{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e05da2b1fcd831faafbd889e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e05da2b1fcd831faafbd889e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e05da2b1fcd831faafbd889e","title":"Quality Engineer","description":"Kelly Engineering is seeking a Quality Engineer to join one of our leading clients in the Chemical / Materials manufacturing industry at their Orange, TX plant.\n\nRole Summary\nAs a Quality Engineer you will play a critical role in ensuring that products meet stringent quality, regulatory, and customer requirements in a chemical/polymer production environment. You will support the site’s Quality Management System, drive continuous improvement, resolve quality issues, and collaborate closely with operations, technical services, supply chain, and customers to maintain high standards in fluoropolymer and specialty materials production.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead quality improvement projects focused on defect reduction, process capability, and variation reduction in polymer manufacturing processes.\n\nMonitor product and process performance using statistical tools; initiate and manage Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).\n\nMaintain and improve the site’s ISO 9001 (and potentially other relevant standards) Quality Management System.\n\nConduct internal audits, supplier audits, and support customer audits.\n\nReview customer specifications and act as a quality liaison with Sales, Technical Service, Operations, and customers.\n\nSupport supplier quality activities, including incoming material qualification and periodic audits.\n\nApply statistical process control (SPC), Six Sigma methodologies, root cause analysis, and data-driven problem solving.\n\nParticipate in safety, reliability, and operational excellence initiatives at the Orange site.\n\nManage multiple priorities in a dynamic chemical manufacturing setting while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.\n\nQualifications\nRequired\n\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical, or related technical field preferred).\n\n5+ years of relevant quality or manufacturing experience, preferably in chemical, polymer, or continuous process industries.\n\nStrong working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.\n\nExperience with statistical tools (SPC), root cause analysis (e.g., 8D, Fishbone), and project management.\n\nExcellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.\n\nPreferred\n\nExperience in fluoropolymers, specialty chemicals, or plastics manufacturing.\n\nSix Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.\n\nASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar.\n\nFamiliarity with customer quality requirements in automotive, aerospace, or energy sectors.\n\nKnowledge of chemical process safety and regulatory compliance (e.g., EPA, OSHA).\n\nStrong technical and analytical mindset.\n\nCustomer-focused with the ability to build cross‑functional relationships.\n\nProactive, results‑oriented, and comfortable working in a manufacturing plant environment.\n\nAbility to thrive in a collaborative, safety‑first culture.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Kelly Science Engineering Technology Telecom","rawCompany":"kelly science engineering technology telecom","city":"Orange","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-16T03:15:14.718Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3051.01","title":"Quality Control Systems Managers","slug":"quality-control-systems-managers"},{"code":"19-4099.01","title":"Quality Control Analysts","slug":"quality-control-analysts"},{"code":"17-2112.02","title":"Validation Engineers","slug":"validation-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"325211","title":"Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing","slug":"plastics-material-and-resin-manufacturing"},{"code":"325998","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-chemical-product-and-preparation-manufacturing"},{"code":"325199","title":"All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-basic-organic-chemical-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Quality Engineer","description":"Kelly Engineering is seeking a Quality Engineer to join one of our leading clients in the Chemical / Materials manufacturing industry at their Orange, TX plant.\n\nRole Summary\nAs a Quality Engineer you will play a critical role in ensuring that products meet stringent quality, regulatory, and customer requirements in a chemical/polymer production environment. 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