Job Title: Product Quality Engineer - Sealants/Basics
Summary:The Product Quality Engineer will work within the Value Stream, to ensure the overall quality of a manufactured product. This role will work with the wider team of engineers with the overall aim of making sure the final products are safe, reliable, and meet customer expectations while keeping the manufacturing process as effective and cost-efficient as possible. This position plays a key role in fixing problems when they arise, whiles also providing evaluation and response to customer issues. It aims to improve the output quality of a process, by identifying and removing the causes of defects and minimizing variability in manufacturing and business processes. This role will support both the WTFD and GATE facilities and requires attention to both the Construction Sealants and Basics businesses, which deal with both domestic and international materials and complaints.
Responsibilities Include:
Manage Projects aimed at improving product quality and process reliability and conduct statistical analysis of data to evaluate/communicate results with internal and external customers
Be the point person for WTFD and GATE disposition of non-conforming material and ensures effective root cause analysis is conducted
Implement process changes to support RCCA, particularly design/implementation of lab test methods or Go/NoGo internal testing QC plans
Manage the QC testing protocols required for material acceptance criteria
Analyze MPM data using Statistical Quality Control (SQC) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) for internal materials and evaluating the quality of internal products
Initiate and facilitate Quality Forward look meetings related to produced materials and leads product quality FMEA, Quality Risk Assessments or other quality risk assessment methodologies
Review product quality trends within the assigned value stream, identify additional areas of focus and coordinate with WFTD site Quality Leader to address (QAR or similar)
Drive implementation of corrective actions for customer complaints and internal defects including verification of effectiveness (QIR)
Maintain Customer Complaint system, identifying RCCA and providing customer response notifications
Tracks implementation of corrective and preventive actions through effective management of change.
Perform customer specification reviews as necessary.
Ensure processes and products comply with industry quality standards and programs such as ISO, MIL spec, etc.
Collaborate with Site Quality to drive continuous improvement of QC test methods
Escalate supplier quality issues to Momentive corporate function and initiate specification changes with suppliers as needed
Issue waivers for production by working with technology and operations to determine feasibility
Support technology and operations to ensure effective new product introductions so that plant product quality is enhanced
Be the lead contact for external audits, as well as supplier audits. This will include FM, UL, Miami Dade, etc.
Qualifications:
The following are required for the role
B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline
2+ years of related industry experience
Ability to create simple, effective and comprehensive work instructions to document strict process procedures and methods
Ability to trouble shoot process problems, identify and implement corrective actions
Proven problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment
Strong computer skills, including MS Office
Communication skills: ability to communicate effectively across levels of the organization and to external customers
Ability to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner
Embraces innovation
Deliver commitments
Strong sense of accountability, urgency and independence
The following are preferred for the role
Experience within the manufacturing industry preferred
Technical knowledge in industrial equipment and chemical products
Demonstrated knowledge of continuous and batch chemical processes
Project Management
Six-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 5S experience are preferred
Process Safety Management
Automation and digitization skill set
Cause Map Trained
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, climb, twist, turn, grasp, and move about the facility. Walking, walking on irregular surfaces, and balancing will be required. Hearing, sight to include depth perception and color vision, and the ability to speak clearly will be required. Occasional lifting and moving up to 50 lbs. and the ability to comply with P ersonal Protective Equipment requirements (ability to pass a fit-test and wear a respirator is required for certain positions/locations).
The environment for this position is a Manufacturing setting, with exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noise. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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What We Offer:Base Pay Range: $73,200.00 - $107,360.00
The actua l salary offered i s determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill set s, and geography. Local geographic pay differentials may not be reflected in the above pay range and will be discussed with you by a member of the HR team when applicable . If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply ! #BePartoftheSolution
Additionally, this role is eligible for incentive or sales variable compensation payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company's incentive plans, the Company's financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance.
At Momentive, compensation is one part of your overall package. We offer a fantastic variety of total rewards and development programs to support your unique needs for overall well-being and personal career aspirations.
Flexible , hybrid or remote work schedules may be available based on role.
Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
Paid parental leave for the birth of a child; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
Short term disability with 100 % base salary coverage.
Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays. Additional time off with years of service.
401k savings plan with 5% employer match plus additional contribution based on years of service.
Student debt pay-off program.
Professional development programs and courses.
Wellness programs and f inancial education.
About Us:
Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.
Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer . Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.
To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law . An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations .
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