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Quality Engineer

Location: 

MA, US

Requisition ID:  6197

WHO IS HOLCIM?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE HOLCIM PEOPLE

Holcim people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

 

At Holcim, we aspire to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions.  But to get there, it will require building expertise in new frontiers for greener cities and smarter infrastructure all in pursuit of our shared purpose: To build progress for people and the planet.

 

Holcim Building Envelope is the center of excellence for roofing, wall, lining and waterproofing solutions in the global Holcim group.  We believe it is not enough to hope for a better future – we must make it for ourselves.  Built through hard work, from the foundation up.  We understand the unprecedented obstacles that our industry faces – that’s why we will continually develop high-quality, innovative and sustainable solutions customers can count on.

 

ACS is the adhesives, coatings & sealants, and insulation division of Holcim Building Envelope offering a comprehensive range of solutions for a variety of markets including construction, transportation, and industrial.  Our brands with a proven history of success include ERSystems®, Permathane®, Tacky Tape®,  STA’-PUT®, Pacific Polymers®, Acryl-R®, Miracle®, Elastek®, American Safety Technologies®, PolySpec®, Thiokol®, and Gaco®

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Supports and leads as applicable, quality efforts and improvements at multiple ACS locations.  Scope of work may include any of raw materials, product & process control, customer complaints, QMS documentation, and internal auditing.  Performs duties in support of ACS division strategic initiatives and Holcim Building Envelope enterprise strategy.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer and promote root cause analysis for top quality issues identified by the business.  Use tools like fishbone diagram, 5 why, is/is not, fault tree analysis, pareto analysis, and DOE to determine the root cause then confirm corrective actions via testing.
  • Analyze data from trials including DOEs to ensure product and processes are maintained or improved by any changes.
  • Develop plans and lead trials for 3M changes (raw material, method, or machine) via the CQV process.  Ensure these changes don’t result in process that aren’t capable.
  • Participate in New Product Process including development of DFMEA and CQV of new product production.
  • Develop and maintain process flow chart, PFMEA, and control plan for all production processes. 
  • Lead project teams to ensure all production processes are in control.  Establish control charts for process characteristics demean critical for product performance.
  • Support and lead quality efforts and improvements related to raw materials and suppliers as needed.
  • Support and lead quality efforts and improvements related to customer complaint analysis, investigation, and solutions.
  • Support and lead QMS documentation needs as well as internal audits.
  • Perform MSA to ensure plant measures are capable.  Ensure plant product quality testing meets ASTM or other regulatory requirements.

 

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

  • Demonstrates a general understanding of Holcim Building Envelope business philosophies and strategies.
  • Strong Computer skills with Google and Microsoft tools.
  • Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills.
  • Ability to effectively multitask and drive assignments to completion.
  • Extensive and broad working knowledge of ISO 9000, auditing, and quality tools.
  • Strong work ethic with high level of trustworthiness and teamwork.  Must be able to accomplish assignments independently as well as with multiple people and multiple groups while being part of a cohesive team.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Requires B.S. in Math, Chemistry, Engineering, Quality, or related.
  • Use of problem-solving, process mapping, PFMEA, control plans, measurement system analysis and SPC required.  Experience creating and analyzing data from a DOE also required.
  • A minimum of 5 years applied experience in quality functions.
  • ASQ certifications is preferred
  • Six Sigma certification and training in lean principles is ideal.

YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE

At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

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