Location: Poestenkill,NY, USA
If you want to discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.
We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint-Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.
**The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting the implementation, maintenance, control, and monitoring of quality systems and standards that ensure the quality of materials and products at every stage of production. This role ensures compliance with corporate quality policies, regulatory requirements, ISO standards, and customer specifications/expectations.**
Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Engineer takes a hands-on approach to support continuous improvement quality systems. These systems include receiving, in-process and final inspection, product auditing, certification, calibration, complaint handling, EVENT/CAPA/SCAR processes, nonconforming material control, product stewardship, and regulatory requests. The role will involve supporting ISO internal audits, training operators, participating in customer and registrar audits, management review, and overseeing document control.
A key aspect of this role involves utilizing risk-based thinking and critical analysis to develop strategies for mitigating identified risks while maintaining business continuity. When uncertainty arises, consultation with management is required to determine the best course of action. The ability to assess strengths, weaknesses, and alternative solutions is essential for addressing challenges effectively.
The Quality Engineer plays a crucial role in resolving customer requests and issues promptly while maintaining professional and tactful communication with both colleagues and customers. Regular, direct interaction with customers is required.
Actively promotes a safe working environment, complies with proper use of PPE, reports incidents, and participates in functional department safety meetings.
This career position requires a Bachelor's degree in one of the Life Sciences or Engineering, (chemistry, biology, or microbiology preferred).
ASQ certifications (e.g. CQE, CQM, CQA) and training in Six Sigma/continuous improvement/WCM methodologies are preferred.
Professional experience as detailed below is also required:
- 2+ years' experience in a regulated industry (e.g. pharma, biopharm, automotive or medical device)
- 5+ years' experience in a regulated industry with preferred emphasis in life sciences (e.g. pharma, biopharm, or medical device)
- 3+ years' experience in a Quality role within a manufacturing environment.
In addition, if the team is looking for the practical and technical knowledge as follows:
- Strong computer skills including but not limited to MSOffice products, QAD, MiniTab etc. Must be very proficient in Excel.
- Strong mathematical skills
- Excellent problem solving, negotiation, and project leadership skills
- Demonstrated technical writing and investigative skills
- Knowledge of and experience in quality systems, such as ISO 9001, cGMP, and ISO 13485.
- Demonstrated abilities in communication (both verbal and written), organization, and persuasion are essential. Summarizing and presenting data.
- Dedicated, self-starter with a high degree of motivation.
- Must be able to lead, manage, and motivate a team through direct management or matrix management.
- The incumbent will interact with senior internal and external personnel on plant processes, projects and investigations and must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Saint-Gobain's innovations touch almost every major industry around the world. Within its Life Sciences division, teams are solving critical problems for customers who are getting life-saving medical devices to the frontlines of healthcare, discovering essential medications, and nourishing and connecting the world through consumer, industrial and electronics applications. As one of the world's leading producers of high-performance polymer products, we improve lives by making simple experiences better and being there in life's critical moments.
Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we've learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.
With a legacy dating back more than 350 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.
Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint-Gobain, you're empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career, and make that vision a reality.
**Join Us at Saint-Gobain Life Sciences. Together, we'll create a better life.**
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**Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.**
**Health and Wellbeing** - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
+ Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
+ Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
+ LiveWell Wellness Program
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
+ Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
**Retirement and Protection** - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
+ 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
+ Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
+ Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
**Additional Benefits** - Helping shape the experience and impact you want
+ Commuter Benefits
+ Group Legal
+ Identity Theft Protection
+ Auto and Home Insurance
+ Pet Insurance and Discounts
+ Back-up Child & Elder Care
+ PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
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In addition, we believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates.- **Provided is the national pay range for this position which is $68,000 to $106,000 per year.** **-** However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 9% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures.- **The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $74,000 to $139,500** . Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.