Quality & Continuous Improvement Engineer

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UPM Raflatac is looking for a Quality & Continuous Improvement Engineer for Mills River Paper Laminates Group.

Greetings from your future manager

The UPM Raflatac Mills River facility is actively seeking a Quality & Continuous Improvement Engineer. We are looking for an individual who is detail-oriented, motivated, congenial, and possesses a systematic problem-solving approach with a high quality-oriented mindset. This essential role requires you to guide quality projects and encourage consistent progress in our Mills River industrial operations. If you believe this opportunity aligns with your skills and aspirations, we encourage you to apply. Welcome to our team! – Jonathan Hyder, Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager.

What you will do

• You will ensure adherence to quality standards, procedures, and guideline
• You will resolve quality-related issues through investigation and root cause analysis; collaborate with quality and production teams for corrective actions
• You will aid in formulating processes throughout the product lifecycle and maintain related documentation; partner with suppliers to verify quality specifications of materials
• You will be responsible for cross-departmental efforts to increase effectiveness, curtail unnecessary use of resources, and refine procedural workflows; oversee programs for betterment, scrutinize performance statistics for emerging trends, and steer efforts to improve processes through to their fulfillment
• You will assist in creating and revising SOPs and TWIs for quality and continuous improvement; educate team members on quality processes and methodologies, advocating for a culture of continuous learning
• You will investigate product deviations, defects, and non-conformities; use methodologies like Six Sigma and DMAIC to pinpoint issues; recommend and apply corrective/preventive measures
• You will engage closely with teams across engineering, production, supply chain, and business units; contribute to cross-functional meetings and process optimization; ensure alignment of quality and continuous improvement efforts through effective communication

Who you are

• You excel in engaging with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and fostering effective communication channels to share insights and updates
• You maintain meticulous documentation and ensure precision in all aspects of quality management and process improvement, investigating deviations and defects, and implementing corrective and preventive measures based on thorough analysis
• You direct initiatives aimed at elevating quality and optimizing procedures, aligning assets and deadlines to fulfil objectives, and analyzing performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement, using data-driven insights to support decision-making processes
• You educate and assist team members with quality processes and continuous improvement, cultivating an environment where ongoing learning and advancement are prioritized
• You ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations, developing and maintaining quality management documentation and procedures
• You have a university degree in relevant field, min. 3-5 years of experience in a similar role or field

This is what we offer to you

• A meaningful job – We have an inspiring purpose ‘We create a future beyond fossils. Our work is impactful and transformative.
• A caring community – Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
• Development opportunities – We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
• Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

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Additional information

Location: Mills River

Workshift: Monday to Friday

Workplace type: On-site

For external candidates, only candidates authorized to work within the United States without sponsorship will be considered.

Are you interested? Send your application and CV in via our recruiting system until: October 18, 2024.

If you have any technical issues with submitting your application, please contact our HR Service Center at [email protected].

This Job Description is intended to be a guide and is not intended to be a contract of employment, explicit or implicit. All contents are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company. Cooperation is expected of all employees. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

UPM North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

UPM Raflatac is leading in sustainable labeling through our innovative self-adhesive label materials and services. We offer high-quality paper and film label stock for branding and promotion, informational labels, and labels with functionality. We operate a global network of factories, distribution terminals and sales offices. Our company employs around 3,000 people and made sales of EUR 1.6 billion (USD 1.9 billion) in 2020. UPM Raflatac is part of UPM. Find out how we are labeling a smarter future beyond fossils at www.upmraflatac.com

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