Crown Cork & Seal, USA, Inc., a global metal packaging manufacture, is looking for a Quality Engineer to join the Quality Team at the Connellsville, Pennsylvania facility. The candidate should be a highly organized, self-starter who is willing to understand all aspects of metal packaging, improve quality processes, investigate manufacturing quality problems, customer and consumer complaints, and work on Process Control and Continuous Improvement activities.

Job Requirements:

Candidate must be able to improve quality process, investigate manufacturing quality problems, customer and consumer complaints, and work on Process Control and Continuous Improvement activities using a broad range of skills and techniques. Tasks will include the following:

• Conduct training in basic SPC principles and applications.

• Coach Hourly personnel in the use of SPC on the plant floor.

• Conduct gauge R&R accuracy and gauge stability roll-out studies and training programs.

• Manage process certification efforts within the plant.

• Facilitate plant SOP development and training programs.

• Work closely with our plant operations to support our quality initiatives and customer requirements.

• Work with Manufacturing & Engineering on root cause analysis for both in process and customer related issues.

• Lead the use of Process Improvements utilizing 8D approach or 9 Step Problem Solving, 5 Why's and Root Cause Identification Techniques.

• Maintain and improve the current Plant Quality System.

• Design, initiate and implement Quality related projects.

• Analysis of production and quality problems and how they affect our customers as well as, provide support/training in implementing solutions to these problems.

• Manage the Customer Complaint Reporting System.

• Work within the Technical Services Team to ensure all requests are addressed and completed in a timely manner.

• Support Manufacturing Plant Continuous Improvement Projects by performing needed tests and providing supporting documentation.

• Support of our SQL-based Quality Assurance System (QAS)

• Support the plant HACCP and SQF Certification Program.

• Ensure workmanship standards and AQL are agreed with customers and are clearly communicated prior to manufacture, including packing specifications.

• Manage the use and maintenance of on-line vision systems as an enhancement of the plant's quality program.

• Manage the Supplier Quality Assurance System to ensure that non-conforming materials are removed from the manufacturing process.

• Work with Sourcing Team and support Claims settlement with suppliers.

• Manage the Hold For Inspection(HFI) program for manufactured products.

• Act as a liaison between Corporate Quality and the Connellsville Plant.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Medical, Vision, Dental & Prescription Coverage

• 401K Plan

• Basic Life Insurance

• Short Term & Long Term Disability

• Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Vacation

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Safety Shoe Allowance

• Prescription Safety Glasses

Crown is committed to the safety, health and well-being of all of our employees and their families.

• BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering.

• Experience in metal forming or high-speed manufacturing is a plus.

• Minimum of 3 years progressive manufacturing experience in quality or related discipline. Experience in the packaging industry a plus.

• A thorough understanding, of data collection, SPC and other Process Control Methods.

• Skills in MS Outlook, Word, Excel & Power Point.

• Proven problem-solving skills and experience using analytical approaches.

• Project management experience.

• Proven oral and written communication skills.

• Effective interpersonal and presentation skills.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects to completion.

• Ability to work effectively both as an individual and in a team, environment using collaborative methods.

• Certification in Six Sigma (Green, Black or Master Black Belt) desirable.

• Must be committed to ongoing personal training and development.