Quality Engineer II

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United States, Kansas, KANSAS CITY

Permanent / Regular

Technical Production

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Why do we need you ?

Join our Kansas City team as a Quality Engineer and play a key role in improving product quality and driving continuous improvement across operations and suppliers. You will use data, lead audits, and apply quality tools to solve problems, reduce defects, and enhance performance while partnering across teams and supporting a strong Quality Management System.

Assist in defining and developing quality program status indicators and performance measurements.
Provide trend analysis on quality issues and performance metrics.
Conduct audit processes internally and at suppliers, including planning, preparation, execution, reporting results, and remedial work plans.
Ensure QC requirements and QA tasks are completed before product is shipped.
Develop, implement and maintain procedures for inspections and testing in compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS).
Contribute to Quality Improvement Plans internally and with suppliers.
Investigate and address product non-conformances, working with relevant subject matter experts as needed.
Acquire and analyze data to facilitate process analysis and improvements. Use metrics, reporting and process control tools to track, analyze and problem solve.
Utilize statistical quality tools and techniques to lower total quality costs.
Coordinate deviation and non-conformance processes and ensure corrective and preventive actions address fundamental causes.
Provide QMS training and ensure appropriate competency levels are maintained.
Mentor QC Inspectors and quality technician.
Supports the development of disposition and corrective action implementation for defective returned materials
Assist in product reviews, process audits and validations to identify defects and errors
Ensure compliance to internal and external management systems.
Continuously improve knowledge of customer expectations, supplier relations, risk management and improvement, industry standards, business systems, and planning and quality tools.

Is this job for you ?

Skills and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferred or equivalent quality experience
as a Quality Engineer in building products, automotive, food or plastics
3 - 5 years as a Quality Engineer in building products, automotive, food or plastics
Demonstrable Root Cause Analysis, problem solving, and process improvement experience
Demonstrable knowledge and experience in ISO compliant Quality Management System
Strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills
Strong communication and flexibility to work with both hourly and salary employees
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Travel and Work Location:

Less than 10% travel domestically
Role based out of the CertainTeed Kansas City, KS facility

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A little more about us

CertainTeed’s Kansas City plant, located at 103 Funston Rd in Kansas City, KS, is a major manufacturing facility for insulation products. Operating since 1951, it produces fiberglass insulation batts, rolls, and loose-fill, and has implemented water recycling technology to reduce water consumption. The plant is recognized for its significant role in supplying sustainable insulation products.

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [email protected].

Benefits in joining us

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work

Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
LiveWell Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality

401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want