Forbo Flooring Systems · 3 weeks ago
Quality & Process Engineer
Hazleton, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expForbo Flooring Systems is a company focused on manufacturing processes, and they are seeking a Quality & Process Engineer. The role involves developing quality control plans, ensuring compliance with certification frameworks, training staff, and continuously improving manufacturing processes to meet quality standards.
Building Materials
Hiring Manager
Lori Opiary
Responsibilities
Develop Quality Control Plans and Process Control Instructions for all manufacturing processes according to EU & UK referent engineer guidance, and maintain documentation to support processes and all external and internal audit criteria
Ensure quality and process systems conform to all External Certification Frameworks
Train others in all aspects of quality control; visual inspection, testing, assessment and grading of raw materials, in process and finished product testing in-line with company policies and procedures to ensure that quality standards and inspection procedures are maintained at all times
Evaluate and monitor site manufacturing processes, identify deviations from procedures and specifications and initiate corrective actions if necessary
Responsible for delivering & reporting on regular recommendations on how to maintain process effectiveness and continuous improvements, while meeting all the quality standards set forth by the company whilst working within local government regulations/legislations
Successfully working side-by-side with the management staff to discover inefficiencies in business processes and then determine the best ways to bring our business methods in line with our financial goals
Set up, monitor, and improve cost effective processes, compliant to schedule demands, quality, health, safety and environmental systems. Continually evaluate to ensure optimized performance
Work within an open and collaborative environment, supporting colleagues and other staff in the completion of process and quality records in addition to contributing to problem solving activities associated with operational problems thus ensuring product and quality targets are met or exceeded
Support (depending on requirement) production management, maintenance management, quality management and engineering management on day-to-day issues and long-term capital investment projects
Maintain and support on & offline production gauging/data systems where applicable
Support (depending on requirement) process improvement projects
Understand customer complaints and how they relate to production processes
Assist in non-conformance investigations and documentation
To analyse test data and identify areas needing quality improvement
To understand ISO standards and their application to Forbo systems
Understand and comply with health and safety regulations and the relevant statutory requirements, leading and contributing to risk reduction/ initiatives
Comply with the sites ‘code of practice’ together with Forbo Floorings internal policies and procedures
Develop Quality Control Plans and Process Control Instructions for all manufacturing processes and maintain documentation to support processes and all external and internal audit criteria: o Control and authorize Procedures, Systems and Equipment. o Highlight any training requirements for self and others, undertake and assist with the training of Forbo colleagues against the Control Plans and Process Instructions
Ensure quality and process systems conform to all External Certification Frameworks
Continual evaluation of equipment and processes to ensure both efficiency and quality remain high
Completion of quality and process checks/inspections, including maintenance of production line databases and issue of relevant check sheets and forms on request
Ensuring housekeeping and hygiene standards are maintained and improved, including support and involvement of 5s (housekeeping) activities
Initiate and stimulate production process improvements and innovation, analyze and test production process adjustments, define and formulate processes and requisites
Liaise with external contractors to assist in the development and/or repair of some elements and machinery/plant
Liaise with external Suppliers for Equipment Upgrades
Track metrics to discover areas for improvement and monitor upgrades
Provide Technical expertise to relevant Processes, Product development and Design generation
Ensure up to date and representative of actual processes to be compliant to internal and external accreditation bodies
Leading and contributing to problem solving activities as part of on-going continuous improvement initiatives
Maintain an updated outlook on all associated Process work (log) and deliver a monthly report on pertinent/agreed Process dept KPIs o Reporting of Operational KPIs - Continuous Improvement ideas & H & S improvements for Operations Director
Facilitate, attend and support Operational focus meetings when required
Communicate presentations and technical reports when required
Liaise with external Suppliers to improve Raw Material Quality
Organize and manage calibration of production equipment/gauges/monitors/measurement devices
Undertake additional duties as directed by the team leader or line manager
Assist with Strategic Projects as requested
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience high value add processing
5 years+ experience in a continuous process environment with complex recipes and high value add processing
A track record of similar work from a rolled products sector (film / paper / textiles) or food, pharma, or plastics manufacturing
Experienced in real time monitoring and improvement of high value processes
Lean manufacturing processes with the ability to persuade others to change existing practices
Strong analytical, problem solving, written and verbal communication skills
Impeccable mathematical and statistical analysis skills for interpretation of on/offline production data systems
Strong attention to detail, with proven ability to identify, assess and solve problems
Calm under pressure, troubleshoot at advanced level, coming up with effective solutions quickly
Good innovation and conceptual thinking
Strong knowledge of technical processes, business processes and quality control systems
Able to work autonomously, learn & develop, plus strong IT skills
Good MRP type systems support knowledge, SAP preferred
Be able to work flexibly on either shift from time to time as required
Benefits
401K
Paid holidays
PTO
Vacation time
Company
Forbo Flooring Systems
As a global leader in flooring and movement systems, Forbo Flooring is in many cases an interface with daily life.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase