QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER

at  Berry Global Inc

Overview:
Berry Global Berry Global, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, is committed to its mission of ‘Always Advancing to Protect What’s Important.’ With $13 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2019 on a combined pro forma basis from operations, Berry is a leading global supplier of a broad range of innovative nonwoven, flexible, and rigid products used every day within consumer and industrial end markets. Berry operates over 290 manufacturing facilities worldwide, on six continents, and employs over 48,000 individuals.
At Berry, we pursue excellence in all that we do and are always advancing to improve the way we work along with the products and services we provide. Our culture fosters trust and partnerships through appreciation, acknowledgement, and inclusion. At Berry, we are continuously improving to support our mission and exemplify our values of partnerships, excellence, growth, and safety. To learn more about Berry, visit berryglobal.com
Responsibilities:

The Quality Assurance Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and improving quality systems, data analysis and customer interface, quality practices and continuous improvement activities. Support our culture of engagement, empowerment and continuous improvement.

• Ensure compliance to all safety policies and procedures. Establish, support and maintain a “safety first” culture, and build safety into our processes.
• Monitor process capability thru statistical analysis of lab data and make recommendations for changes to product specifications.
• CpK & AQL Review – Drive continuous improvement of sampling, specifications, and control plans through this leading indicator.
• Determines quality improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to manufacturing processes.
• Initiates process improvement projects to increase efficiency, reduce costs, simplify processes and improve quality.
• A3 Process Improvement Support – Be a voice & leader supporting our Process Engineering team.
• Continuous Improvement Validation – Lead our Gemba walks capturing feedback from our associates (VOC) to verify and validate improvements made.
• Waste stream support – Process flow analysis and continuous improvement; focus on Waste Reduction.
• Raw Material Input Review – Conduct review of raw material to production as support for both Process Engineering and Product Development teams.
• Supports process and test method validation activities by developing and executing protocols for new or existing processes.
• Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of nonconforming material and ensures that effective root cause analysis is conducted; tracks implementation of corrective/preventive actions.
• Own the On Hold process – Drive continuous improvement through nonconforming material analysis as a leading indicator.
• Interfaces with customers and vendors to provide technical support for our products and assures quality of incoming materials; Issue CARs & SCARs as required.
• Manage logistics related claims for product damage during transit.
• Supports research and development and manufacturing departments to ensure successful transition of products and processes from design to production.
• Coordinates ISO Quality Management Systems requirements and audits.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Working knowledge of manufacturing industry (Case goods or converting preferred).
• Detailed knowledge of ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems.
• Understanding of logistics and freight processes.
• Strong Statistical Analysis skills using Excel and Minitab.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Metrology. Conduct MSA & GR&R studies, including current technology review and new technology to support our customers and business; detailed knowledge of PPAP.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Internal Auditing Requirements.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of standard office machines and computer software including Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: 8D, A3, Fishbone diagrams, & FMEA.

EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE

BS degree in Quality Management, Engineering or 7+ years in related field or equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Certified Quality Engineer a plus, Six Sigma certification preferred (green or black belt)
Manufacturin

• Ensure compliance to all safety policies and procedures. Establish, support and maintain a “safety first” culture, and build safety into our processes.
• Monitor process capability thru statistical analysis of lab data and make recommendations for changes to product specifications.
• CpK & AQL Review – Drive continuous improvement of sampling, specifications, and control plans through this leading indicator.
• Determines quality improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to manufacturing processes.
• Initiates process improvement projects to increase efficiency, reduce costs, simplify processes and improve quality.
• A3 Process Improvement Support – Be a voice & leader supporting our Process Engineering team.
• Continuous Improvement Validation – Lead our Gemba walks capturing feedback from our associates (VOC) to verify and validate improvements made.
• Waste stream support – Process flow analysis and continuous improvement; focus on Waste Reduction.
• Raw Material Input Review – Conduct review of raw material to production as support for both Process Engineering and Product Development teams.
• Supports process and test method validation activities by developing and executing protocols for new or existing processes.
• Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of nonconforming material and ensures that effective root cause analysis is conducted; tracks implementation of corrective/preventive actions.
• Own the On Hold process – Drive continuous improvement through nonconforming material analysis as a leading indicator.
• Interfaces with customers and vendors to provide technical support for our products and assures quality of incoming materials; Issue CARs & SCARs as required.
• Manage logistics related claims for product damage during transit.
• Supports research and development and manufacturing departments to ensure successful transition of products and processes from design to production.
• Coordinates ISO Quality Management Systems requirements and audits.
• Other related duties as assigned