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Newell Brands Quality Engineer in Maryville, Tennessee
Job ID: 970
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Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.
The Quality Engineer will provide planning, development, implementation and/or oversight of quality systems for inspection (incoming, in-process and final). This process will include the following: measurement techniques and statistical data analysis techniques, new product introductions, production part approval processes, quality related customer relations, and quality cost reduction. Additionally, this individual will be responsible for problem solving and Corrective Actions, and dealing with non-conforming product. This individual will also be responsible for leading and supervising quality hourly associates.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Enforce a corrective action system that ensures the timely and permanent resolution of all failures to meet established quality requirements
Coordinates and conducts external audits of suppliers, and internal audits of in house quality systems, products and processes
Enforce quality requirements in accordance with contract, engineering specifications, and established procedures. Provide in-process and final acceptance inspection for all components, subassemblies, and assemblies built by manufacturing
Direct all product inspections and tests in accordance with established quality standards, inspection plans and test procedures
Ensure the initial identification, documentation, and control of all non-conforming material discovered through the inspection and test processes
Enforce documentation and material review disciplines for all such material
Maintain records of inspections and product acceptance performance. Provide summary reports as required for management use
Provide management reports to highlight the achieved level of quality and status of actions necessary for its improvement
Initiate and implement programs of improving the Site Quality level and reducing the total cost of quality
Participate in the material review process and provide inputs with regards to disposition on non-conforming material
Maintain records of vendor quality performance. Provide summary reports of this performance for management use
Actively support facility cost reduction program
Supervise team of Quality Associates across shifts. Train and develop Quality Associates
Give direction and guidance on Quality matters within the plant
JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Drive for Results
Business & Brand Development
Strong proven leadership skills
Must have a logical approach to problem solving; strong analytical skill, and good planning ability
Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate well at all levels both verbally and in writing. Must be proficient in basic desktop computer skills
Must have a high level of initiative
Must understand Engineering documentation methods
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Visual aptitude – must be able to see, with or without correction
Communication – ability to communicate verbally or non-verbally
Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds
Ability to perform a standing job for 8-12 consecutive hours, if required
Must be able to walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, reach and grasp for varying periods of time during a consecutive hour period
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Training in black belt techniques is desired
Experience with ISO/QS documentation
Experience with Quality Systems requirements
Technical degree or five (5) years of manufacturing experience including light assembly and plastics processing
Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
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