Nordson Packaging, a global leader in Packaging, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

Summary of the role

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

Job Summary

The Product Quality Engineer drives continual improvement in product quality for Nordson. They serve as the primary engineering contact for our global field and sales teams. They are responsible for maintaining communication between the field, manufacturing, and product development engineering relative to customer concerns and quality issues. The PQE owns the Corrective Action Request process and ensures a data driven approach is executed to yield qualified corrective actions. This position interfaces with sales, purchasing, factory assembly and planning teams, machine shop, external vendors, and other engineering organizations within Nordson.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform initial troubleshooting and fault analysis of reported equipment failures with focus on electrical issues.
• Analyze failure data and identify failure patterns that may point to supplier, manufacturing, or product design issues.
• Ensure timely communication with requestors, manufacturing leads, and development engineering.
• Maintain C.A.R. database.
• Manage quality projects; problem definition, establishment of teams, perform RCA activities and drive to corrective actions.
• Complete 8D forms as required for customer communication.
• Participate in and drive internal projects to set the stage for quality assurance within our manufacturing processes.

Education and Experience Requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in relevant technical field.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at any level.
• Solid knowledge of digital and analog circuit design fundamentals, and embedded system design.
• Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Self-starter who works well independently but collaborates effectively as well.
• Ability to understand and communicate engineered drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Familiar with office software, ERP software experience, SAP is preferred.
• Familiar with Lean Six Sigma tools; greenbelt or higher preferred.
• Willingness to travel to remote plant location as needed for support.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Required

None

Minimal

Estimated 5-15%

Interested?

If you are interested in being a part of a team and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV.

About Nordson Packaging

Nordson Packaging is the leader in precision dispensing, fluid management, and related technologies. We serve the Packaging end market to improve production efficiency and product quality for a variety of packaging manufacturing processes. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson Packaging is a global team that works to create technology that helps efficiently apply adhesives to meet both form and function for a wide variety of packaging applications like tankless technology, self-diagnostic and intuitive touch-screen controls, auto-fill technology, clean-cutoff and self-cleaning applicators, and pattern generation controls. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson Packaging. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.