Supplier Quality Engineer

Your Job

Do you enjoy the challenge of learning new things and problem solving using cutting edge technology? If so, we'd like to learn more about you! Georgia-Pacific's Neenah Technical Center (NTC) is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to bring electro-mechanical devices to market. The selected individual will play a key role in our Consumer Products Professional Business. This is a position where you will use your creativity and technical skills to find solutions that meet the ever-changing needs of our customers. This role creates value by tracking, analyzing, and solving technical problems before and after commercialization. You will work with a cross-functional team that includes mechanical, electrical, and firmware engineering to root cause problems, monitor KPIs and administer corrections.

Our Team

The NTC supports Georgia-Pacific's Consumer Products Group through research, development and lab service activities. The NTC Devices team is involved in the development of dispensers for enMotion towels, Angel Soft bath tissue, and Brawny paper towels. We also develop and support KOLO branded IoT devices. Our culture is defined by the Principle-Based Management philosophy which guides everyday decision making and provides employees with opportunities to contribute and personally benefit from the value they create. If you are a lifelong learner and would like to join a diverse team of passionate entrepreneurs, come see what we have to offer!

What You Will Do

• Monitor and track quality KPIs, Pareto quality issues
• Apply various quality techniques and data analysis to evaluate issues
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve problems
• Maintain contract manufacturer readiness and communications
• Oversee engineering changes and product deviations
• Actively participate in new product development commercialization efforts
• Validate parts and assemblies, which includes coordinating metrology, resolving non-conformances, and approving PPAPs
• Act as liaison to contract manufacturers, technical team, and senior leadership
• Collaborate in team meetings, technology reviews and planning sessions as required
• Propose and implement Quality principles and practices that elevate the effectiveness of the Commercialization Team
• Troubleshoot root causes of systemic device problems in the marketplace

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• Experience with MS Suite of Tools: (Excel, Word, Outlook), data analysis
• Able to travel up to 20% of the time including occasional international travel

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
• Three or more years' experience working in an engineering, manufacturing, or quality role
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, etc.
• Experience managing contract manufacturers and external supplier quality
• Experience working with mechanical and electromechanical devices
• Experience with injection molding and tooling
• Experience with inline testers and end-of-line testers
• ASQ Certification(s)
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
• Experience with quality principles and methods

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.

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