Quality Process Engineer

About Crown Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world. Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry. Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future. Job Description: About Crown: CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. At Crown, we are passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers around the world. We do this by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value for brand owners, retailers, and consumers alike. With operations in 39 countries employing approximately 25,000 people and net sales of approximately $12 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally. Sustaining a leadership position requires us to build a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. Division Overview: Crown's Beverage Division manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for soft drinks, craft beers, coffees and teas as well as new energy drinks. Crown Beverage leads the packaging industry with innovative technologies that redefine how the world looks at beverage cans. With a large printable surface area and a wide range of sizes, shapes and decorating options, our aluminum cans are the perfect packaging format to create compelling brand presence where it counts. Here is your chance to join the Crown Beverage Division. Location: Crown Beverage Packaging in La Crosse, WI is surrounded by stunning bluffs, lies alongside the mighty Mississippi River, and is also home to over 20 miles of beautiful scenic trails. The plant which employs 115 employees is just minutes from the historic downtown which hosts unique shops, lively entertainment, museums, art galleries and more! The plant is close to major highways such as I-94 and the approximate distance from the La Crosse Airport is about 7 minutes. Position Overview: Provide technical support and training to plant management and manufacturing personnel in the application of statistical tools and problem solving techniques. Evaluate and improve manufacturing quality, performance and capability. Duties and Responsibilities: The Quality Process Engineer's responsibilities would include, but are not limited to the following: Technical Support to Management Team Provide process analysis of plant manufacturing performance to management team Conduct statistical evaluations of new and existing equipment to determine process / equipment capability Provide data analysis to facilitate the allocation of resources in the scheduling of plant equipment maintenance and repair Participate in customer/supplier audits and provide supporting process performance analysis Manage plant SPC training program for salary and hourly personnel Technical Support to Plant Personnel Conduct training in basic SPC principles and applications Conduct training in the application of statistical problem solving techniques Coach hourly personnel in the use of SPC on the plant floor Provide process analysis to QA manager and to the management team Conduct gauge R&R accuracy and gauge stability roll-out studies and training programs Support establishment and monitoring of gauge maintenance programs Provide training in the use of statistical software packages Facilitate plant SOP development and training programs Support corporate TQ engineers with the installation and maintenance of quality network systems Facilitate team meetings and support development of team dynamics Manage process certification efforts within the plant Maintain quality network systems Assume the role of QA Manager during absence when necessary Project Management / Teamwork Groups Plant QIT / Management Team SPC Implementation Team SPC Certification Teams Gauge Maintenance Committee SOP Team Lead Six Sigma and Lean Process Improvement Teams Provide Quality Support Gauge Design and R&R Studies SPC Software Document Control Plant / Process Performance Audits Procedures / Policies Performance of other job-related duties as required or assigned :: Job Requirements Minimum Requirements Three (3) or more years of quality/engineering experience including at least one (1) year of previous manufacturing experience Analytical skills (ability to objectively evaluate data and perform statistical analysis) Statistical Software (ex. Minitab) Advanced Statistical Process Control and Capability (Six Sigma) Gauge Capability Analysis Technical writing skills Project Process Improvement Management Must be available to work various shift as needed Preferred Requirements Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred Minimum of six-sigma Green-Belt Certification preferred Competencies Strong problem-solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach Ability to work independently or with a team Must be able to look at new solutions and "think outside the box" Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, etc Demonstrated employee relations skills and the ability to motivate people Excellent time management and project management skills as well as the ability to multi-task Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.) Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl The associate may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus Working Conditions Generally, works in a plant environment but will be required to perform some job duties inside a typical office setting While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures The noise level is frequently loud Benefits: CROWN offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including free company paid health insurance for employees and well as company matched 401(k). Interested: Take the next step in your career and apply online today at www.crowncork.com/careers What Crown Offers You Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees The opportunity to build a meaningful career Professional and personal development through training and work experiences Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging! Working Together Working Together is one of the five pillars that make up our Twentyby30™ program. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment of inclusivity. Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world. Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry. Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future. Ready to go behind the scenes? With hundreds of maufacturing plants and 20,000+ employees worldwide, there's a lot that goes into the design and production of Crown packaging. We serve a variety of markets including food, beverage, household, personal care, and more. Since we were founded in 1892, we've been on a mission to manufacture best-in-class packaging while championing best-in-class teams. Together, we're building something that lasts thanks to great products, made by great people. View and apply for openings or share your details and our recruiting team will contact you about suitable opportunities