QUALITY ENGINEER
Everman, TX, United States
General Summary
The Quality Engineer is responsible for the investigation of non-conforming products for both RTP Company internal and external instances. These investigations require the use of appropriate quality methodologies to determine the root cause of the issue and to determine appropriate corrective and preventive actions to be taken. Direct communication with internal and external personnel is required along with preparation of required documentation.
Description
Use quality tools (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa Diagrams, Analytical Testing, etc.) to determine root causes, corrective and preventive actions.
Communicate directly with customer to understand their concerns, facilitate the gathering of information, and provide the outcome of the investigation.
Interface with required departments or individuals to implement meaningful preventative and corrective action plans.
Analyze and plot trends of quality issue types and root causes.
Use technical knowledge of RTP’s products to determine disposition of RTP’s internally rejected and aged materials.
Execute extrusion, molding and testing of compounds as needed for quality investigations or material approvals.
Assist in daily lab activities as assigned. Participate on special project teams as assigned.
Physical/Environmental Demands
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand for long periods of time.
Overnight or overseas travel may be required on a limited basis.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field or sufficient combination of related education and work experience is required; Chemical, Mechanical or Composites Engineering degree preferred
Must be motivated, dependable and have excellent attendance.
Must be hands-on: willing to work with blending equipment, extruders, and injection molding machines.
Ability and willingness to work under tight deadlines
Must have a positive attitude, be highly organized and demonstrate excellent communication skills
Safety awareness
Ability to read, write, and speak English
RTP Company, headquartered in Winona, Minnesota, is a global compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics. The company has over 20 manufacturing plants located in the United States, Mexico, Europe, Singapore and China. RTP Company’s engineers develop customized thermoplastic compounds in over 60 different engineering resin systems for applications requiring color, conductive, elastomeric, flame retardant, high temperature, structural, and wear-resistant properties.
EOE, including disability/vets; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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