Essity · 6 days ago
Quality Engineer
Bowling Green, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expEssity is a global leader in health and hygiene, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. The Quality Engineer will support various functions of the Bowling Green manufacturing organization by identifying and driving quality improvements and solving challenging quality issues.
Consumer GoodsHealth CarePersonal HealthWellness
Responsibilities
Subject matter expert, programmer and trainer for Plain Quality
Leads the development and analysis of quality – specific production data using various statistical analysis processes and tools
Partners with operations to identify, develop, and execute improvement projects having a direct impact on product quality and performance
Leads the identification and execution of capital projects specific to the improvement of product quality and performance
Leads the implementation of various Quality Enabler programs including but not limited to metal detector validations, weight scale validations, raw material scanning, vision system validation, MSA, etc
Develops and leads quality-focused training with the intent of increasing team member skills
Effectively collects, analyzes and reports quality-specific data on a regular basis
Develops and continuously improves operator-centric quality tools including but not limited to TAMU’s, floor specifications and procedures
Acts as the site quality liaison with both internal and external customers
Supports the Quality Leader and Operations with raw material supplier quality issues, 8D’s and supplier performance improvement activities
Supports validations and trial activities
Supports and actively participates as a site Quality Auditor in the sites management system
Work with various departments in a proactive way (operations support, production technicians, support, and distribution technicians) to resolve/modify Quality systems and to ensure a permanent solution to chronic quality concerns
Identify and resolve on-going Quality complaints and continuously improve the effectiveness of Quality systems and methods
Provides quality expertise and guidance to operations, helping to establish a long-term vision for the site
Visible and active presence in production areas
Manage department budgets and capital project budgets
Act as system back-up for SAP conversions
Leads the reject raw material process and follows up on any supplier issues as they arise and updates business units affected
Support QRESH department during ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 audits and follow up on any audit findings
Helps lead/support Quality Enablers to implement, monitor, and update as needed
Support ISO 9001/ISO 14001, CE Mark and ISO 45001, and ISO 13485
Qualification
Required
Written/Verbal communication skills
Proficient computer skills (excel, word, etc.)
The ability to develop knowledge of the manufactured product
Ability to train others
Problem solving skills
Ability to understand manufacturing processes and systems
Strong internal and external customer focus
Organizational skills
Team Oriented
Strong knowledge of statistical analysis tools
Preferred
Associate or bachelor's degree preferred
5+ years of manufacturing experience preferred
Benefits
United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
Wellness program provided through Rally
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
PTO offering with Paid Holidays
Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.
Company
Essity
Essity is a health and hygiene company that develops, produces, and sells personal care products and solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.19BKey Investors
IndustrivaerdenEuropean Investment Bank
2025-01-24Post Ipo Equity· $17.63M
2022-09-14Post Ipo Debt· $499.1M
2021-12-10Post Ipo Debt· $339.56M
Leadership Team
Ulrika Kolsrud
President and CEO
Gerard Guinane
VP IT Strategy and Business Technology
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