Quality Engineer

Responsabilities:

• Analyzes quality performance routinely, drives statistical analysis of our compound specifications vs. manufacturing capability, sets continuous improvement goals and executes projects to improve our product quality performance
• Perform analysis of raw materials, in-process and finished goods samples
• Conducts test series and ramp-ups for new rubber compounds in cooperation with HQ mixing specialists and R&D’s material development team
• Interpretation and communication of test results including regular communication with HQ mixing specialists and R&D’s material development team
• Develops and maintains laboratory testing operations
• Ensures accurate and complete quality data in all relevant IT systems
• Maintains product/process retain sample storage system
• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Responsible for introducing and maintain detailed standards for production materials and processes, based on control plans and procedures
• Addresses quality concerns by writing corrective actions, interacting with customers, working within a core team to resolve issues promptly
• Addresses internal production concerns by reviewing rejects and working within a core team to resolve the issues promptly
• Addresses supplier concerns by notifying the supplier about issues, reviewing supplier corrective actions for closure, and visiting supplier facilities for re-occurring issues
• Prepares and or revises control plans, FMEA, flow charts, work instructions etc. to ensure product, process, and specification conformance
• Capable of using hand measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, etc.

Skills & Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field
• Minimum 2 years related work experience
• Experience with Oracle preferred
• English speaker

• Ability to perform root cause analysis and apply statistics to problem solving
• Strong problem solving skills required using established methodologies including 8-D, 5-WHY, Ishikawa, etc.
• Time management and organization skills
• Attention to detail
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office; Word & Excel, Minitab) 
• Proven technical skills
• Good to excellent lab/analytical techniques
• Strong communication skills (both written and oral)
• Knowledge of lab instrumentation
• Understands SPC analysis