Job Description

Location(s)

Kingston, Ontario

Company

INVISTA

Career Field

Engineering

Job Number

144454

INVISTA\'s manufacturing location in Kingston, Ontario, is seeking a Process Engineer who has experience and a passion for leading continuous improvements to join our Site Quality Team. As a key member of our Site Quality Team, you will have the opportunity to apply your technical and quality capabilities to lead continuous improvement initiatives towards our quality systems and product quality.

The successful candidate in this role will be self-driven with a passion for leading continuous improvement initiatives. The selected individual will have a proven track record of solving technical problems through the application of data analysis techniques and problem-solving methodology. This individual will work cross-functionally to drive strategic quality initiatives throughout the organization. If you enjoy a challenging work environment and are looking to advance your career - this is your opportunity!

Our Team

We are striving to continuously improve our product quality for high performance material applications of nylon-66. In this role, you will take part in transforming the future by helping us discover solutions and developing products for the benefit of millions of people around the globe. You will have the opportunity to apply and grow your capabilities with a global company through the transformation of our quality systems and product quality.

What You Will Do

• Apply your sound statistical data capability to improve our application of statistical process control (SPC) for critical release points.
• Lead continuous improvement programs/projects aimed at reducing quality risk and reducing variability in our manufacturing processes.
• Provide leadership role in building a quality capability across our Site including the application of PFMEA, Control Plans, Gauge R&R, advanced problem solving, and 6 Sigma.
• Apply appropriate risk-based thinking (PFMEA) to proactively identify opportunities to reduce our quality risk profile.
• Develop and recommend economically feasible improvement proposals to Senior Leadership.
• Network with our Global Sites with Koch Industries and others in industry to understand best practices and potential opportunities to advance our quality capabilities.
• Interface with the Global Quality Team to partner on common initiatives and/or leverage common technologies or practices.
• Interface with customers to understand their unmet needs and translate those into improvement initiatives at our Site.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor\'s degree in engineering or technical field
• Manufacturing experience with a proven track record of leading continuous improvement initiatives/projects/programs within a cross functional team and demonstrated leadership in operations.
• Demonstrated ability to understand opportunities for improvement and solve complex problems by implementing sustainable solutions, and application of problem-solving methodologies (root cause, 5-why)
• Demonstrated ability to analyze large data sets and apply statistics to generate knowledge systems that present actionable information.
• Effective communication with cross functional teams (operating teams, customers, global quality colleagues), ability to lead team meetings, program management, and leadership engagement.
• Willing and able to travel (Domestic and international)

What Will Put You Ahead

• Demonstrated application of Automotive Quality Core Tools (SPC, MSA, FMEA/CP, APQP, PPAP)
• Demonstrated application of additional Quality Capabilities (Auditing, Gage R&R, 3L5W, Poka Yoke, VOC, etc.)
• Demonstrated understanding and application of economics, value create and risk-based thinking for continuous improvement.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Applications like Excel and Power Bi, and data manipulation (SQL coding) to support data analysis.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate\'s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, air bags, food packaging and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life\'s essential products to market.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation or assistance at any time during the application or selection processes, please submit a request by following the directions located in the FAQ section at the bottom of the kochcareers.com webpage.

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