The Quality Manufacturing Engineer will oversee product quality assurance, including internal audits, customer complaint resolution, and process quality management, with a focus on precision injection molding. They will also lead quality training, support design reviews, and maintain quality documentation while ensuring compliance with ISO/QS standards at the Royalton, VT location.
Client Details
My client is a global leader in polymer-based solutions, serving industries such as medical technology, pharmaceuticals, consumer electronics, telecommunications, automotive, and hygiene. They specialize in designing and manufacturing innovative and customer-specific products using materials like plastic, silicone, and TPE. Their expertise spans the entire value chain, from development and prototyping to high-volume production and product lifecycle management, ensuring seamless collaboration with their partners.
Sustainability is a cornerstone of their operations, with a focus on creating solutions that optimize resource use, minimize carbon emissions, and support environmentally friendly design and production practices. The company takes a proactive approach to social and environmental responsibility, ensuring safe, equitable workplaces while delivering value to customers and stakeholders. Their commitment to sustainable practices has earned them recognition for excellence in this area.
With a network of development and production facilities across Europe, Asia, and North America, my client is positioned to provide localized support with a global reach. Their advanced technologies include injection molding, extrusion, micromolding, and scientific injection molding, among others, enabling them to deliver precise, high-quality, and cost-effective solutions. By staying at the forefront of technological innovation, they continue to drive growth and partnership opportunities across diverse markets.
Description
The Quality Manufacturing Engineer (Plastics Medical Device Manufacturing) Will:
- Oversee quality assurance operations, including supervision of QA auditors and weekend staff.
- Conduct daily inspections of product and processes, focusing on areas 6 and 7.
- Manage internal, customer, and ISO/QS audits and contribute to audit preparation.
- Analyze and resolve internal product quality issues, including customer complaints and corrective actions.
- Perform quality validation for products following mold repairs and monitor manufacturing process quality, including insert molding.
- Approve Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and facilitate product design reviews and hand-off approvals.
- Develop, maintain, and utilize Quality Assurance Reports (QARs) and applied statistics databases.
- Provide specific quality training for QA auditors and Manufacturing Quality Technicians (MQTs).
- Lead customer quality reviews and on-site quality resolution activities.
- Assist in developing and maintaining procedures and quality documentation.
- Participate as a member of the internal auditing team.
- Manage quality assurance operations in the absence of the QA Manager.
- Onsite at our Royalton, VT facility
Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science preferred.
- Certified Quality Auditor and/or Quality Engineer credentials are highly desirable.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in quality engineering.
- Proficient with measurement equipment and related tools.
- Skilled in computer programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with SPC methods.
- Knowledge and experience in:
- Control plan development.
- Reading product prints and specifications.
- Customer interface and relationship management.
- Familiarity with molding processes, procedures, and molded product quality control.
- ISO/QS system knowledge and application experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Local to Royalton, VT or open to relocation - relo package provided
Job Offer
- Generous relocation support, including moving assistance, temporary housing, and home-buying support.
- Strong benefits package with medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options.
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions up to 6.5%.
- Paid holidays and vacation time, starting with 3 weeks PTO and flexible increases up to 5 weeks.
- Flexible spending account options.
- Regular team-building events, including summer picnics, BBQs, monthly lunches, and an annual holiday party.
- Scenic location with access to year-round outdoor activities, including nearby ski resorts.
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