What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Kingspan Insulation LLC?
Join the Kingspan Insulation Team
We are committed to providing architects, specifiers, and contractors with high-quality, innovative products supported by technical expertise and customer service which is unsurpassed in the industry.
Improving Building Performance
Our insulation products have the ability to help lower the built environment's carbon footprint: 164 million tons of CO2 will be saved over the life of our insulation systems sold in 2020 which is enough to power a major airline for 15 years
A Vibrant Work Culture
Our work culture is vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming, creating an environment that fosters growth and encourages teamwork. As a valued member of our team, you can look forward to a host of benefits and opportunities.
- Competitive Compensation Bonus Opportunities: We believe in rewarding hard work and dedication.
- Comprehensive Benefits from Day 1: We prioritize your well-being.
- 401k Plan with Generous Match: Secure your financial future.
- Work/Life Balance: Achieving a balance between work and personal life is essential.
- Advancement and Professional Growth: We're dedicated to your long-term success.
Quality Engineer Role
Our Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring industry-leading quality and compliance performance at KINAs Miami, Florida site.
- Performs work in a safe manner; promotes and fosters a safe work environment.
- Establish quality processes and procedures to comply with all IMS & ISO37301 certifications.
- Manages daily, monthly, and yearly quality KPIs.
- Collaborate with Procurement Team to ensure raw materials from external suppliers meet quality requirements.
- Ensure manufacturing processes follow both national and industry standards of production.
- Manage site quality complaint process to ensure corrective and preventative action is in place to prevent reoccurrence.
- Offer recommendations to company management on ways to improve on existing quality processes.
- Collect, compile, and analyze relevant quality statistical data to obtain information regarding quality performance.
- Supervise technicians, inspectors, and other company staff to ensure they perform their duties in line with established quality procedures.
- Monitor product development processes to identify deviations from quality policies.
- Manage quality labs to ensure equipment is calibrated and functioning properly as well as identify new machines or methods of testing.
- Conduct tests to verify the quality of raw materials and finished products.
- Review existing process and product specification to identify the need for improvement or upgrade.
- Approve compliant products and reject defective ones.
- Prepare and present report to update upper management on quality activities.
- Maintain proper records of quality test, procedures, and standards.
- Lights site in ISO9001 IMS certification and maintenance.
- Meets with auditors and leads internal/external audit process.
- Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Product Compliance Policy.
- Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations, and markets demands.
- Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of the Compliance Management System.
- Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, or any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle-blower service.
Qualifications
- BS in engineering or related field, plus five (5) years of experience in quality assurance and or product compliance.
- Demonstrated confidence and assertiveness in acting and voicing concerns to uphold quality standards.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to foster a culture of quality and compliance.
- Proficiency in business software applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word; experience with SAP or similar software is preferred.
- Strong skills in mathematics, time management, and organization.
- High level of accuracy in data entry, charting, and attention to detail.
- Ability to collaborate and intervene effectively across departments when needed.