Quality Engineer

Description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Quality team, as Quality Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the development and maintenance of quality control and assurance management systems to assure that products manufactured by the organization meet customer specifications and achieve superior quality levels. Your day-to-day involvement in reducing variability in manufacturing quality and resolving internal nonconformances will positively affect Mativ's future growth. This role is in our Protective Solutions site in Greenfield, MA and reports to the Quality Manager.

responsibilities: Specific responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for investigating and determining root cause for customer and internal nonconformances and the development and implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions working closely with production team members.
• Prepare product certification documentation required to demonstrate compliance to specified requirements and assist in the derogation process to achieve product waivers where appropriate.
• Support vendor qualification, auditing, onboarding, and performance management.
• Conduct process capability analysis and prepare statistical process control charts for use on the production floor as well as in the development and evaluation of current and/or new specifications, aligned with customer needs and the internal capabilities.
• Execute the metrology program for quality test equipment including internal and external calibration and verification activities are completed and maintained as current throughout the manufacturing process.
• Assist with management of the quality hold area and complete appropriate documentation to ensure the control of nonconforming product. Transfer material to and from quality hold in inventory control system as approved by Quality Manager.
• Supervise quality technicians and team members' assigned responsibility for incoming raw material testing and audit the receiving of raw materials.
• Conduct essential communication to and training of employees on quality management requirements; operation of test equipment and performance of test methods. Act as a catalyst for continuous quality improvement throughout the operations.
• Driving continuous improvement projects to improve process capability, increase quality and reduce waste.
• Troubleshoot quality issues on the production floor using analytical approach and data analysis to draw conclusion and work with Production team towards a successful resolution.
• Support the internal audit program as an auditor.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

qualifications:

Required Education & Skillsets:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field + 5 years quality and/or supervisory related experience and/or training required.
• Experience with formal Quality Management & ISO Certification Systems.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, etc.).
• Experience with computer-based quality data information systems (e.g. Minitab, ERP systems, etc.).
• Demonstrated capability to handle multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent written and oral communications.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills using formal process tools and techniques (e.g. PDCA, DMAIC, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interface with all levels in the organization

Preferred

• Lean Six Sigma or Practical Process Improvement training and certification.
• External auditor, ISO 9001 experience with supplier improvement.

What we offer

As a Mativ employee, you'll have access to a variety of benefit programs designed to help you no matter your stage of life.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Consumer-Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
• Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
• Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
• Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
• Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Employee assistance programs - available 24/7 to you and your family
• Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance

• Remote: Any position that is posted as *remote, must include the compensation range, bonuses, commissions, and any other forms of compensation (Sales Incentive Plan, Equity etc.)

ABOUT MATIV

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company makes material impacts on the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers' most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company's two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers' products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.

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Mativ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.