Quality Engineer
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Job Location:
Independence, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join us as a Quality Engineer
Job Title: Quality Engineer
Report To: Senior Manager Site Quality
Location: Independence MO
Terms & Conditions: Full time hybrid schedule relocation support & international assignment are unavailable for this position.
ABOUT UNILEVER
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people we believe that when our people work with purpose we will create a better business and a better world.
At Unilever your career will be a unique journey grounded in our collaborative and flexible working environment. Our organizational ambition centers around creating workplaces that foster equity diversity inclusion and belonging across all aspects of our dont believe in the one size fits all approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.
JOB PURPOSE
The Independence Quality Engineer ensures that the manufacturing process and finished products meet all regulatory requirements as well as customer and company standards for food safety and food quality. This role involves optimizing processes digitizing operations conducting Kaizens and implementing innovations related to quality and plant initiatives. The position reports to the site Quality Manager and supports continuous improvement with a focus on food safety.
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
Develop lead and drive optimization and Kaizens related to top plant and quality losses.
Maintains develops and uses operational knowledge of various IT support systems used for Quality applications.
Define Statistical Process Control methods for use in setting targets and limits for operational areas. Manage and train plant in statistical methods for the analysis of production operations.
Supports innovation funnel activities within the supply chain. Works with internal and external customers of the innovation.
Manage 10 quality technicians roles and responsibilities
Assess training and development needs for the Quality Technicians related to quality program.
Manages and ensures compliance with the quality management system through communication training and internal/external audits at all levels.
Lead data collection analysis and assignment to standard Quality loss trees in support of operational KPIs reporting.
Implement and verify site calibration and maintenance program for inspection measuring and testing equipment. Coordinate performance of lab equipment capability studies.
Co-lead Quality Pillar activities in UMS and provide additional technical expertise to the plant for trouble shooting quality issues.
Utilizes SAP QM and Unilever specifications including SAP PLM & ECC and supports verification of use for quality purposes.
Supports the implementation and verification of procedures to control non-conforming materials and products.
Supports / participates in structured quality improvement activities related to customer consumer issues and PQS gaps.
Supports implementation and on-going verification of category / technology GMP as applicable to the site.
Supports implementing and assessing of on-going compliance to in-take control program for received materials and packaging.
Track and trend consumer complaint data to ensure focused improvement within gaps.
Reports and communicates results issues and improvements to relevant stakeholders.
Interprets applies and enforces all company policies programs regulations and safety/Environmental rules.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or a related field.
1-3 years experience in related discipline; management level experience preferred.
Programming proficient Power BI MS Office tools SAP/ERP Sharepoint
Statistics experience SPC knowledge
Familiar with Quality/food safety programs including HACCP SSOP Integrated Pest Management FDA cGMP TPM/UMS
Ability to apply mathematical operations using algebra fractions statistical analysis determination of test reliability and validity analysis of variance correlation techniques sampling theory and factor analysis etc.
Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions with minimal guidance. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
Pay: The pay range for this position is $86080 to $129120. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets experience and training licensure and certifications qualifications and education and other business and organizational needs.
Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.
Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.
Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate they can choose from a range of benefits to include but is not limited to health insurance (including prescription drug dental and vision coverage) retirement savings benefits life insurance and disability benefits parental leave sick leave paid vacation and holidays as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
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At Unilever inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.
Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.
For more information on your federal rights please seeKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests which may include drug screening background check credit check and DMV check.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process please contact us at. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.
Key Skills
- APQP
- Quality Assurance
- Six Sigma
- ISO 9001
- PPAP
- Minitab
- Root cause Analysis
- ISO 13485
- Quality Systems
- Quality Management
- As9100
- Manufacturing
About Company
About us Unilever is one of the world’s leading consumer goods companies, making and selling around 400 brands in more than 190 countries. Make sustainable living commonplace Every day, 2.5 billion people use our products to look good, feel good and get more out of life. That’s about ... View more
