Principal Quality Engineer I Job

Experience Required

8 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

This role is responsible for providing technical leadership in product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives across fluorochemical product lines within the Fluorochemicals business, including Forane, PCA, and Cigalon. The role oversees quality systems, nonconformance investigations, product testing optimization, and riskmitigation activities across manufacturing and logistics operations in the Americas Region. The position requires strong crossfunctional collaboration with production, laboratory, supply chain, and commercial teams to ensure product integrity, operational reliability, and adherence to industry and regulatory standards.

This position is based in Calvert City, KY, with hybrid flexibility and regular onsite presence. Occasional travel may be required, approximately up to 10%.

Responsibilities

Forane Quality & Customer Support

Lead nonconformance investigations and coordinate corrective and preventive actions across production, laboratory, and supply chain teams.

Lead customer complaint investigations and support internal and external quality audits.

Develop, streamline, and oversee Quality Management System (QMS) procedures, including management of SharePoint EDMS.

Provide guidance on product testing optimization and support specialty or highpurity production campaigns.

Oversee quality testing optimization and support highpurity or specialty production campaigns as needed.

E-Grade - Support and Interface with customers, Supply Chain, and projects

Be an interface between business and plant understanding Plant capabilities and new product and customer requirements

Complete Customer surveys and inquiries as required

PCA Support

Serve as the primary liaison between laboratory, production, and operations for PCArelated processes and quality activities.

Provide technical support for MARPOL marine vessel operations, including vessel cleaning and process improvements.

Develop and maintain ISO documentation for PCA and related supply chain processes.

Oversee PCA equipment programs, including maintenance, corrosion monitoring, sampling procedures, and quality testing optimization.

Cigalon and Maritime Logistics Support

Provide operational and technical support for maritime transfers, including barges, isotanks, and bulk storage equipment.

Ensure equipment readiness and compliance with applicable quality and safety requirements.

Support quality testing requirements for loading operations and assist with ISOrelated logistics projects.

Fluorochemicals Support & Emergency Response

Provide backup emergency response support for PCA and BF, in coordination with HES teams.

Assist with BF driver training and maintain related safety and compliance documentation.

Review and approve technical artwork, labeling, and branding updates for fluorochemical products.

Support tolling partner coordination and equipment inspections, including MEGC assets.

Supply Chain Interface & Capital Project Support

Collaborate with supply chain teams to support import processes, production planning, and material flow for fluorochemical products.

Coordinate equipment readiness, storage requirements, product specifications, and transloading activities.

Provide subjectmatterexpert support for capital projects involving packaging, logistics infrastructure, and Foranerelated site initiatives.

Collaborate with Tolling team and be a liaison between the plant and business / tolling teams

Lead Supplier Complaint and raw material investigation process

Attend weekly and monthly meetings - collaborate in S&OP process

Qualifications

Minimum 8 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, quality engineering, or supply chain engineering.

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related technical field required; Master's Degree preferred.

ISO 9001 and Six Sigma certifications preferred

Competencies

Strong technical expertise in chemical manufacturing, fluorochemical processes, and quality systems.

Advanced analytical and problemsolving skills; ability to interpret SPC data and identify trends.

Proficiency in leading root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions.

Experience managing QMS procedures, ISO documentation, and electronic document systems.

Strong communication and collaboration skills for engagement with production, laboratory, supply chain, and customer teams.

Commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and emergency response readiness.

Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

1434909433A1