CA Quality Engineer

$109,039 - $123,261/Yr

Hexpol Ab - Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite - Long Beach, CA

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

The Quality Engineer position at HEXPOL is a critical role focused on initiating, establishing, sustaining, and improving methods for controlling and enhancing the quality and integrity of all systems, processes, and procedures related to the design and manufacturing of rubber compounds. This position involves a comprehensive review and approval of daily lab testing of produced materials to ensure compliance with both internal and external specifications. The Quality Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop, document, implement, and validate robust corrective actions aimed at eliminating the root causes of product and process non-conformities, particularly those arising from customer complaints. A key responsibility of this role is the maintenance of the existing ISO: 9001:2015 quality system, with a strong emphasis on aligning with HEXPOL's quality objectives. The Quality Engineer will manage the nonconforming material process from identification through to disposition, driving continual quality improvement initiatives that focus on enhancing customer satisfaction, exceeding quality objectives, and reducing quality costs. This will be achieved through the application of systematic quality tools and methodologies, including Six Sigma, within the framework of HEXPOL's strategic initiatives. In addition to these responsibilities, the Quality Engineer will analyze process and test data to assess and improve process capability, create and develop all related documentation such as warrants, Measurement System Analyses (MSAs), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), control plans, and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions. The role also involves representing HEXPOL during audits of the quality system conducted by customers or third-party certification agencies, performing internal and external audits to ensure compliance with ISO9001, HEXPOL, and customer requirements, and overseeing the Layered Process Audit (LPA) program. The Quality Engineer will conduct GEMBA walks to audit and identify issues on the manufacturing floor, support purchasing in developing the supply base, and ensure that all specifications are met. Additionally, the role includes managing laboratory activities to reduce measurement system variation, training personnel in quality procedures, inspection methods, and quality assurance techniques, and supervising Lab Technicians and Quality team personnel. The Quality Engineer will also be expected to perform any other projects or tasks as assigned by management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, implement and validate robust corrective actions with cross-functional teams that eliminate the causes of product and process non-conformities, especially customer complaints.
• Maintenance of existing ISO: 9001:2015 quality system with the focus on the HEXPOL's quality objectives.
• Manage the nonconforming material process from identification through disposition.
• Drive continual quality improvement focused on improved customer satisfaction, exceeding quality objectives and reducing quality costs using systematic quality and/or six sigma tools within the framework of HEXPOL's strategic initiatives.
• Analyze process and test data to determine and improve process capability.
• Create and develop all related documentation (warrant, MSAs, FMEA, control plans) or PPAP submission.
• Represent HEXPOL during audits of the quality system by customers or third-party certification/registration agencies.
• Perform internal and external audits as required to ensure compliance with ISO9001, HEXPOL and customer requirements.
• Oversee the Layered Process Audit (LPA) program.
• Complete GEMBA walks, for audits, identify and address issues on the manufacturing floor.
• Support Purchasing in the development of our supply base and ensure all specifications are met.
• Support any quality test laboratory activities including the reduction of variation in measurement systems.
• Manage the location personnel in training and enforcement of quality procedures, inspection methods, quality control and other quality assurance methods.
• Direct the supervision of Lab Technicians and Quality team personnel.
• Perform any other project/task as assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other related fields degrees. Significant experience in Quality Engineering may be considered in lieu of education.
• Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, desired.
• Seven (7) years' manufacturing experience in Quality and/or Manufacturing Engineering positions.
• Five (5) years' experience in any rubber manufacturing or custom compounding environment, preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent computer/systems skills - MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook).
• Excellent cooperation, collaboration skills and team-building skills.
• Ability to interact well with all personality types.
• Solid organizational skills and prioritization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and manage a broad range of responsibilities.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
• High degree of concentration with attention to detail, high energy, self-motivated and self-reliant.
• Ability to supervise, coach and develop Associates.