Quality Engineer II

Quality EngineerWhen you work at Trex, you're helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way. As our next Quality Engineer, you are skilled at leading and driving continuous improvement with structured problem-solving, lean, and Six Sigma methodologies to support the Trex Quality Management System. You will be responsible for all facets of quality-related items in a manufacturing environment.Responsibilities:Put safety first – Always!Lead and foster our "people first" culture.Lead cross-functional teams to improve product quality.Work closely with Quality Manager to update and execute Trex's Quality Management System.Organize and analyze data to identify continuous improvement opportunities and drive to resolution.Establish SPC and visual management in manufacturing operations.Responsible for technical expertise concerning Trex service issues from internally and externally generated queries and as a field representative with some supervision from the supervisor.Responsible for gathering, interpreting, and disseminating information such as: Monthly quality reports. Customer quality complaint data collection and analysis. Field quality-related issue resolution. Color variation reporting by plant and trend analysis. Competitor data collection and dissemination of quality benchmarking information.Responsible for maintaining an archival database of quality information trends in an organized format, as well as providing a library that can be accessed by manufacturing and technical service members.Responsible for assisting in the customer service feedback process as the quality point of contact.This position is also responsible for directing questions to the appropriate internal resources as well as participating in the investigation of the root causes of these issues.Responsible for attending and supporting daily and weekly production meetings as a voice of quality to ensure issues are addressed promptly as they arise.Responsible for communicating quality information status with appropriate team members.Responsible for communicating project status with written monthly reports to the supervisor.Responsible for working with supplier quality engineer/manager on any supplier quality issues that arise and driving to resolution utilizing the CAPA process.Responsible for development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality measurement methods including new technologies (ie. Vision Systems, etc.).Indirectly supports activities of all quality department personnel, coordinates and manages the quality lab, quality equipment, and quality testing to ensure quality is consistently measured according to the latest Trex standards.Maintain the Trex quality process as a current and complete set of procedures and specifications for all Trex product lines. Ensure the proper segregation and disposition of below-standard material, monitor quality data and assist with the startup of new products and processes.Responsible for the implementation of any capital-related projects within the quality department.Support inline monitoring quality and/or process instrumentation Support new product development.Participate in additional duties as required by the quality managerJob Location: Winchester, Virginia, United StatesPosition Type: Full-Time/RegularExperience: We are looking for someone with a two-year Associate of Science in Engineering degree and 10 or more years of related experience, or a bachelor's degree with a minimum of five years' related experience.Required Skills & Qualifications: Recognized certification like Six Sigma Green belt or more. Basic knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, & ISO systems.Preferred Skills & Qualifications: Backgrounds in quality data collection and systems (SPC) and/or their industrial applicationsBenefits & Perks: We believe that real effort should be rewarded. We take care of you as part of our Trex family so you can take care of yours. Here are some of the perks beyond the paycheck:Time Off: We'll give you paid holidays and paid vacation.Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Choose from a variety of options. We'll cover a generous share of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program.401(k) With Company Match: Save for your retirement and we'll match it dollar for dollar.Tuition Reimbursement: We're all about lifting each other to the next level. When you're ready to get the degree, we'll pick up part of the tab.Training and Education: We offer dozens of options to boost your performance – both online and on-site nearby.Stock Purchase Program: Invest in Trex at a discounted price.Employee Discount Program: When you make the World's No. 1 Decking Brand, you'll probably want to enjoy the finished product yourself. We'll give you a discount.Who We Are: Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world's first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products. That entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today as we continue to redefine our industry and lead the way for what's next in outdoor living. Today, Trex is the world's #1 brand of sustainability-made, wood-alternative decking, and deck railing – all proudly manufactured in the USA. As a publicly traded company [NYSE: TREX], we take pride in being the largest recycler of plastic film in the country as well as caring for the communities and the planet where we live. We nurture meaningful connections, from local engagement and investment to eco-friendly products and sustainable manufacturing processes. Everything we do is grounded in our values and guided by our beliefs. We are looking for candidates who embody our core values: Innovate with Purpose Obsess Over the Customer Own the Outcome Operate with Excellence and Efficiency Win Together At Trex, you'll become part of a diverse yet unified team that sustains the trailblazing spirit and strengths that made Trex the industry leader – learning, adapting, solving and succeeding. We welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives, and we encourage you to bring your best to help us shape the future of Trex. Career Advancement At Trex, you can take pride in craftsmanship. There's an art and a science to what we do, and we never stop working to refine and improve. That means no matter how long you've been with Trex, you have ongoing opportunities to grow your expertise – enhancing your career, your team and our shared efforts. You will help shape our future.EO E Trex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law. E-VERIFY Trex participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. 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