Quality Process Engineer (Engineering)
We are Doe Run - producing metals and recycling batteries for a clean energy future.
Based in St. Louis, Missouri, The Doe Run Company is a privately held natural resources company and one of the largest lead producers in the Western Hemisphere. Dedicated to environmentally responsible mineral and metal production, Doe Run has facilities in Missouri, Washington, and Arizona and operates one of the world's largest, single-site lead recycling facilities, located in Boss, MO. Using innovative mining techniques, Doe Run skillfully taps one of the largest lead deposits in the world. As stewards of the mineral resources in our care, we strive to provide premium services and products to people who share our belief in enhancing the quality of life. You may view our sustainability report located at http://sustainability.doerun.com/.
We Offer:
- Competitive base pay plus opportunities for bonus pay.
- Benefits that start day one, including insurance, paid time off, and discount programs.
- Career growth opportunities plus training and education assistance.
The Doe Run Company is seeking a Quality Process Engineer to drive ISO-compliant quality management systems with a focus on environmental, health, operations, safety, and quality. . This position is located in the heart of Mark Twain National Forest at our Resource Recycling Division in Boss, Missouri.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage the quality system to ensure products are manufactured within specification.
- Develop standard work practices from process limits and corrective actions, and ensure operators and supervisors are engaged and trained in running plant processes as they relate to quality.
- Effectively address and resolve customer complaints and issues through corrective and preventative actions.
- Identify, develop, and implement continuous improvement projects and contribute to developing necessary operations and maintenance procedures.
- Manage site ISO program to current standards and ensure certification standards and documentation are maintained.
- Manage the site document control process.
- Conduct monthly quality meetings.
- Perform regular quality audits.
- Analyze statistical data and material laboratory test results to evaluate process operation and develop process improvements that would improve the quality and quantity of the company's product.
- Work closely with plant operators, coordinators, and contractors to develop a scope of work for projects and assist with commissioning and training.
- Apply safety and good environmental practices on the floor. Includes maintaining the cleanliness of work areas.
- Complete tasks in a safe and environmentally compliant manner by following EHS (environmental, health, and safety) policies, procedures, and best practices; support and assist peers in working in a safe, compliant manner; report unsafe acts or conditions, incidents, and deviations; and provide feedback to support continuous improvement in EHS performance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience:
- Minimum 2-year degree in related field.
- Bachelor's of Science or Engineering strongly preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in managing quality systems.
- If no degree, minimum 10 years managing relevant quality systems.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, Adaptive, I-Series, PeopleSoft, and Ultimate.
- Proficiency of quality management systems and ISO requirements
- Knowledge of lean principles.
- Knowledge and practice of general chemistry.
Work Environment, Physical & Lifting Requirements:
- Assorted hand and powered tools.
- Regularly required to work in outdoor weather conditions, wear PPE, including but not limited to a respirator, eye protection, hearing protection, and foot protection. Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. Frequently required to work in extreme heat (non-weather); Occasionally required to work in confined spaces, wet, humid conditions (non-weather), vibration, working at heights of 4' or more with fall protection. Occasionally exposed to loud noise.
- Regularly required to sit, stand,walk for extended periods of time, talk, and hear; Occasionally required to use repetitive motion, push, stoop, kneel, climb, balance and reach with hands/arms. Requires clarity of vision, three-dimensional vision, the ability to judge distance and spatial relationships, precise hand-eye coordination, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
- Occasionally required to lift up to 15 pounds.
Doe Run is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
Experience
Required- 10 year(s): If no degree, 10 years managing relevant quality systems
- 3 year(s): Experience in managing quality systems
Education
Required- Associates or better
- Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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