Quality Analyst - 7 PM - 7 AM

A leader in quality and innovation, Fiberon manufactures composite decking, deck railing and fencing products for residential and commercial applications, available through a national network of contractors, home improvement specialty retailers and building product dealers. Learn more about our company, our commitment to sustainability and what others are saying about Fiberon.

Job Summary:

Identify and analyze process variation in the manufacturing processes.  Correlate process variation to functional product characteristics.  Determine assignable causes of variation.  Conduct process capability studies and provide statistical process predictions based on the use of statistical tools and recommend improvements to reduce variation.  Implement recommended process improvements.  Focus on process quality, productivity and scrap initiatives.  Facilitate and lead projects that reduce process and product variation.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

Perform process capability studies and provide statistical analysis for process improvement

Identify areas for product and process improvement through ANOVA

Provide data analysis to facilitate the reduction of process variation

Improve process capabilities until they reach 1.33 Cpk.

Coordinate inspection of incoming product and materials

Perform Gage R&R studies to validate metrology methods; along with calibration

Conduct testing on competitive and self-manufactured products

Lead and participate in product and process improvement projects

Other duties may be assigned

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate rework of non-conforming purchased and self-manufactured goods

Issue daily reports to Operations Management

Conduct trials through Design of Experiments (DOE)

Education/Experience:

2- year associates degree required

BS-degree in a related field, or equivalent directly related experience desired

BS-degree in Mathematics, a plus; concentration or minor in Statistics, a plus. 

Minimum one year working experience, preferably in quality

Minimum two years working experience, preferably in manufacturing

Certified Quality Technician (CQT) through ASQ preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge:

Working knowledge of continuous improvement methods/techniques

Statistics

Problem solving

Corrective action implementation

Plastics experience

Improvement assessment

Ability:

Work independently

Attention to detail

Mathematical/statistical aptitude

Basic mechanical aptitude

Ability to dynamically prioritize multiple projects and tasks

Interface with all levels of the organization

Effectively deal with conflict

Lift and handle weights up to 50 lbs.

Skills:

Computer literate at intermediate level (email, spreadsheet, databases, word processing, statistical software applications)

Statistical analysis skills

Effective communication skills (oral and written)

Analytical skills (identify problem areas through data and observation)

Good Interpersonal skills

Fiberon is an Equal Opportunity Employer