Quality Engineer

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Penbryn, NJ, USA
In-Office
87K-120K Annually
Senior level
Industrial
The Role
Drive product quality and process improvement in a high-volume manufacturing environment by investigating non-conformances, performing data-driven analysis, leading root-cause/corrective actions, maintaining QMS aligned to ISO standards, auditing, SAP master data maintenance, and collaborating cross-functionally to reduce variation and enhance customer satisfaction.
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Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Pay Range

$87,000.00-$119,600.00 Annual

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.   Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus. 

The Quality Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring product quality, process integrity, and continuous improvement within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining quality documentation, performing data-driven analysis, and supporting cross-functional teams to drive compliance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The role enables informed decision-making by delivering actionable insights aligned with business and quality objectives.

Your Day to Day:

Quality Analysis & Continuous Improvement

  • Proactively investigate non-conformances and identify opportunities to improve product quality, leveraging a strong understanding of customer CTQs (Critical to Quality characteristics) and manufacturing process capability
  • Analyze key product quality data to evaluate compliance with specifications, monitor trends, and identify potential risks before they impact customers
  • Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving, mistake-proofing, and operational excellence tools to reduce variation and enhance performance

Quality Systems & Compliance

  • Support and maintain an effective Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards
  • Champion QMS processes to ensure compliance with internal standards and external certification requirements
  • Maintain and update quality documentation, ensuring proper control, accessibility, and distribution

Root Cause & Corrective Action

  • Lead root cause investigations for customer claims and internal issues, ensuring corrective actions are identified, documented, implemented, and communicated effectively
  • Partner cross-functionally to ensure resolution of quality issues and prevent recurrence

Data Management & Reporting

  • Generate and distribute quality reports, providing clear insights into customer complaints, performance metrics, and operational trends
  • Develop and maintain SAP master data, including inspection plans and product specifications, ensuring alignment with approved standards
  • Identify and implement automation opportunities to streamline reporting and improve efficiency

Auditing & Compliance Oversight

  • Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with inspection plans, product specifications, and supplier requirements
  • Support plant and supplier compliance initiatives through data validation and process audits

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Facilitate communication and resolution between plants and customer service teams when discrepancies arise
  • Collaborate with operations, technical services, sales, marketing, and IT to support quality initiatives and business objectives

What You Bring to the Team:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of 5 years of quality experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
  • Strong data analytics and interpretation abilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Minitab (Solid)
  • Solid ability to multi-task and effectively manage competing priorities
  • Solid research skills including understanding of technical information, statistical interpretation, and the ability to translate and communicate such information to others
  • Familiarity with quality-related functions, quality systems, and auditing practices
  • Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across diverse functional teams
  • Solid problem-solving capabilities
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Experience in SAP preferred
  • Experience with ISO9001:2008 preferred
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment
  • Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally

Work Environment & Travel

  • Minimal travel required (0–10 days per year)
  • Primary work environment includes office and manufacturing settings
  • Exposure to manufacturing conditions such as temperature variations, noise, moving equipment, dust, fumes, and physical activity (e.g., walking, climbing)

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Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company’s succession planning process. Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years quality experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
  • Proficiency in Minitab for statistical analysis
  • Familiarity with quality-related functions, quality systems, and auditing practices
  • Strong data analytics and interpretation abilities
  • Experience leading root cause investigations and corrective actions
  • Ability to develop and maintain SAP master data and inspection plans
  • Experience with ISO9001:2008
  • Strong collaboration, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and within a team; interface at all organizational levels

Johns Manville Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Johns Manville and has not been reviewed or approved by Johns Manville.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is considered competitive for local markets and is often viewed as a relative strength compared with other aspects of the experience. Earnings potential in certain hourly and skilled roles is supported by overtime opportunities.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is broad, including medical, dental, vision, low‑cost telemedicine, EAP, and wellness resources. Insurance quality stands out within the overall package.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with a company match is emphasized, and some hourly groups participate in a defined‑benefit pension, strengthening long‑term financial support. Together, these elements enhance the long‑term value of the package.

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The Company
HQ: Denver, CO
2,879 Employees

What We Do

At Johns Manville, we build on decades of experience to manufacture commercial roofing, premium-quality insulation and a variety of engineered products for our customers. We are proud to be part of Berkshire Hathaway, one of the most respected companies in the world. Our values of People, Passion, Perform and Protect drive the way we work as we strive to deliver positive and powerful JM Experiences to our employees and to our customers. Our company is based in Denver, CO, where you will also find our global research and development facilities. With over 8,000 employees and 44 manufacturing and sales locations across North America and Europe, we serve customers in over 80 countries. Our employees are united across business functions and work globally with other JM employees. We encourage you to explore what JM has to offer employees. It’s not just a job when you join JM; you join a JM family with unquestionable integrity and stability. We are PEOPLE champions! Our PASSION is in going the extra mile! We PERFORM at a superior level! And we PROTECT today to ensure tomorrow. Check out our current positions today, connect with a JM recruiter, follow us on LinkedIn, (@JohnsManville on Twitter and Facebook) and learn why we love working at JM!

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