Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Kingspan Light Air is an award-winning innovator of high-performance daylighting and ventilation solutions for building envelopes. Our translucent walls, skylights, canopies, and smoke vents are engineered to optimize the role that natural light and air play in the design of buildings and the health and well-being of its occupants.

To help us continue to grow, we are currently seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join our team. The Quality Engineer will have oversight responsibility for quality initiatives at the Lake Forest, IL manufacturing site and will assist with quality objectives at the Wausau, WI site.

Benefits include a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision insurance with HSA plan, retirement plan with 4% company match, 10 days of Paid Time Off plus 10 paid company holidays, and upward advancement potential.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and assist with the preparation of technical documents/drawings while ensuring internal and external quality control standards are met.
• Assist Compliance with the development of a Quality Management and Compliance Management System that meets ISO 9001 and ISO 37301 standards.
• Work directly with cross functional teams to establish standard operating procedures that reflect on a built-in-quality mentality.
• Participate with regulatory audits and respond to non-conformance items in a timely manner.
• Work with production area managers and leaders to drive quality improvements.
• Assist Compliance with management of Document Control and the critical document change management process.
• Work in conjunction with cross-functional teams to drive improvement, while meeting/exceeding company objectives.
• Attend meetings with cross-functional teams and departments to discuss and plan for market needs, and/or any problems that need to be resolved.
• Perform internal quality and compliance audits as needed and/or directed by the Head of Compliance.
• Support product management and manufacturing operations for technical issues relating to Quality and Compliance.
• Assist with troubleshooting problems in the field and factory, develop solutions, create easier methods, and strive for improvement.
• Focus on continuous improvement to lead the journey towards world-class quality manufacturing.
• Develop and/or maintain strong relationships with Divisional Compliance Team and External Regulatory Bodies.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 7-years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a Quality, Operations and/or Engineering role.
• Experience with the creation of standard operating procedures that comply with ISO 9001 and ISO 37301 standards.
• Ability to apply a “value-add” methodology to all aspects of compliance and quality.
• Positive and enthusiastic; a change-agent.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.
• Experience taking, interpreting and recording measurements pertaining to Quality Control and Quality Assurance.
• Knowledge of Lean Engineering and Quality concepts.
• Ability to understand and interpret regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, prioritize work, and coordinate various activities.
• Ability to travel between sites as needed to support Quality goals.
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus but not required.

At Kingspan, we believe our employees are our greatest resource. Therefore, we offer a competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions. Kingspan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.