Quality and Safety Engineer

Overview:

The Quality and Safety Engineer ensures that we provide quality products to our customers, minimize scrap, and maintain a safe working environment for our Production Associates. This person will be responsible for ISO certifications at our facility. They work closely with engineers and plant management to ensure a seamless flow of quality products to our customers. The Quality and Safety Engineer ensures our Quality Control Program and Safety Programs are being performed and documented.

Superior Performance Objectives:

• Quality products shipped to our customers (Metrics: Returns, Customer feedback / Surveys)
• ISO Certification
• No workplace safety accidents
• Minimized scrap: recycled product (parking lot)
• Successful Safety Reviews by Lilly and SMG
• Positive 360 Degree Survey results.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline: Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, or a related degree.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of occupational safety and health regulations (OSHA, ANSI, etc.).
• Experience with quality control and statistical process control.
• Knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001, TS16949, etc.).
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.

General Duties:

• Conduct quality audits and inspections to assess product and process compliance.
• Successful implementation of Quality Control Management System
• Successful implementation of Safety Management Program
• Coordinates with SMG (Safety Management Group) 3^rd Party Contractor
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and root causes of defects.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product quality and process efficiency.
• Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation and records.
• Stay updated on industry quality standards and regulations
• Test material properties.
• Conduct safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards.
• Develop and implement safety programs and policies.
• Investigate accidents and incidents to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs to employees.
• Conduct safety risk assessments and prepare safety reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs.
• Collaborate with other departments to promote a safety culture.
• Develop “Standard Operating Procedures” (SOPs) for the various work cells using text, images, and video.
• Utilize power tools and hand tools, forklift and other equipment.
• Solves technical problems either individually or through collaboration / subcontracting.
• Assists in successfully taking the new products to market with high quality standards.
• Be a great team player and contributor within the office.
• Maintain office area clean and organized.
• Work with management to prioritize projects on macro level; ability to prioritize individual tasks on your own.
• Complete all administrative tasks in a timely manner.
• Work well with the Production Associates, pitch in where needed. Spend part of time on the production floor assembling the equipment you designed to better understand how the components come together.
• Work independently as well as take direction and collaborate with others.
• Participate in corporate social events
• Follow safe working practices
• Other duties as assigned

Attributes:

• Motivated Self-Starter
• Creative and very strong technically

§ The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter, with a strong knowledge of Engineering.

• Ability to focus and move quickly through the available options
• Ensure projects are executed efficiently: execution time (Gantt), cost (budget), and functionality.
• Clear communication with management, engineering, and production personnel to resolve issues quickly (responsiveness).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong data analysis acumen
• Very application literate with general Microsoft Office products.
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to analyze engineering problems and develop creative solutions
• Excellent organization and prioritization of daily tasks and projects
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining progress toward completing tasks.
• Capable of assimilating collaborative teams to reach a common technical goal.
• Enjoys technology and how it can be applied to real world applications
• Positive, team-oriented attitude, team player, open to different and opposing ideas
• Excellent communication skills
• Responsive to requests.
• Positive, Energetic, and Optimistic
• Comfortable operating independently, autonomously
• Work well with others on the Artistic team. Has fun!
• Ambition and desire to succeed.

About Artistic Composite Pallets:

Artistic Composite Pallets produces industry leading, automation ready, creative, and inspiring composite pallets using world class engineering, cutting edge manufacturing, and inspiring imagery.

To meet these goals, we provide a work environment that our people are proud of and committed to, where all employees have an opportunity to contribute, learn, grow, and advance based on merit. We ensure our people feel respected, are treated fairly, listened to, and are engaged. Above all, we want satisfaction from accomplishments and friendships, blended personal and professional lives, and to have fun as we compete in the marketplace.

In addition to exciting work at a growing company, we offer the following benefits:

· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match

· Vacation/Holiday Pay

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Volunteer Work

· Company Social Events