Quality Engineer

For over 75 years, BIC has been creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that are a part of every heart and home.

As a member of our team, you'll be a part of reigniting a beloved brand as we continue to reimagine everyday essentials in new, sustainable and responsible ways.

Our "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" approach to work creates an environment where self-starters, problem solvers and innovative thinkers thrive. BIC team members are empowered to take ownership of their careers and bring their unique perspectives to the table to make a meaningful impact on our mission.

It's a colorful world - make your mark by joining the BIC team today.

As Quality Engineer you will control & assure the quality of finished products, through the different process steps (Including Molding, & Assembly, Packaging & Storage), focusing on consumer & customer satisfaction, continuous improvement & operational optimization. You will also be responsible for the following activities:

• Responsible for safety, quality health and environmental protection, in accordance to Saltillo´s Plant Integral Policy.
• Stablishes and communicates the necessary strategies and KPI´s to comply with the business objectives and customer satisfaction. Implements systems that promote continuous improvement and a strong culture towards Quality.
• Designs, develops & implements robust quality processes and systems to assure compliance with quality standards, regulations & customer requirements,
• Utilizes statistical analysis and data- driven methods to monitor and evaluate process performance, identifying trends, and proactively addresses potential quality concerns.
• Leading the Quality Inspectors team, providing technical & personal support.
• Demonstrate technical abilities to assure Quality throughout the processes & personal abilities to manage people, as well as internal and external customers.
• Coordinate with the Plant Team, actions plans to reduce or eliminate non-conformities that can lead to risk the product quality.
• Take timely decisions regarding non-conforming product, materials, shipments, urgent materials.
• Coordinate efforts between areas, to inspect products, or in case re work is needed.
• Determines, implements & maintains Quality Controls on the different processes, to continuously improve its performance, developing Quality Control Plans.
• Leads problem -solving initiatives and drives successful outcomes in a fast – paced, dynamic environment.
• Leads & supports new product, machine, & process validation activities, including developing protocols, conducting / leading testing, analyzing results & implementing improvements.
• Conducts thorough risk assessments to identify potential quality risks and develops risk mitigation strategies.   

Qualification required:

• Engineering Degree (Chemical or similar).
• Expertise as a Quality Process Engineer or in a similar role within a manufacturing or production environment.
• English Advanced/Fluent
• Excellent problem- solving skills and ability to apply structured approaches to root cause analysis and solution development.
• Desirable: High proven expertise in plastic injection processes.
• Desirable: Proficiency in statistical analysis software (Minitab)
• Strong project management skills.
• Familiarity with Quality standards & processes. (ISO 9001)
• Continuous learning mindset.

Core Competences: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas in a clear & concise manner, leadership & management skills, results oriented, proactive, analytical, dedicated, organized, negotiation.

BIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

BIC is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email, or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means