Quality Engineering Technician

The Company

kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.

At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

Description: 

The Quality Engineer Technician (QET) will be responsible for directly supporting the Quality Engineering, QC, Process Engineering, and Production teams. The QET will assist and occasionally lead project-based Quality activities. This position reports directly to the Rural Retreat Site Quality Manager.

Required Skills

• Proficient with MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Proficient with general mathematical computation (multiplication, division, rates, percentages, averages, standard deviation, relative standard deviation)
• Problem solving techniques (A3, 8D, fishbone diagram, Why-analysis, DMAIC) 
• Provide verbal and written communication to engineering and management teams (email, presentations, reports)
• Self-directed time management 
• Familiar with using sensitive laboratory instruments and working in a laboratory setting
• Familiar with ISO 9001:2015 

Responsibilities Include:

• Complaint investigations (preliminary data collection)
  • Sample evaluation
  • Sample organization, labeling, storage
  • Production history review
  • Report investigation results to QE
• Quality Engineering Support (Production processes)
  • Process quality investigations and data collection
  • Validation/Trial sampling and testing
  • Execute data collection/sampling plans for QE projects
  • Measurement system analysis
  • Basic data analysis and summarization
• Quality Engineering Support (QMS)
  • Audit support (e.g., gather requested documents/records, pre-audit prep of production areas)
  • Document updates
• QC Lab Support
  • Complex/Advanced laboratory testing
  • Address in-process quality failures (may require ad hoc QE oversight)
  • Calibrated tool recall/failure investigation
  • Support normal operations when QC personnel are absent, or workload surges occur

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience:                                                

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Green Belt/Six Sigma Certification preferred

Apply Now!

If you are determined, thrive in a fast-paced environment with high levels of accountability and focus, then we’d love to meet you! Please apply using the link below.

At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in the organization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.

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