Supply Chain Quality Engineer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following:

• Developing, optimizing and improving processes to enhance productivity, quality, and safety.


• Identifying and implementing process improvements to reduce costs, minimize waste and increase efficiency.


• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of new processes, technologies, and equipment.


• Monitoring and analyzing process data, identifying trends, and proposing solutions for process improvement continuously.


• Performing process capability studies, statistical analysis, and data-driven decision-making to achieve operational excellence and meet production targets.


• Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory requirements in all process engineering activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analysis and evaluation of existing manufacturing processes, identifying areas for improvement and recommending appropriate solutions.


• Design and implement process optimization strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle time and improve quality.


• Collaborate with engineering, production and quality assurance teams to develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.


• Identify and implement process control measures, including statistical process control (SPC) techniques, to ensure consistent quality and reduce process variation.


• Provide technical support and troubleshooting expertise to resolve process-related issues and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).


• Lead process validation activities, including protocol development, execution, and documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.


• Participate in cross-functional teams to drive root cause analysis, corrective actions and preventive measures.


• Provide training and guidance to production teams on new processes, procedures and equipment to ensure successful implementation and operation.


• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in process engineering technologies, methodologies and best practices.

 QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (industrial, mechanical, manufacturing, process, supply chain or similar) or a technical degree may be considered.


• 2-5+ years of experience as a process engineer, industrial engineer, manufacturing engineer or similar


• Knowledge of process optimization techniques, lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies and statistical analysis.


• Proficient in process analysis, process modelling, statistical analysis and simulation software.


• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex process issues.


• Knowledge of process safety, risk assessment and compliance with regulatory standards.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.


• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Additional skills and qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of process improvement tools and methodologies such as Kaizen, 5S and Value Stream Mapping.


• Knowledge of process simulation software and computer-aided design (CAD) tools would be a plus.


• Solid understanding quality management systems, such as ISO standards.


• SAP / ERP experience desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and walk; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to, handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms. Occasionally depending on the project will be required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• PPE may be required depending on the area working in. This could include steel toe shoes or gloves.

• Temperatures will vary depending on the outside environment and the area you are working in. This job will mostly be performed in the different areas within a warehouse.