Job description
Overview:
This role will work closely with the local Operations Team as well as the Divisional Operations Team to build both quality and product compliance into every product. The Quality Engineer will be the leader for ISO certification at both sites and will be a key contributor to Kingspan’s integrated management system. This role will also work very closely with the Technical Services Team to ensure product inspections are aligned with compliance requirements.
Key Duties Include:
Qualifications:
Must have:
Analytical Skill: Quality control managers are able to conduct test to ensure a product or material falls within established quality specification.
Interpersonal Skill: Able to work with team of quality assurance personnel to make sure raw materials and final products meet set standards for compliance and quality.
Organizational Skill: Adept at planning and developing standards, procedures and best practices for ensuring product quality and compliance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Jumpstart your career working for one of North America's premier building manufacturers!
With its US headquarters in Atlanta, GA, Kingspan Insulation is a leading manufacturer in energy efficiency and moisture management products, offering high performance insulation, building wraps and pre–insulated HVAC ductwork. The vast product range includes optimum, premium and high-performance rigid insulation products which have many advantages over traditional insulation materials. Kingspan Insulation’s products are among the most thermally efficient and technically advanced insulation materials available. Our business was strong in 2022 and we are forecasting a strong 2023. This is a wonderful time to be a part of the growth!
With its US headquarters in Atlanta, GA, Kingspan Insulation is a leading manufacturer in energy efficiency and moisture management products, offering high performance insulation, building wraps and pre–insulated HVAC ductwork. The vast product range includes optimum, premium and high-performance rigid insulation products which have many advantages over traditional insulation materials. Kingspan Insulation’s products are among the most thermally efficient and technically advanced insulation materials available. Our business was strong in 2022 and we are forecasting a strong 2023. This is a wonderful time to be a part of the growth!
You will enjoy the financial stability and security of a global company with the environment and administration of a smaller business. With a friendly culture, advancement and growth opportunities, and attractive benefits, you’ll want to stay for the long-term with Kingspan Insulation.
As a member of the team, you can expect:
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Competitive Compensation + Opportunities for Bonuses
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$2,000 Sign-on/Retention Bonus!
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Outstanding Benefits Effective Day 1 – Including medical, HSA, FSA, dental, vision, supplemental insurances, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, identity theft protection, PTO.
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401k with 6% match and additional 2% annually
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Work/Life Balance- Enjoy a work schedule that allows plenty of time at home!
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Advancement and Professional Growth – With growth plans in place, there are going to be opportunities for you to increase your responsibilities within the company in the future.
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Smaller Company Feel – Although this is a global company, the U.S. is responsible for running its own division. This means less red tape and bureaucracy, making your work life easier!
We are currently searching for a
Quality Engineer in
Rockford, MN!
This position is responsible for ensuring industry leading quality and compliance performance at KINA’s Rockford, MN and Mendota, IL sites. As a key leader at both locations, this person will lead the adoption of all compliance and quality initiatives. The Quality Engineer will ultimately make the determination if a process must be stopped due to sub-standard quality or out of compliance product.
This role will work closely with the local Operations Team as well as the Divisional Operations Team to build both quality and product compliance into every product. The Quality Engineer will be the leader for ISO certification at both sites and will be a key contributor to Kingspan’s integrated management system. This role will also work very closely with the Technical Services Team to ensure product inspections are aligned with compliance requirements.
The Quality Engineer will also be critical in building processes and procedures that help position KINA for continued growth in North America while adhering to our values and protecting our brand/reputation.
Essential duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Other duties may be assigned.
Performs work in a safe manner; promotes and fosters a safe work environment.- Establish quality processes and procedures to comply with IMS certifications
- Manages daily, monthly and yearly quality KPIs.
- Collaborate with Procurement Team to ensure raw materials from external suppliers meet quality requirements through COA analysis and raw material testing procedures
- Ensure manufacturing processes follow both national and industry standards of production.
- Manage site quality complaint process to ensure corrective and preventative action is in place to prevent reoccurrence.
- Offer recommendations to company management on ways to improve on existing quality processes.
- Collect, compile and analyze relevant quality statistical data to obtain information regarding quality performance.
- Supervise technicians, inspectors and other company staff to ensure they perform their duties in line with established quality procedures.
- Monitor product development processes to identify deviations from quality policies.
- Manage quality labs to ensure equipment is calibrated and functioning properly as well as identify new machines or methods of testing.
- Conduct tests to verify the quality of raw materials and finished products.
- Review existing process and product specification to identify the need for improvement or upgrade.
- Approve compliant products and reject defective ones.
- Prepare and present report to update upper management on quality activities.
- Maintain proper records of quality test, procedures and standards.
- Leads site in IMS certification and maintenance.
- Meets with auditors and leads internal/external audit process.
- All other work as assigned.
All employees have the following compliance obligations:
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Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Product Compliance Policy.
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Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations and market demands.
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Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of Compliance Management System.
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Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service.
Education and/or Experience:
BS in engineering or related field, plus five (5) years of experience in quality assurance and or product compliance.
Must have:
- Possess the confidence and courage to take action and speak up to ensure quality standards are met.
- Excellent communicator and collaborator. Help instill a quality and compliance mindset in our culture.
- Strong working knowledge of business computer applications (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word). SAP or similar software experience preferred.
- Strong math, time management, and organization skills.
- Strong data entry, charting, and attention to detail skills.
- Ability to intervene with other departments when necessary.
Must be able to:
- Work in a team-based environment.
- Effectively interact with management, engineering, technicians, production personnel, business group, auditors, and customers.
- Understand and utilize ASTM Standards in Building Codes.
- Must be able to work flexible schedule.
Analytical Skill: Quality control managers are able to conduct test to ensure a product or material falls within established quality specification.
Interpersonal Skill: Able to work with team of quality assurance personnel to make sure raw materials and final products meet set standards for compliance and quality.
Organizational Skill: Adept at planning and developing standards, procedures and best practices for ensuring product quality and compliance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Kingspan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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