Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer, Peoria, IL

About NFW

NFW is a circularity platform for plastic-free performance materials. NFW follows three Ground Rules in everything we develop: start well, stay clean, end well. While nearly everything in the built world relies on some type of plastic that began as crude oil and that will become plastic pollution, we are establishing a new material reality. We believe all materials should begin and end as nutrients, ready for the next growth cycle—true circularity.

Our multi-material platform serves a wide range of industries—from fashion and footwear to automotive and upholstery. NFW technology embeds seamlessly into existing supply chains, enabling the world’s most iconic brands to design and scale products with high-performance, plastic-free materials. NFW makes global brands more sustainable, empowering them to create without plastics. Alongside the boldest brands and visionary designers, we are pioneering a naturally circular, post-oil economy.

NFW is a company of trailblazers, innovators, and bold thinkers, committed to reinventing the way things are made. We never stop learning. We are fiercely curious about the world and how to improve it for everyone. We offer a competitive salary, paid vacation and sick time, flexible work-life balance, great colleagues and more!

Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer plays a key role in determining if customer acceptance criteria are being met. This includes both pilot scale and full-scale production utilizing state of the art equipment within the NFW Jefferson Manufacturing Facility. Essential functions include working with various teams such as Futures, Development and Operations to realize customer specifications, NFW quality standards, and following all safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop In-line quality requirements for the Double Belt Press
• Safely operate Mahalo, Hunter and ISRA systems
• Successful and safe use of hand tools
• Wear proper safety equipment as specified by the position and follow Standard Operating Procedures.
• Complies with all safety practices and procedures and reports all unsafe activities.
• Maintain clean and safe work area and report all hazards to Group Lead/Team Leader.
• Monitor machine controls and adjust as needed.
• Ability to develop SOP’s and standard work Instructions.
• Read, interpret, and prepare quality data reports.
• Experience with PLC's and able to make recommendations based on findings.
• Adjust and train measurement equipment as needed.
• Perform quality control tests and operating QC equipment throughout the production process.
• Participates in initiative-taking team efforts to achieve department and company goals.
• Support of “In-Process” Quality Control for Production as needed.
• Continuous Improvement and resolution activities.
• Perform other duties assigned and assignments as directed.
• Capable of training others to carry out requirements of this position.

• A bachelor's degree in a related field and 3 years of directly transferable work experience, or an associate degree and 5 years of directly transferable work experience, or an equitable combination of education and experience as required to successfully perform the indicated tasks.
• 3 to 5 years within a quality inspection, product validation, sorting or other experience directly related to performing the essential duties of the position.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 requirements.
• Knowledge of calibration systems, testing equipment or similar.
• Automotive, Food, or Rubber manufacturing experience.
• Experience with technical measurements and machines required.
• Analytical and technical skills with focus on data analysis and decision support tools

Competencies

• Strong attention to detail is mandatory.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to work as a team as well as independently.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to adapt to ongoing change.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequent talking, hearing, and seeing.
• Able to climb multiple flights of stairs a day.
• Occasional use of a hoist to move materials.
• Safely working with job related sharp objects.
• Working with hot and cold surfaces
• Using push/pull forces.
• Basic computer skills- typing, looking at screen.
• Regular standing, walking, sitting and reaching; must be able to stand up to 10 hours a day.
• Regular stooping, kneeling, crouching, occasional climbing, typically on a stepladder or stairs

Work Environment

• Well-lit, production setting with adequate ventilation
• The majority of the work is performed in a manufacturing environment with moderate noise level.
• Requires personal protective equipment: Safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Company is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive team in which members of all backgrounds can contribute and thrive. In compliance with state and federal law, the Company does not discriminate in employment or administration of its programs and policies on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service. Our policy reflects and affirms the Company’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all unlawful discriminatory practices.

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