in Technical ;
Quality/Research/Product Development

1;2 years Manufacturing Quality Experience required Project Management Experience preferred.

Leading cross;functional team required Must be able to professionally relate to key vendors, HQ, and Operations to help grow partnerships, gaining agreement on performance expectations and influence change. Must have ability to learn technical equipment/process and its capabilities. Must be able to relate work tasks to the 7 major plant KPIs (safety, people, quality, performance, service, cost, and innovation). Must be able to execut Design of Experiements.

(DOE)

Influence & Positive Impact – Will be coached and mentored by the Quality Engineer II at persuading, motivating, and energizing others at all levels. Passionate, personable, self;confident, and likeable. Able to flex style and direct, collaborate, or empower as the situation requires. Ability to establish a personal power base built on mutual trust, fairness, and honesty. Establish and maintain productive relationships and networks to facilitate business transactions.

Ability to learn and apply statistical and focus improvement tools for process improvements (SPC, Capability studies, FMEA, DOE, etc.) Excellent organizational skills to be able to handle multiple projects and activities to ensure on time completion Excellent verbal and written skills. Medium to excellent Microsoft suite skills. Ability to work independently and have flexible work hour Adaptability – open to and actively solicit new ideas and opinions

Ability to learn and apply statistical and focus improvement tools for process improvements (SPC, Capability studies, FMEA, DOE, etc.) Excellent organizational skills to be able to handle multiple projects and activities to ensure on time completion Excellent verbal and written skills. Medium…