Quality Engineer at Tarkett

Middlefield, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Engineering, Color Process Management, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Communication, Organizational Skills, SPC, Statistical Methods, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, ISO 9001, Coaching, Training, Collaboration, Color Consistency

Industry

Wholesale Building Materials

Description

Position Summary The Quality Engineer serves as the technical and supervisory lead for Tarkett’s color quality systems. This role combines elements of quality engineering, color process management, and team leadership. The incumbent ensures color consistency and compliance across production, leads the color lab team, supports process optimization, and collaborates with R&D, Product Management, and Production to resolve color-related issues. The role plays a key part in advancing Tarkett’s World Class Manufacturing (WCM) objectives by driving continuous improvement in both people and processes. Key Responsibilities · Provide day-to-day direction to color lab personnel; oversee testing, pre-match, and batch validation activities to support production. · Own and optimize the color control process, including raw material verification, mix validation, molding trials, and production release. · Act as the primary interface between production, scheduling, and R&D on color-related quality decisions and improvement projects. · Lead structured problem solving (5-Why, 4D/8D) on color variation and other product quality issues. · Use SPC and statistical methods to establish, monitor, and improve color consistency standards and control limits. · Drive preventive and corrective actions through root cause analysis and cross-functional collaboration. · Coach, train, and develop lab technicians and colorists, fostering engagement and accountability. · Participate in WCM projects that enhance color consistency, reduce waste, and improve throughput. Qualifications Required: · Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline (or equivalent experience). · 5+ years in a quality, process, or color laboratory environment within manufacturing. · Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience. · Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills. Preferred: · Color or pigment experience (e.g., coatings, plastics, rubber, flooring, or other color-critical industries). · Experience in continuous improvement / Lean Six Sigma. · ISO 9001 or other QMS experience. · Experience coordinating between R&D, production, and quality teams. What We Offer A commitment that Safety is #1 Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options! Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements. Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process. We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption. We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation. Who we are: With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe. Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach. Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT). www.tarkett-group.com Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best. As a worldwide leader of the flooring industry, we design, manufacture and provide our customers the most innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions. At Tarkett, we cultivate a culture of entrepreneurship with respect and trust. We make conscious choices, for people and for the planet and we commit to be next to your every step of the way. At Tarkett we help create great spaces. We believe in taking care of our people, our customers and our planet. We believe in being agile and performance-driven in everything that we do in order to find the best flooring and sports surface solutions. https://www.tarkett.com/

Responsibilities

The Quality Engineer leads Tarkett’s color quality systems, ensuring color consistency and compliance across production. This role involves overseeing the color lab team, supporting process optimization, and collaborating with various departments to resolve color-related issues.