Quality Engineer

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for maintaining and improving quality systems, data analysis and customer interface, quality practices and continuous improvement activities.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance to all safety policies and procedures. Establish, support and maintain a “safety first” culture. 
• Supports and investigates situations in which line/equipment stoppage occurs due to perceived, imminent safety risk.
• Actively leads risk assessment activities for their area of responsibility by driving prioritized corrective and preventative actions to eliminate/reduce environmental, health or safety risks.
• Implement statistical based problem solving methods through the use of Six Sigma practices, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Monitor process capability thru stastical analysis of lab data and make recommendations for changes to product specifications.
• Determines quality improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to manufacturing processes
• Initiates process improvement projects to increase efficiency, reduce costs, simplify processes and improve quality.
• Supports process and test method validation activities by developing and executing protocols for new or existing processes
• Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of nonconforming material and ensures that effective root cause analysis is conducted; tracks implementation of corrective/preventive actions.
• Interfaces with customers and vendors to provide technical support for our products and assures quality of incoming materials.
• Supports research and development and manufacturing departments to ensure successful transition of products and processes from design to production
• Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data.
• Maintain a database for product and supplier specifications and review as needed
• Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities.
• Involvement in ISO Quality Management Systems requirements and audits
• Participates in supplier audits and supply feedback for continuous improvement
• Validate information, reports, practices, changes for effectiveness and accuracy
• Meets/exceeds quality metrics and goals of claims vs. sales
• Participate in employee involvement programs such as project teams, committees, and internal training.
• Effectively interact with all internal functional job levels and with external agencies and resources in order to maximize the effectiveness of the quality assurance program.
• Partners with EHS&S for site regulatory compliance.
• Maintain and increase professional knowledge and expertise related to the quality assurance field
• Support and maintain a culture of continuous improvement, quality, high performance and process excellence.
• Maintains a team effort attitude and approach.
• Other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• BS degree in Quality Management, Engineering or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Certified Quality Engineer a plus. Six Sigma certification preferred (green or black belt)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a quality engineer role. Manufacturing experience preferably extrusion, textiles or paper 

COMPETENCIES:

Technical Skills

• Detailed knowledge of the company and product technologies, data analysis skills, broad understanding of related technologies.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing industry (non-woven or textile-related preferred).
• Detailed knowledge of ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems
• Strong Statistical Analysis skills using Excel and Minitab
• Demonstrated knowledge of Internal Auditing Requirements.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of standard office machines and computer software including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sound organizational skills and work habits.

Leadership

• Situational Leadership skills and strong personal accountability to achieve goals.
• Ability to be a change agent and drive results
• Strong personal accountability to achieve goals and develops this in others through effective coaching and delegation.
• Proactively develops plans for improvement and effectively communicates and sells those plans to others
• Ability to deliver committed performance indicators. Initiates corrective action, anticipates issues, and develops contingency plans
• Strong organizational skill to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Considers and formulates new ways to exceed company objectives.
• Takes responsibility for actions, respects confidentiality, completes commitments on time, and uses data to support decisions

Initiative 

• Proactively seeks and seizes opportunities to improve the company’s offerings and overall positioning.
• Develops and refines action plans to achieve declared objectives.
• Effectively communicates / sells those plans to others, gathers and incorporates further input where appropriate and then implements action steps efficiently and prudently.
• Self-motivated to improve processes and performance. Can adapt and reapply new ideas and methods to improve team/plant performance
• Pursues training and development opportunities to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Strong sense of urgency

Managing People 

• Effective communication skills, written and oral, including presentation skills, technical and program writing, and the ability to communicate with all levels of management and employees.

Team Work 

• Balances team and individual responsibilities;
• Recognizes accomplishments of other associates.
• Offers constructive feedback and advice to fellow associates in a tactful manner.
• Accepts and considers feedback and advice to enhance probability of desired outcomes.
• Partners and works effectively across all functions and levels.
• Works effectively with others to achieve performance goals
• Effectively promotes teamwork and possesses strong teambuilding skills.

Oral & Written Communication

• Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively. Responds well to questions. Employs active listening skills.
• Demonstrates strong group presentation skills; Presents information, ideas, conclusions and abstract concepts concisely and effectively.
• Can interface effectively with customers, vendors, contractors and senior leaders.

Problem Solving 

• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully and efficiently.
• Prioritizes and identifies causal connections, related issues and actionable alternatives.
• Applies practical criteria to decision alternatives in order to choose course of action.
• Considers and articulates implications for implementation.

Change Management

• Champions change initiatives as needed.
• Adapts to shifts in marketplace and to organizational change as required.

Business Acumen

• Continually improves knowledge of suppliers and technologies.
• Connects all decisions and activities to people, customers, strategic initiatives, and the P&L.

Other. 

• Ability to work outside normal business hours to include evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality as needed.
• Ability to motivate people for involvement, cooperation and compliance.
• Strong personal accountability to achieve
• Takes responsibility for actions, respects confidentiality, completes commitments on time, and uses data to support decisions
• Self-motivated to improve processes and performance. Can adapt and reapply new ideas and methods to improve team/plant performance
• Presents information clearly and concisely. Listens well and asks the right questions. Can interface effectively with customers, vendors, contractors and senior leaders.
• Ability to deliver committed performance indicators. Initiates corrective action, anticipates issues, and develops contingency plans
• Uses data and proven methods to analyze, troubleshoot, and develop solutions to problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Physical demands:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects or tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear, smell.  The employee must periodically lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  The employee will frequently climb up to three levels above floor level. 

Work environment:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time; dust; heat; humidity, odors.  The noise level in the work environment varies and hearing protection is required in some work areas.  The employee is frequently exposed to extremely high-speed machinery with open inward turning rolls, extremely hot surface areas and moving lift truck traffic.