What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Engineering Co-op - Macon, GA - Summer 2025 position at Irving Tissue?
What We Offer
- Co-op fee reimbursement up to $1000, if eligible
- Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
- Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
- Signing incentives for full-time roles for graduating students who have completed a work term within J.D. Irving (if applicable)
- Relocation costs (if applicable)
- Lead and participate in product quality improvement initiatives/projects
- Assist in the preparation and execution of product trial runs (paper, packaging, etc.)
- Lead or participate in the development of trial products and studies (ie. feasibility, etc.)
- Facilitate or lead quality improvement events with employees and/or quality teams
- Conduct product testing and data analysis
- Analyze data related to quality checks, quality parameters, and corrective action plans
- Liaison for corporate technical regarding new products and upcoming trials, etc.
- Other duties as assigned
- Enrolled in Engineering Degree, Science, or Math
- Strong computer skills and statistical analysis (MS Office, Minitab)
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement tools
- Excellent attention to detail
- Meet or exceed strict deadlines
- Ability to analyze and communicate information effectively and accurately
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently
At Irving Tissue , we know the key to success is our people.
We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products – including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label.
We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers.
Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. Each year, its forest operations harvest less than 2 percent of the forest it manages, ensuring that the company grows more wood than it harvests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the J.D. Irving Forest Supply Chain has been declared carbon neutral.
