Job Description

Supplier Quality Engineer 

Hybrid- Gurnee, Illinois 

Who We Are: 

PurposeBuilt Brands, rooted in a legacy dating back to Weiman, stands as a pioneer in crafting top-tier products for specialty surfaces. Our beloved brands, including Weiman, Goo Gone, Green Gobbler, Biokleen, Gonzo, Magic, Wright’s, Stone Care International, Urnex, Five Star, and Micro-Scientific, are preferred choices among consumers and seasoned professionals alike.

At PBB, we seek to hire employees who bring a level of engagement, drive, and performance that pushes business forward. We work together and are motivated by positive results, while continuously thriving in a scrappy environment. We believe our greatest assets are the talented and passionate employees who are motivated by our purposeful work. Our company may be 60 years old, but the real growth is just getting started.

The Role:

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for overseeing quality control of all outsourced finished products from PurposeBuilt Brands contract manufacturers. This position interacts with research and development team, procurement, sales, and logistics as part of the broader quality team.      

What You Will Do:.

• Maintain detailed reports related to contract manufacturers quality performance 
• Provide technical guidance and advice to suppliers and decision-maker
• Communicate between contract manufacturers and senior management to identify issues in contract manufactured quality and provide guidance and lead process enhancements and improvements projects
• Function as part of a supplier assessment team performing on-site inspections of quality system audits at suppliers and evaluate partner suitability and to drive process standardization, waste elimination and continuous improvement.
• Perform on-site and internal supplier development activities and continuous improvement initiatives with key partners
• Facilitate problem solving and root cause analysis to eliminate recurrence of non-conformance
• Help establish, monitor, and improve key performance indicators at contract manufacturers
• Work to resolve contract manufacturing technical issues in a timely manner to ensure continuity of supply
• Performs Document Control processes to ensure all Procedures are properly documented, updated as needed and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate chemical and microbial testing of finished products
• Prepare data for quarterly supplier reviews
• Lead Supplier Corrective Action Requests (CAPA)
• Work with contract manufacturers and internal teams to resolve quality issues 
• Participate in pilot and/or first product runs performed by contract manufacturers

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

What You Will Bring:

• BS/BA in related discipline, or advanced degree, preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification may be required in some areas.
• Typically, 3-5 years of experience in a Quality role
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and/or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Six Sigma Green or Black belt is a plus
• Knowledge of applicable Quality System requirements (GMP and ISO 9001) is strongly desired
• Ability to manage multiple projects/activities; results driven
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Benefits:

PBB offers a wide range of benefits because we understand no two employees are the same. We want our employees to feel empowered to set their day up for success, whether that's in the office or remote.

What We Offer:

Flexible work options (fully remote, hybrid, onsite)

Generous paid time off

Competitive salaries and bonus incentives

401K company match

Competitive medical, dental, & vision insurance

Pet insurance

Annual fitness stipend

Unmatched employee discount on all products

Summer Hours

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