Quality Engineer

Reference: PR/ _ Position Overview:The Quality Engineer will be a member of the process engineering team based in Mountain Pass, California. This role is primarily responsible for driving process quality, improving product consistency, and supporting plant operations through data-driven quality engineering practices. The successful candidate will be highly organized and detail-oriented with experience in the plant operations quality control, and the sustainment of Quality Management Systems (QMS) in compliance with internal, customer, and certification body requirements.Position Responsibilities:Apply and promote industry best practices in the implementation and sustainment of the Quality Management System (QMS) for the Mountain Pass Mine and Processing FacilityCollaborate with plant process engineers and operations to understand the specific elements, compounds, ratios, and purity requirements for feed sources and product streams; track critical inputs and outputs to ensure on spec product packaging, approaching 100% first time, on-spec productionEnsure the QMS is compliant with all required third party standards/requirements, primarily ISO 9001 certificationLead the internal audit program, including participating in audit planning, execution, and reporting, and actively contribute with third-party certification and audit activitiesCollaborate closely with customer reps to ensure that the QMS is compliant with all customer requirements and integrated as needed with customer systemsLead non-compliance corrective action activities from internal and external (customer, supplier, and certification) auditsEnsure that all in-house systems and procedures are updated, revised, and modified as needed to meet the needs of internal workforce, customers, and external certification bodiesDrive improvements to the internal document control program, ensuring all policies, procedures, and other document types that impact safety, environmental compliance, and production quality are controlled per internal and ISO 9001 requirementsCoordinate and execute the Management Review process, including preparation of inputs, reporting, and record retention, in compliance with ISO 9001Maintain and update controlled documents, including the Quality Manual & Policy, Risks and Opportunities, and Interested Parties reviewResponsible for ensuring the latest ISO 9001 standard revision and amendments are obtained, reviewed, and integrated with the mine site QMSDevelop and implement quality systems learning and training toolsAny other task as directed by managementBasic Qualifications:BS or MS in chemical engineering or similar engineering discipline3+ years of quality systems experience under relevant quality regimes in a manufacturing environmentISO 9001 Lead Auditor certificationExperience managing both internal and external (customer and surveillance) auditsUnderstanding of standard manufacturing and safety compliance processesValid driver's license to drive company vehicles on and off propertyDesired Qualities:3+ years experience in a quality or process engineering role in a heavy industrial chemical plant operationExperience implementing a QMS software solutionExperience and management of root cause analysis, corrective, and preventative action programsProject management skillsAccreditation by professional organizationsLean and Six Sigma experienceExcellent verbal and written communication skillsProficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)