Quality Assurance Engineer - Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. Careers : Job Details

Quality Assurance EngineerLocation:* Conroe, Tx.Hours:* Monday through Friday 7am - 4pm schedule but would need to be able to come in anytime as needed if there were any issues that may result in quality or defect problems with the cans.Provide technical support and training to plant management and manufacturing personnel in the application of statistical tools and problem solving techniques. Evaluate and improve manufacturing quality, performance and capability.Benefits include but are not limited to:* Crown offers competitive pay, bonus, comprehensive benefits including free company paid health insurance for employees as well as excellent retirement package including a pension and company matched 401(k).Duties and Responsibilities:Reporting directly to the Quality Assurance Manager, the Quality Process Engineer's responsibilities would include, but not limited to the following:Technical Support to Management Team* Provide process analysis of plant manufacturing performance to management team.* Conduct statistical evaluations of new and existing equipment to determine process / equipment capability.* Provide data analysis to facilitate the allocation of resources in the scheduling of plant equipment maintenance and repair.* Participate in customer/supplier audits and provide supporting process performance analysis.* Manage plant SPC training program for salary and hourly personnelTechnical Support to Plant Personnel* Conduct training in basic SPC principles and applications* Conduct training in the application of statistical problem-solving techniques* Coach hourly personnel in the use of SPC on the plant floor* Provide process analysis to QA manager and to the management team* Conduct gauge R&R accuracy and gauge stability roll-out studies and training programs* Support establishment and monitoring of gauge maintenance programs* Provide training in the use of statistical software packages* Facilitate plant SOP development and training programs* Support corporate TQ engineers with the installation and maintenance of quality network systems.* Facilitate team meetings and support development of team dynamics* Manage process certification efforts within the plant.* Maintain quality network systems* Assume the role of QA Manager during absence when necessary.Project Management / Team Work Groups* Plant QIT / Management Team* SPC Implementation Team* SPC Certification Teams* Gauge Maintenance Committee* SOP Team* Lead Six Sigma and Lean Process Improvement TeamsProvide Quality Support* Gauge Design and R&R Studies* SPC Software* Document Control* Plant / Process Performance Audits* Procedures / Policies* Performance of other job-related duties as required or assigned.Qualifications:In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:Minimum Requirements* Three (3) or more years of quality/engineering experience including at least one (2) year of previous manufacturing experience* Analytical skills (ability to objectively evaluate data and perform statistical analysis)* Statistical Software (ex. MiniTab)* Advanced Statistical Process Control and Capability (Six Sigma)* Gauge Capability Analysis* Technical writing skills* Project Process Improvement ManagementMust be available to work various shift as neededPreferred Requirements* Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred* Minimum of six-sigma Green-Belt Certification preferredCompetencies* Strong problem-solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach* Ability to work independently or with a team* Must be able to look at new solutions and think outside the box * Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, etc* Demonstrated employee relations skills and the ability to motivate people* Excellent time management and project management skills as well as the ability to multi-task* Excellent oral and written communication skills* Strong computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)Physical Requirements* While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl* The associate may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focusWorking Conditions* Generally, works in a plant environment but will be required to perform some job duties inside a typical office setting* While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic* The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures* The noise level is frequently loudNot sure if you meet all the requirements, but still think this role,but still think Crown Cork & Seal could be the right fit for you?Go ahead and apply!CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. At Crown, we are passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers around the world. We do this by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value for brand owners, retailers, and consumers alike. With operations in 36 countries employing over 24,000 people and net sales of over $8 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally. Sustaining a leadership position requires us to build a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals.Crown's Beverage Division manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for soft drinks, craft beers, coffees and teas as well as new energy drinks. Crown Beverage leads the packaging industry with innovative technologies that redefine how the world looks at beverage cans. With a large printable surface area and a wide range of sizes, shapes and decorating options, our aluminum cans are the perfect packaging format to create compelling brand presence where it counts.