Quality Engineer

Overview

Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000 family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at www.novolex.com.

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.  Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law.  For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.

Responsibilities

Job purpose

The Quality Engineer responsible for developing and improving the manufacturing processes surrounding the production of Pulp and Paper products and providing leadership for associates assigned to support quality and process monitoring.

Duties and responsibilities

The primary job duties and responsibilities are:

· Works with management, technicians and operators to continually improve manufacturing processes (Decrease cycle times/optimize production, maximize throughput rate, increase product quality, and minimize scrap) and troubleshooting processing problems.

· Creates and maintains accurate engineering/process documentation such as molding specifications, Process Flow diagrams, Process Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs), etc.

· Establishes set-up and processing parameters based on material, machine capabilities.

· Develops molding procedures to ensure consistent processing of product on all shifts.

· Monitors and reviews daily production efficiencies with Production Manager on machine/process to ensure consistent processing.

· Performs specified design of experiments and establish capability studies.

· Participates in documenting capital equipment justification.

· Oversees the lab & process technicians, testing results, procedures, and overall quality program.

· Monitors and coordinates responses to quality concerns from internal and external sources.

· Manages and coordinates the NSF audit and GMP standards for the plant.

· Immediately addresses and reports safety issues or hazards.

· Maintains excellent safety record.

· Maintains excellent attendance record.

· Pick up the Quality Leadership supporting our NSF Food Safety & HACCP Programs.

· Cover the internal performance management system/ OPX 360 requirements for 2.0 Quality and for 5.0 Continuous Improvement.

· Work as a Business Partner with the Unit Manager in Operations.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience required:

· Three or more (3 ) years of experience in a manufacturing environment; including successful completion of jobs or similar activities requiring control of a mechanical process and inspection of product to meet quality standards.

· Three or more (3 ) years of experience managing and leading direct reports in a manufacturing environment or relevant experience.

· Must have Continuous Improvement experience

· SPC Gain Seeker experience

· Food Safety / GMP experience highly desired.

· Paper science or paper making experience highly desired.

· Must have management/supervisory experience.

Skills

An individual must have the following skills in the Quality Engineer position:

· Must have analytical skills and proven leadership effectiveness.

· Experience and/or working knowledge of Solid Works and AutoCAD is a plus.

· HACCP Certification preferred; candidates without certification must be willing to obtain it within 9 months of hire.

· Demonstrated self-compliance with company policies and procedures.

· Effective verbal and written communication skills.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office products.

· PI systems experience (digital EOT systems)

· Proficient to expert knowledge in pulp and fiber process and tooling.

· Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

· Time management.

· Advance mathematical skills and numerical accuracy.

Education

BA/BS in Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering required.