Quality Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY:

Tarkett is seeking a Quality Engineer to join the team in Dalton individual selected for this role will report to the Director of Quality and is responsible for representing the voice of the customer in product design and manufacturing processes improving and maintaining our quality management system ensuring continuous product conformance and compliance developing tracking and improving internal and external KPIs auditing and improving processes leading and executing problem investigations and problem solving activities leading and participating in productivity improvements within the assigned manufacturing facilities. This position will work collaboratively with assigned plant(s) within the North American Soft Surface division in Dalton GA to ensure that a quality product is delivered to the customers safely on time and at the lowest cost.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop expertise in our manufacturing processes and study process capabilities through data-driven analysis and in-depth knowledge of our products.
• Supervise Coach and Mentor Quality Technicians in assigned areas.
• Lead and coach CAPA problem solving teams to successful results by quickly containing suspect material identifying root causes and taking actions to eliminate the causes.
• Analyze data from various sources to identify trends in quality and efficiency.
• Develop robust and clear data collection visualization and analysis tools.
• Participate and represent Manufacturing and the Voice of the Customer in New Product Development processes.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional teams to develop and maintain process documentation and guidance (ie: Functional Analysis DFMEA PFMEA Control Plans Standardized Work documents One Point Lessons SPC Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility Craftsmanship Standards etc).
• Partner with internal teams to continually improve products and processes.
• Develop and communicate succinctly summarized data analysis and project overviews
• Effectively communicate both verbally and written
• Partner with the Plant Manager Operations Manager and Supervisors to own processes and understand performance metrics in order to identify key areas needing process improvements and addressing trends that demonstrate process breakdowns.
• Manage workload with a positive attitude as a team player in a collaborative work environment.

REQUIREMENTS (including educational requirements)

• Bachelors degree in engineering or related field required. (Degree/Certification coupled with extensive prior experience may be considered.)
• Six Sigma experience is preferred.
• Prior experience in carpet textile or plastic extrusion manufacturing is preferred.
• 1 - 3 years of prior experience in quality or process engineering role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience with creating implementing and maintaining Functional Analysis DFMEA PFMEA Control Plans Standardized Work documents One Point Lessons SPC Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility and Craftsmanship Standards.
• Prior experience in manufacturing problem solving and leading teams with various CAPA tools (ie: 4D 8D 5W/2H 5-Why Ishikawa Diagrams etc).
• Must have a solid understanding of Statistical Process Control and ability to roll out train and react appropriately to indicators in the SPC data.
• Must have the skills to develop and communicate succinctly summarized data analysis and project overviews.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be very hands-on to the processes and active on the shop floor working with operators for improvements.
• Must be people focused collaborative and always placing safety first.
• Must be results oriented operating a high level of performance and working with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Must be able to own and execute meeting commitments and doing what we say we are going to do.
• Must strive for unique solutions developing new ways of driving improvements in our operations.
• Must deliver the promise always providing outstanding quality and service levels relentlessly focusing on our customers to make Tarkett the partner of choice.

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1

• Competitive benefits pay and retirement plan options!

• Career growth stability and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.

• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.

• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of 140 years Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl linoleum rubber carpet wood laminate artificial turf and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle principles fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design approach.

Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B ISIN FR000ticker: TKTT).

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.