Quality Engineer – Penbryn, NJ
Full time – R26_0990
Pay Range
$87,000.00–$119,600.00 Annual. This base salary may vary based on experience, skills, and education. Position eligible for incentive bonus.
Responsibilities
Quality Analysis & Continuous Improvement
- Proactively investigate non‑conformances and identify opportunities to improve product quality, leveraging a strong understanding of customer CTQs and manufacturing process capability
- Analyze key product quality data to evaluate compliance with specifications, monitor trends, and identify potential risks before they impact customers
- Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem‑solving, mistake‑proofing, and operational excellence tools to reduce variation and enhance performance
Quality Systems & Compliance
- Support and maintain an effective Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards
- Champion QMS processes to ensure compliance with internal standards and external certification requirements
- Maintain and update quality documentation, ensuring proper control, accessibility, and distribution
Root Cause & Corrective Action
- Lead root cause investigations for customer claims and internal issues, ensuring corrective actions are identified, documented, implemented, and communicated effectively
- Partner cross‑functionally to ensure resolution of quality issues and prevent recurrence
Data Management & Reporting
- Generate and distribute quality reports, providing clear insights into customer complaints, performance metrics, and operational trends
- Develop and maintain SAP master data, including inspection plans and product specifications, ensuring alignment with approved standards
- Identify and implement automation opportunities to streamline reporting and improve efficiency
Auditing & Compliance Oversight
- Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with inspection plans, product specifications, and supplier requirements
- Support plant and supplier compliance initiatives through data validation and process audits
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Facilitate communication and resolution between plants and customer service teams when discrepancies arise
- Collaborate with operations, technical services, sales, marketing, and IT to support quality initiatives and business objectives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of 5 years of quality experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment
- Strong data analytics and interpretation abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Minitab (Solid)
- Solid ability to multi‑task and effectively manage competing priorities
- Solid research skills including understanding of technical information, statistical interpretation, and the ability to translate and communicate such information to others
- Familiarity with quality‑related functions, quality systems, and auditing practices
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across diverse functional teams
- Solid problem‑solving capabilities
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Experience in SAP preferred
- Experience with ISO9001:2008 preferred
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
Work Environment & Travel
- Minimal travel required (0–10 days per year)
- Primary work environment includes office and manufacturing settings
- Exposure to manufacturing conditions such as temperature variations, noise, moving equipment, dust, fumes, and physical activity (e.g., walking, climbing)
Benefits
Johns Manville offers a wide range of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans, a wellness program and critical illness insurance. The company sponsors a 401(k) plan with a sizeable match. Paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, basic life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage are provided. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available. Tax‑saving accounts (health spending, flexible spending, dependent care) and a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs are also offered. Johns Manville supports employee growth with educational opportunities, mentoring, and internal/external training programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Johns Manville is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.
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