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Precision Polymer Engineering Limited · 9 hours ago

Quality Engineer

Brenham, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Precision Polymer Engineering Limited is a global leader in high-performance elastomeric seals for various markets. The Quality Engineer is responsible for driving product and process quality across manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Industrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to ISO 9001 and internal quality management systems

Develop and maintain control plans, inspection techniques, and evaluation methods to prevent quality issues

Investigate and resolve product quality issues using root cause analysis tools (8D, DMAIC, FMEA)

Lead and close corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) effectively and on time

Drive a culture of continuous improvement using PDCA, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies

Analyze quality data, Sales Force reports/ Customer returns, and performance metrics to identify trends and implement improvements

Participate in APQP, quality gates, and validation activities for new product introductions

Provide timely investigation, response and follow up to product quality issues, manufacturing concerns/complaints or requests related to product information, and incoming inspection for outsourced components

Publish/Review Quality Alerts for customer, internal and supplier issues

Assists with keeping the product hold area current, providing data analysis, root cause problem solving for corrective & preventative action, as well as timely / accurate reporting to plant leadership

Ensure Corrective Actions for supplier, Internal and customer concerns are effective, documented, implemented and closed in a timely manner

Conduct internal, supplier, and process audits; identify improvement opportunities and support corrective actions

Communicate promptly regarding nonconforming products and ensure containment actions

Updates plant level work instructions for quality department

Collaborate with procurement, design, and supplier quality teams to ensure compliance and quality standards

Has responsibility to ensure customer requirements are determined, understood and consistently met

Has the responsibility and authority for controlling quality as delegated by management

Has the authority to stop shipment and stop production to correct quality problems

Communicates promptly to responsible authorities of products or processes that do not conform to requirements to ensure that nonconforming product is not shipped to the customer and that all potential nonconforming product is identified and contained

Manages Document System and Helps keep the plant document updated

Develop and present monthly quality presentation for manufacturing departments’ managers

Continuously bring annual initiatives that support the department goals of improve quality systems, productivity, and processes

Qualification

ISO 9001 complianceSix Sigma Green BeltRoot cause analysisQuality management systemsAnalytical skillsMinitab proficiencyLean methodologiesFMEAElastomeric materialsCalibration systemsCommunicationLeadership skillsProject managementIndependent work

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field)

Minimum 5 years of experience in a quality engineering role in a manufacturing environment

Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification is a plus

Strong analytical skills with proficiency in tools such as Minitab, Excel (pivot tables), and FMEA

Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to manage multiple projects with urgency

Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States

Preferred

Knowledge of elastomeric materials and semiconductor industry standards

Experience with DOE, GR&R studies, and calibration systems

Familiarity with quality management systems and advanced problem-solving techniques

Benefits

Competitive benefits

18 days PTO

401k contributions

One of the highest bonus structures in the area

Company

Precision Polymer Engineering Limited

Precision Polymer Engineering (PPE) is a leading manufacturer of high performance O-rings and elastomer seals for the most critical and demanding applications.

Founded in 1975

Blackburn, Lancashire, GBR

201-500 employees