Quality/CI Engineer

Company Overview Why Choose Us? Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs. Our Sustainability Commitment The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives. Job Description Duties & Responsibilities Lead and execute quality audits across the supply chain to ensure compliance with company standards, food safety requirements, legal regulations, and customer specifications. Partner with customers, clients, and internal stakeholders to identify product issues and implement effective resolutions. Prepare for and lead all third‑party food safety audits, ensuring readiness and full compliance. Obtain and maintain HACCP certification (required if not already certified). Conduct or assist with root‑cause, performance, and failure analyses on defective materials or products; recommend and implement corrective actions. Provide quality engineering support for in‑process and final acceptance activities. Plan, manage, and execute capital projects through successful completion. Offer technical and administrative guidance to both direct and indirect team members. Develop and maintain systems for tracking projects, reporting results, and measuring the effectiveness of quality initiatives. Draft, update, and maintain product assurance policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure standards and specifications are met. Recommend and implement improvements to quality standards, repair processes, process controls, and inspection methods. Analyze, review, and approve manufacturing engineering policies, documentation, and operations. Lead strategies to enhance product quality, process capability, and customization. Direct data collection, analysis, and research to support continuous improvement and quality programs. Provide operational technical support for injection‑molding processes and resolve manufacturing challenges. Lead process‑improvement initiatives focused on reducing scrap and improving efficiency. Develop and implement OEE and Quality improvement plans in partnership with plant operations teams; act as a central conduit for data and communication related to productivity and quality initiatives. Perform additional duties as assigned. Requirements Bachelor's degree in a Business or Technical discipline preferred. 5-7 years of experience in quality management or process engineering within a manufacturing environment. ASQ certification (Quality Engineer, Quality Professional, or Statistical Applications) strongly preferred. Experience with BRC, GFSI, or AIB certifications and audits required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with statistical software and familiarity with programming concepts. Strong foundation in statistical methods, process‑improvement tools, and analytical techniques. Knowledge of manufacturing laboratory practices and testing procedures. Commitment to ongoing professional development, including at least one seminar or course every two years. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including off‑shift support and some weekends as needed. Preferred Skills Self‑starter with the ability to navigate ambiguity, manage conflict, and drive outcomes in complex business environments. Strong verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels. Commitment to staying current with emerging technologies, tools, and industry best practices. Company Benefits What You'll Get From Us Benefits With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work. Community Engagement At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work. Training and Development We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization. Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com. Formerly Pactiv Evergreen