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Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

AhlstromUnited States
30+ days ago
Job description

The Quality Engineer is responsible for providing quality guidance and technical support within the plant as well as to customers. Responsibilities will include ensuring product compliance as well as leading and participating in continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities :

  • Must follow Ahlstrom's manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies, as applicable, to the position’s areas of responsibility, in order to meet and maintain the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements for each product grade.
  • Acts as a technical resource to support the efforts of Sales and Marketing, Manufacturing, Product Development and Quality / CTS.
  • Monitor and analyze internal quality data with the goal of product optimization
  • Oversee incoming raw material specifications and certifications.
  • Manage supplier quality – including : conduct supplier audits and evaluations, facilitate submission of supplier corrective action requests with response documentation and follow-up.
  • Ensure compliance for certifications – FSC, ISO
  • Lead the development of new lab test procedures and the completion of lab equivalency testing
  • Supervise resource(s) assigned to technical day-to-day and project based work
  • Promote the quality management system by providing a basic understanding of requirements, specifications, test protocols, etc…
  • Lead and participate in continuous improvement efforts
  • Lead and participate in problem solving activities
  • Support customer claim investigation
  • Other duties as assigned

Work Experience :

  • Bachelors Degree in Scielce or Engineering
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in applicable technical, manufacturing, product development, preferably in the web coating or chemical industry is preferable; internship experience will be considered
  • Good written and verbal communication skills as well as teamwork skills
  • Fluent written and spoken English
  • Must have strong analytical, statistical, and experimental skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft programs with the ability to learn other software
  • Ability to identify, prioritize, and drive multiple initiatives on an on-going basis
  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
  • Some weekend and holiday work, as necessary