Environmental & Quality Process Engineer
Position Summary Kruger Products is seeking a results-driven Environmental & Quality Process Engineer to lead quality performance, drive continuous improvement, and support environmental stewardship across our manufacturing operations. This highly visible role serves as a key technical resource for quality systems, product performance, process optimization, and environmental compliance. Partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, Product Development, and Corporate Quality teams, you will leverage data, drive root cause analysis, reduce waste, improve process capability, and ensure our products consistently meet or exceed customer expectations. In addition, this position serves as the designated backup to the Environmental Manager, supporting regulatory compliance, spill response, environmental reporting, and sustainability initiatives across the site. Reports To: Environmental, Quality & Product Development Manager What You'll Do
Quality Systems & Product Excellence
- Lead execution and continuous improvement of the site's Quality Management System (QMS).
- Monitor product quality from raw materials through finished goods, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and quality standards.
- Analyze quality data and process performance to identify trends, drive corrective actions, and improve process capability.
- Audit testing practices, data accuracy, specification compliance, and quality system adherence across the facility.
- Develop, implement, and track corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring issues and improve performance.
- Act as the site's quality representative during operational reviews, corporate quality meetings, and business performance discussions.
- Manage Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) reporting, analytics, and improvement initiatives.
Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization
- Partner with Paper Mill and Converting Operations to reduce defects, improve product consistency, and drive manufacturing excellence.
- Utilize statistical methods, process capability analysis, and root cause problem-solving tools to improve quality performance.
- Identify opportunities to improve QPI, QEI, waste reduction, yield, and overall operational effectiveness.
- Support customer launches, product qualifications, process trials, and product development initiatives.
- Lead and support cross-functional continuous improvement projects focused on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Quality Operations & Governance
- Manage product hold and disposition processes for finished goods, parent rolls, and other quality-related containment activities.
- Perform and coordinate calibration activities for quality measurement and testing equipment.
- Maintain testing standards, visual standards, quality documentation, and sample retention programs.
- Generate and communicate quality performance metrics, reports, and key performance indicators.
- Lead internal audits and support external audits, including ISO, GMP, FSC, customer, and compliance audits.
- Serve as site document control administrator and maintain quality management documentation systems.
Environmental Leadership & Compliance
- Serve as the designated backup to the Environmental Manager.
- Support environmental compliance programs, reporting requirements, inspections, and permitting activities.
- Participate in environmental incident investigations, spill response activities, and corrective action development.
- Support sustainability initiatives and environmental improvement projects across the facility.
- Ensure compliance with corporate environmental policies, regulatory requirements, and site procedures.
Leadership & Capability Building
- Provide training, coaching, and technical guidance on quality procedures, systems, and testing methodologies.
- Build strong partnerships across Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Product Development, and Corporate teams.
- Provide leadership and decision-making support in the absence of the Environmental, Quality & Product Development Manager.
- Foster a culture of accountability, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and customer focus.
What You'll Bring Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Excellence, or a related role within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting Quality Management Systems and process improvement initiatives preferred.
- Quality certifications such as CQE, CQA, ISO Lead Auditor, Six Sigma Green Belt, or Black Belt are highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong understanding of manufacturing quality systems, process capability analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience applying root cause analysis tools, statistical analysis, and data-driven problem solving.
- Proficiency with quality and manufacturing systems such as SAP, MES, Minitab, JMP, Power BI, or similar platforms.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into actionable improvements.
- Knowledge of ISO, GMP, FSC, customer compliance requirements, and quality auditing principles.
- Understanding of environmental compliance programs and manufacturing regulatory requirements.
- Exceptional communication and influencing skills with the ability to work effectively across all organizational levels.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects, drive change, and achieve results through collaboration.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- High degree of accountability, initiative, and ownership.
Why Join Kruger Products? This is more than a quality role. It's an opportunity to influence product performance, operational excellence, environmental stewardship, and customer satisfaction across an entire manufacturing operation. At Kruger Products, you'll gain exposure to advanced manufacturing processes, quality systems, product development, environmental programs, and continuous improvement initiatives while working alongside experienced leaders across the business. You'll have the opportunity to lead meaningful projects, drive measurable results, and build the technical, leadership, and business skills needed for future growth within Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Manufacturing Leadership. If you're energized by solving complex problems, improving processes, leveraging data, and making a visible impact on business performance, we want to hear from you. Disclaimer The intent of this job description is to provide a representative overview of the responsibilities and requirements associated with this position. Responsibilities may be modified to meet business needs, and employees may be assigned additional duties as required. Kruger Products is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.