Quality Engineer

Ecolab is hiring a Quality Engineer to join our team in at our Carrollton Plant The primary objective of this position is to assist the Garland manufacturing facility in their quest for continuous improvement in quality, process control, material efficiency, and startup of new product production.

Ongoing activities will include quality problem resolution at manufacturing plants with a focus on plant capabilities. Other responsibilities include, plant or supplier quality audits complaint handling and resolution process, statistical process control techniques, assisting the plants in reducing batch adjustments, training, product introduction with related manufacturing capability analysis and other related duties as assigned by the Plant Quality Manager.

What You Will Do

• Support continuous improvement programs through execution and utilization of quality tools.
• Support improvement and sustainment of a facility-wide document control program by create, revise, and maintain applicable standard operating procedures, work instructions, and single point lessons for Production & Quality.
• Monitor and measure key QMS KPIs for trends and performance against objectives, including but not limited to, First Pass Fail, Bad Batches, Blocked & Restricted Stock, Internal Nonconformances NCRs, Customer Complaints, and Supplier Nonconformances SCARs, by managing and

maintaining these programs to ensure comply to Ecolab, ISO, NSF and any other regulatory standards.

• Collaborate with lab technicians, production leads, corporate quality, and other required cross functional groups, to facility & assist with internal & external customer complaint investigations through root cause analysis and establish corrective/preventive actions
• Initiate, drive, and support Corrective and Preventive Action reports for product non-conformances
• Support quality and manufacturing on reducing material loss cost.
• Supports plant functions during external and internal audits including ISO 9001, NSF, Halal, Kosher and customer audits.
• Spend over 40% of the time in manufacturing area to provide support and immediate corrective actions when needed.
• Support quality department in materials movement and transaction using corporate ERP system.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, food science, or other STEM discipline
• 2 years of experience in a Quality role within a manufacturing environment
• Experience in non-conformance handling and/or Root Cause Analysis and Corrective and Preventative Actions
• Immigration sponsorship NOT available for this position

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a technical field, in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related discipline
• Outstanding communication and teamwork skills
• Possess the ability to be self-directed and simultaneously manage multiple projects and objectives
• Experience in advanced quality tools, such as PFMEA, auditing, and New Production Introduction a bonus

What’s In It For You

• Starting on Day 1: Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more!
• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments.
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.
• Opportunity to work onsite in a manufacturing plant work environment for those residing within a commutable distance of Garland, Texas or those willing to relocate for the position.

Annual Or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $74,700.00 - $112,200.00. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits.

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
• Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.