DirecciónSC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This position will manage MexCAM Quality Engineering tasks concerning production of finished goods at 3PMs and suppliers to ensure quality is driven into the products and manufacturing processes at every stage of product development and realization, with support and supervision of Quality Engineering Manager. Scope of the role includes supporting local, regional and global projects to introduce new products or changes of existing ones, suppliers auditing and improvement practices and supporting quality escalations for prompt and effective resolution. This position requires a high level of daily interaction with internal manufacturing functions, suppliers, Supply Planning, Procurement, RD&E and Regional Quality SCJ functions. The role is supported by the Global Quality team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement Quality Engineering/auditing methods.
- Manage the activities, practices, and procedures to ensure successful product launches.
- Make timely decisions concerning nonconforming materials, products and processes to ensure that the company meets its safety, quality and business objectives.
- Develop, implement, manage, and participate in the Quality Engineering programs aimed at preventing safety and quality problems from occurring.
- Promote the application of Quality Engineering, reliability engineering and preventative techniques such as statistically designed experiments throughout the entire organization.
- Assure practice of state-of-the-art Quality Engineering/auditing techniques to assure the design, development and launch of new or revised products.
- Develop and recommend to the Regional Americas Quality Engineering Manager the cluster´s QE annual objectives, expense, capital budgets, and changes in the composition of the group to meet strategic plan objectives.
- Contribute to the new product commercialization process.
- Provide quality system and compliance assessments of current and potential SCJ suppliers and contract manufacturers.
- The incumbent is responsible for planning, managing, and participating in the pre- and post-commercialization Quality Engineering/auditing activities, which include:
- use of statistical techniques to develop and improve products and processes
- testing of pre-production samples
- life tests of pre and post production devices
- FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis)
- process mapping
- control plans
- training in the quality sciences
- evaluation of production capabilities
- molds, process and product validation/qualification
- review, manage and improve KPI´s
- quality system and compliance assessments.
- Microbial assessments
- Escalated issues/Product investigations/recalls
- Responsible for practicing SCJ Safety, Health & Environment guidelines in daily work and considering Safety, Health & Environment aspects and impacts when developing plans, methods or procedures
review of consumer complaint data - The incumbent’s efforts cause him/her to relate with a variety of departments within the company. His/her major contacts include Procurement, RD&E, Legal, Product Supply, Logistics, Marketing and others. Outside the company he/she communicates with managers and technical representatives of suppliers/3PM´s to communicate SCJ´s requirements, resolve problems and obtain information on materials and processes used in the manufacture of products, or on items and equipment used in the Quality Assurance laboratories.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING
Education: University graduated Engineer (Chemical, Food, Industrial, Mechanic or similar) at university / with 2-3 years experience in Quality engineering or technical areas.
Fluent in English
This position requires an incumbent with thorough and updated knowledge of applicable Quality Engineering techniques, which include:
- Reliability Engineering
- Quality Assurance systems
- Preventive Quality tools (PAPP, FMEA, Control Plans, Statistical process control, etc)
- Component and product life testing techniques and data analysis
- Quick understanding of manufacturing proceses
- Microbiology and sanitary equipment and installations knowledge
- Applied Statistics
- New product development and commercialization processes
- Demonstrated understanding of product development lifecycles, design change and document change control, product and process verification and validation methodologies, and manufacturing / production process control methodologies
- Demonstrated expertise to effectively communicate within all levels of the organization around design verification and validation activities; production &process controls; Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA), consumer complaints, and product improvement activities.
- Proficiency in the areas of statistical principles and applications, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, Acceptance and Sampling, process improvement/optimization, Gage R&R measuring systems, product reliability and safety, system and product audit, product quality tools
Inclusion & Diversity
We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.
We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.
