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Working under the guidance of the Quality Manager, this role plans, initiates, coordinates, and evaluates activities related to the application, development, and maintenance of quality tasks, processes, and systems for thermoformed products. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure that thermoformed components and assemblies meet required quality standards, customer expectations, and applicable regulatory requirements across our medical device, aerospace, and industrial markets.\nEssential Job Functions\nProvide daily quality support to manufacturing, Engineering, including inspection, assembly, packaging and shipping operations.\nInvestigate nonconforming products, scrap, rework, and customer complaints; identify root cause and implement effective corrective actions.\nLead or Support CAPAs using tools such as 5 whys, fishbone diagrams, and process data analysis.\nDevelop and maintain inspection plans, work instructions, acceptance criteria and manufacturing quality records.\nReview production documentation for completeness, accuracy and compliance with GDP.\nPartner with manufacturing and engineering teams on process changes, validation activities, risk assessment and FAI.\nUse trend data, defects rates, and quality metrics to identify recurring issues and measure improvement.\nSupport supplier quality activities, including evaluation of supplier non-conformances and corrective actions.\nParticipate in internal, customers and ISO 13485 audits; help prepare responses and close finding on time.\nTrain and coach employees on quality requirements and practical application of procedures on the manufacturing floor.\nDevelop and implement standards and methods for inspecting, testing, and evaluating thermoformed products and components.\nDevelop and deliver quality training materials to increase awareness across the Value Stream Team.\nReview of customer specifications\nParticipate in the design and process of FMEAs, Design of Experiments, PPAPs, Process/Product Capability Studies, and Product Liability Meetings.\nContinuously improve quality systems and processes.\nOther duties as required in support of the department and the company.\nSupervisor Responsibilities\nThis role does not include supervisory responsibilities over other employees. The Quality Engineer provides functional quality leadership and technical guidance to quality technicians within their assigned Value Stream Team.\nRequirements\nQualifications\nTo perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to satisfy each essential function listed above. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.\nEducation and Experience\nBachelor’s degree in engineering or sciences, or 5+ years of experience working in a technical engineering role.\nMinimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing preferred.\nExperience in Root Cause Analysis investigation (5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D, etc.) is preferred.\nKnowledge of ISO 13485:2016 and other relevant quality standards preferred\nProven experience in a manufacturing quality control role.\nBackground in medical device, aerospace, or plastics/thermoforming manufacturing industries is preferred.\nCertificates, Licenses, and Registrations\nASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Process Analyst (CQPA) preferred.\nSix Sigma Green Belt preferred.\nLanguage Requirements\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required.\nMathematical Skills\nBasic arithmetic: add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.\nStatistics: interpret and analyze numerical data using statistical methods.\nBasic algebra: manipulate symbols and equations to find unknown values, express relationships, and model situations.\nBasic geometry: understand and work with shapes, angles, lines, and planes.\nBasic trigonometry: understanding essential trigonometric functions and how they relate to engineering drawings and specifications.\nTechnical Skills\nProficient in MS Office Suite and SharePoint.\nAble to learn new business systems and associated software efficiently.\nKnowledge of ERP systems preferred.\nExcellent knowledge of blueprint reading, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), and ASME Y14.5M.\nExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.\nStrong team player with the ability to collaborate across departments.\nStrong communication skills to effectively convey standards and procedures.\nReliable and flexible to work additional hours on short notice to complete orders or special projects to meet customer or internal demands.\nAble to work independently with minimal supervision.\nPhysical Demands\nThe employee must be able to sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday. They frequently use their hands to handle objects and must communicate verbally. The role may also require reaching, crouching, stooping, and occasionally lifting objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation will be provided in accordance with ADA regulations.\nWork Environment\nWork is performed on the production floor of a manufacturing facility. Conditions may include exposure to machinery, noise, temperature variation, and other physical workplace factors. A culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement is expected.\nEnvironmental Policy\nProvidien Thermoforming is committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. We comply with all applicable environmental regulations, work to prevent pollution, and continuously improve our environmental performance. Our Environmental Management System provides a framework for setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets.\nPersonal Protective Equipment Requirements\nSafety toe footwear meeting ASTM F-2412-2005, ANSI Z41-1999, or ANSI Z41-1991 standards in designated areas.\nANSI Z87.1 safety-rated clear glasses in designated areas.\nHearing protection in designated areas.\nCompliance with applicable Job Safety Analysis (JSA) requirements.\nTravel\nApproximately 15% travel is expected for this role.\nProvidien Thermoforming does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external recruiters or staffing agencies for this position. 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