Manufacturing Quality Engineer

JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business.

Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation.

Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation.

As our Manufacturing Quality Engineer you will report to the Manager of engineering and quality.

You will be aligned to the Poultry Division and located in Gainesville, GA.

This is an Onsite, salaried role.

·         Communicating and explaining the quality system both inside and outside the organization (i.e. to suppliers)

·         Initiating and organizing the implementation of actions after abnormalities have occurred so that (similar) abnormalities can be prevented

·         Motivating, encouraging, coaching, and influencing new behavioral patterns both within the internal organization and at suppliers

Operations responsibilities:

·         Adhere and ensure conformance to all Internal Quality procedures

·         Identifying, handling, and coordinating containment actions after articles have been produced either internally or externally that do not comply with the specifications

·         Drawing up and analyzing investigation and control results and the distribution of reports

·         Formulating measurement plans and 3D measurement programs

·         Suspending production and freezing stock if abnormalities are discovered

·         Verifying faults and abnormalities and determining the level of non-conformity

·         Carrying out incoming inspections, stock inspections, process inspections, and end product inspections

·         Verifying faults and abnormalities and determining the level of non-conformity

·         Carrying out tests and measurements: Carrying out incoming inspections, stock inspections, process inspections, and end-product inspections

·         Ensure calibration equipment standards are maintained

·         Following international quality ISO 9001 -2015 Standard

·         Production reporting

·         Monitor and carry out Marel standard procedures when supplier discrepancies are identified

Continuous Improvement

·         Provide support as required in the improvement of quality-related processes

·         Participation in internal and external quality consultation meetings and improvement projects

·         Demonstrate continuous performance of duties according to Marel HSE standards and policies

·         Assist in root cause analysis, process mapping, etc. to make incremental changes to process and procedures

Requirements:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelors degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in QA as an auditor, technician, or engineer responsible for maintaining quality standards with manufacturing
• Manufacturing experience working on the plant floor and with operations teams to correct issues
• Work with vendors and customers to improve process and quality control
• Must understand fit, form and function and stack tolerances of manufactured equipment
• Knowledge and experience of operation measuring tools and equipment
• Knowledge of Lean methodology, root cause, and/or Six Sigma experience
• Understand and engage in 5S methodology
• Must have geometric dimension and tolerancing knowledge
•  Must be able to read technical drawings

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We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community.

We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.

We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth!

Benefits: JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.

Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT Marel, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBT Marel at 844-286-4524.

JBT Marel uses technology‑assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support the review of applications. 

These tools help our recruiting teams identify skills and experience relevant to the role based on job‑related criteria. 

All applications are reviewed by people, and AI is not used to make hiring decisions independently. We are committed to fair, consistent, and inclusive hiring practices globally.