Quality Engineer

A Duracell Quality Engineer leads, facilitates, supports, manages continuous improvement at the site while interfacing with diverse people. Across the entire Supplier-Input-Process-Output-Customer value stream, the role leads the quality continuous improvement projects and leading the corrective/preventative action process for the site while holding to the standards of the site quality management system. In addition, this position will serve as the primary resource for the site quality information systems. DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and lead the site quality continuous improvement project portfolio. Lead project teams to reduce quality-related risks and losses with sustainable solutions embedded in the plant operations systems. Lead the corrective / preventative action system for quality-related losses, serving as site owner and primary coach. Serve as Subject Matter Expert for all site quality information systems. Streamline quality processes through digitization. Serve as one of the site’s lead internal auditors for ISO 9001:2015. Apply statistics to process control, analysis, and reporting. Interpret and apply site quality standards to improvements. Provide written/oral updates to site leadership. Apply principles, practices and procedures of manufacturing to implement solutions for quality issues. Partners with battery manufacturing professionals across the organization to achieve business objectives. Supports the company and site strategic goals and assists in the development of tactical plans and actions. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with experience in a manufacturing environment preferred Process/Product/Quality Engineering experience a plus Green Belt experience a plus ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification a plus TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED: Ability demonstrated to lead small teams and projects Ability to make data-based decisions on routine matters Mechanical aptitude for process analysis and optimization Activity planning and prioritization with software Proficient with MS Office, with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel capability, Power BI, and Power Apps preferred Understanding of SPC, DMAIC, advanced statistics and DOE Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with experience in a manufacturing environment preferred Process/Product/Quality Engineering experience a plus Green Belt experience a plus ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification a plus TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED: Ability demonstrated to lead small teams and projects Ability to make data-based decisions on routine matters Mechanical aptitude for process analysis and optimization Activity planning and prioritization with software Proficient with MS Office, with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel capability, Power BI, and Power Apps preferred Understanding of SPC, DMAIC, advanced statistics and DOE Duracell is the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance alkaline batteries, complemented by a portfolio of high quality, market leading specialty, rechargeable and professional batteries. Duracell’s products power numerous critical professional devices across the globe such as heart rate monitors, defibrillators, telemetry devices, smoke detectors, fire alarms, automated valves and security systems. As the leader in the professional power category, Duracell has a rich history of innovation, continuously introducing batteries that are smaller, thinner, with more energy and longer lasting than competitive brands. Since March 2016, Duracell has found its permanent home within Berkshire Hathaway (ranked #4 World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine and #3 in the Fortune 500), and will continue to focus on sustainable growth, industry-leading innovation while creating long-term value for our customers and consumers. At Duracell, integrity, end-to-end accountability across all levels, fast decision-making and a “can do” attitude is highly valued. In January 2018, a new B2B Sector was created which among other duties, will assume responsibilities of the Professional Aftermarket businesses globally under the PROCELL brand.