Senior Quality Engineer

Legal Entity: Woodbridge Chattanooga Formed Plastics L.P.  

Requisition ID: 3347

About Woodbridge

We are innovators using advanced technology to manufacture next generation products.  We are pioneers in foam technology science and provide our products to customers in multiple industries.  We are a global team of over 7,000 teammates strong who are laser focused on quality, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability.  We are proud to give back to the communities in which we live and work through our Woodbridge Cares programs that serves communities around the world through volunteerism and philanthropy.  We are a people centric organization that has been awarded numerous recognitions for our commitment to manufacturing excellence and innovation.  Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of foam technology. 

Woodbridge Culture

Woodbridge takes immense pride in its robust corporate (think people first, innovation, lets get to it, manufacturing focused) culture, which serves our customers, Teammates, and the world. We're thrilled to share that in 2024, Woodbridge has been awarded Deloitte’s Best Managed designation for eight consecutive years. This accolade is not just an award; it’s a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, inspiring you to be a part of our journey!

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Plan
• Defined Contribution Plan with additional company match – Automatic company contribution to a top quartile retirement savings plan with more incentives to match
• Flexible Working Hours
• Employee Assistance Program with free access to health and wellness coaches
• Continuous Learning Culture – We believe in Upskilling & Internal Promotions!

Woodbridge Holdings has an opening at its Woodbridge Chattanooga Formed Plastics L.P. facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for a Senior Quality Engineer position. Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for overseeing industrial production processes, including quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control. Coordinate timely and effective product and program introduction up to a production ready stage through the use of Advanced Quality Planning, PPAP, and IMDS submissions. Implement quality control objectives, activities, or procedures as relevant to resolve production problems, maximize efficiency, and minimize costs. Work closely with customers, operating groups, and suppliers to resolve engineering quality related issues through effective root cause problem solving techniques, including managing and monitoring results of the customers’ supplier scorecard. Partner effectively with associated departments as well as suppliers in order to meet individual customer specifications and requirements cost-effectively. Direct customer and vendor surveys to meet required business ratings. Develop, implement, and maintain quality engineering procedures and maintain quality procedures and processes in conformance with IATF-16949 quality management standards. Supervise quality engineering activities and other engineering personnel, including Woodbridge’s testing laboratory, with the goal of improving product quality. Provide quality related technical engineering advice based on knowledge of industry and customer specific standards to resolve quality matters and ensure continuous improvement of engineering activities and industrial production processes for manufacturing quality process. Serve as resource regarding product quality and provide troubleshooting recommendations. Coach and mentor engineering staff to achieve continuous employee development. Management departmental budget in a fiscally prudent manner. Requires Bachelor’s degree or equivalent foreign degree in Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering. Position requires at least 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in overseeing industrial production processes & maintaining quality planning processes and procedures, at least one year of which was in the automobile parts manufacturing industry. Must also have 2 years of experience supervising engineering staff & utilizing IATF-16949 for quality management. Qualified applicants should apply online by going to https://jobs.woodbridgegroup.com/ or by sending resumes and cover letters to Amanda Pierce at amanda_pierce@woodbridgegroup.com.

Woodbridge is committed to fostering a diverse workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to race, colour, ancestry, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know, and we will do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.