Quality

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We're not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet's beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

The purpose of the Quality Engineer position is to establish and improve Quality practices and procedures pertaining to the design, manufacture, and validation of materials for aerospace and emerging industrial applications. This position is also responsible for the design and evaluation of Quality Systems, sampling plans, inspection methods, root cause investigation, corrective action implementation, and is responsible for reviewing and recommending solutions to quality problems from internal and external customers.

We count on you for:

• Work collaboratively with operations to enhance the quality and reliability performance of products. Establish and maintain appropriate documentation as required for Quality Systems activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of laboratory techniques, customer specifications, international standards (e.g. AS9100, ISO 9001, Nadcap, TS16949), equipment, and safety data sheets (SDS), to be used in the assigned areas.
• Lead problem solving efforts to resolve respective quality and productivity issues with test equipment. Communicate with respective personnel to identify test process improvement opportunities and/or ideas. Document proposed ideas/opportunities and proposed methods for realizing improvement opportunities, Work with test equipment and/or processes to identify opportunities/ideas to improve reliability and equipment up-time..
• Evaluate and/or design sampling plans and process control plans .Evaluate and recommend inspection gauges and test equipment.
• Lead area specific Quality Review Board activities and participate in related activities, failure analysis and corrective action investigations. Lead and support Corrective Action investigations and tasks, to determine root cause and corrective actions needed.
• Support manufacturing in analyzing manufacturing product lines to determine how or where, within the manufacturing or inspection process, the root cause of non-conformances or customer complaints exist.
• Identify quality performance, trends and corrective action by coordinating with customers and suppliers. Ensures compliance to specified quality requirements by performing in-house audits surveys.
• Develop statistical process controls by applying and maintaining applicable control charts. Analyze data by completing ANOVA, DOE, GR&R, Capability, FMEA, and SPC as required.
• Refine and enhance products and processes by applying continuous improvement and key lean manufacturing principles and techniques to critical areas of production.
• Assist with internal and external audits. May act as main contact in audit. Develop and coordinate corrective action procedures and plans.
• Comply with customer requirements by studying existing and new specifications, ensuring adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Share specialized knowledge with others. Represents company on high-level projects. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities (e.g. continuous improvement).

You can count on us for:

• We offer the opportunity to join an exciting growth company
• A full range of benefits as expected of a successful company
• Opportunities for growth and learning
• Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds

You will bring:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or applied science is required.
• Thorough knowledge of state-of-the-art inspection and quality inspection and quality engineering/assurance techniques, procedures, instruments, equipment, theories, principles and concepts and general business operations.
• Background in aerospace or serial automotive manufacturing with knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to field including export control and NIST.
• Proven record of customer focused success and participating in cross-organizational teams to solve complex problems.
• Knowledge and understanding of AS9100, ISO9001, Nadcap guidelines.
• Experience participating in and supporting quality assessments, surveillance, and/or audits. Lead auditor experience or auditor certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of quality performance (or cost-of-quality) using statistical and analytical methods. Knowledge of various complex methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision, reliability, and accuracy of products, processes, and production equipment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, facilitates collaboration and coordination to solve complex problems, and demonstrated experience interacting and effectively communicating with all levels of operations, customer, and executive personnel.
• Ability to effectively assess and implement continuous improvement techniques to quality and manufacturing functions.
• Ability to use standard business applications software and/or specialized data analysis tools.
• Ability to work on a variety of problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis and evaluation of various outcomes require tradeoffs and negotiation.
• Ability to solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways and evaluate alternative solutions that may require coordination across multiple teams.
• Ability to routinely apply project management skills and establish goals and objectives to complete projects.Ability to effectively communicate and present information to team members, team leaders, and top management.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Six-Sigma training highly desired, as is a working knowledge of JMP/Minitab and SQL.

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The U.S. annual base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is: $80,800 to $110,600. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, such as skills, experience, qualifications, etc. and can ultimately be more or less than the posted salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

About Us:

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.