Lead Quality Engineer - 26099058

Lead Quality Engineer_Seabrook, NH_Full-Time(FTE)_Direct Hire

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Position Title: Lead Quality Engineer
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Seabrook, NH
Base Salary: $115,000 to $125,000 + Best-in-class benefits
Industry: Manufacturing & Production
Job Category: Manufacturing - Quality

Job Description:
About this Position:
*At our company, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.
*This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit - where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.
*Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at our company.




What you´ll do:
*Lead customer complaint investigations, partnering with manufacturing, R7D, sales customer service, and technical teams to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and meet quality KPI's.
*Serve as the primary technical resource for customers by conducting audits, troubleshooting, product demonstrations, and on-site visits to resolve issues and improve performance.
*Manage site quality programs, including Supplier Quality Control (SQC), product adjustments, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce quality costs and enhance operational performance.
*Oversee customer sample testing activities, interpret results, and communicate findings and recommendations to customers and internal stakeholders.
*Deliver technical training and coaching for customers, sales teams, and cross-functional partners while collaborating closely with Quality, Marketing, Product Development, and innovation teams.
*Lead internal quality audits (LPA, GMP, and product audits), drive corrective actions to closure, and maintain expertise in quality systems and databases such as SAP, LIMS, and SmartFactory. 

What makes you a good fit:
*Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, Chemistry or within a relevant Science discipline
*6+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing, quality, or technical operations environments. 
*Strong knowledge of ISO/QS standards and quality methodologies, including Six Sigma, 8D, and A3 problem-solving tools.
*Proven experience leading cross-functional teams, managing customer relationships, and resolving complex plant manufacturing issues.
*Experience with laboratory systems, database management, and quality systems; SAP, Thermo Fisher SampleManager, and cGMP experience preferred. 
*Adhesives, sealants, or coatings industry experience preferred; occasional travel required. 

Some benefits of joining our company:
*Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1 
*Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program 
*Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and company matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement 
*Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships 
*Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

*The salary range for this role is $115000.00 and $125000.00. This range represents the good‑faith minimum and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Compensation:
*Full-time
*Benefits - Full

Candidate Details:
*Seniority Level - Mid-Senior
*Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
*Willingness to Travel - Occasionally
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Screening Questions:

# How many years of experience do you have in chemical manufacturing, quality, or technical operations?
# How many years have you led customer complaint investigations and root-cause analysis through corrective-action closure? Which methods have you used?
# How many years have you conducted or led quality audits, such as ISO, GMP/cGMP, LPA, or product audits?
# How many years have you managed customer-facing technical quality work, such as audits, troubleshooting, sample testing, training, or site visits?
# How many years have you used quality or laboratory systems such as SAP, LIMS, Thermo Fisher SampleManager, or SmartFactory?
# What is the reason for seeking change from your current role?
# What are your annual base salary expectations (USD)?
# Are you open for Seabrook, NH (Onsite):
# Current Location, State with zip code:
# Are you authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship?
# Work authorization for working in USA (USC / GC):