Senior Quality Engineer

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Louisville, KY, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Manufacturing
The Role
Leads quality engineering and continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing facility. Investigates customer complaints and quality issues, performs root cause analysis, analyzes process data, develops corrective actions, and maintains quality systems. Partners with manufacturing teams and suppliers to improve process capability and product quality. Ensures compliance with food safety and regulatory standards, conducts audits, and communicates quality findings and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
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Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities!


We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Quality Engineer at our Manufacturing Facility in Louisville, KY.

Responsibilities

The Senior Quality Engineer provides advanced quality engineering leadership to ensure manufacturing operations and suppliers consistently deliver products that meet customer, regulatory, and food safety requirements. Drives continuous improvement through data analysis, root cause problem solving, and the development of robust quality systems that reduce risk and improve operational performance. Partners cross-functionally with manufacturing, suppliers, and quality teams to resolve complex quality issues, strengthen process capability, and support business objectives while exercising significant independence and technical judgment.


You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!


Quality Engineering & Continuous Improvement

  • Leads investigations of customer complaints and quality issues using structured root cause analysis to identify sustainable corrective actions.
  • Drives continuous improvement initiatives that reduce defects, improve process capability, and enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Analyzes quality and process performance data to identify trends, evaluate risks, and recommend data-driven improvements.
  • Develops, implements, and maintains quality systems that support consistent product quality and regulatory compliance.

Manufacturing & Supplier Quality

  • Partners with manufacturing teams to improve product quality, process performance, and operational effectiveness.
  • Supports supplier quality activities including qualification, specification development, performance monitoring, and corrective action implementation.
  • Collaborates across multiple manufacturing facilities to standardize quality practices and share best practices.

Compliance & Food Safety

  • Ensures compliance with applicable food safety, quality, and regulatory standards through effective quality system management.
  • Conducts internal audits, evaluates system effectiveness, and implements corrective actions that strengthen compliance.
  • Escalates potential food safety concerns and supports timely resolution to protect customers and the business.

Business Partnership

  • Provides technical quality expertise to cross-functional teams and influences decisions that improve product and process performance.
  • Communicates quality performance, investigation results, and improvement recommendations to internal stakeholders and customers as appropriate.

You Will Love It Here If… 

  • You listen, learn, and evolve
  • You thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • You put safety first, always
  • You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
  • You believe in treating all people with respect, operating ethically, and growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
  • You are committed to improving our impact on local communities and creating positive experiences 
Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • 4-6 years of progressively responsible experience in quality engineering or a closely related field.

Preferred

  • Advanced degree in a related technical discipline.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Demonstrated knowledge of quality engineering principles, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
  • Knowledge of food safety and quality management systems.
  • Ability to analyze complex data and develop effective corrective actions.
  • Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams and build collaborative working relationships.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and sound technical judgment.

Competencies

  • Action Oriented – Takes timely, decisive action to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
  • Decision Quality – Uses data, analysis, and sound judgment to make effective quality and business decisions.
  • Collaborates – Builds strong partnerships across functions and facilities to achieve shared quality objectives.
  • Drives Results – Delivers measurable improvements in product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational performance.
  • Manages Complexity – Effectively evaluates multiple variables and balances competing priorities to solve complex technical problems.
  • Optimizes Work Processes – Continuously improves systems and processes to increase quality, efficiency, and compliance.

Want to know more? Check out our website or connect with us on LinkedIn! 

Apply today to join a fast-growing innovative company!

Not a good fit but know someone who is? Please refer them! No unsolicited recruiter or agency inquiries, please. RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 4-6 years of progressively responsible experience in quality engineering or a closely related field
  • Advanced degree in a related technical discipline
  • Knowledge of quality engineering principles, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
  • Knowledge of food safety and quality management systems
  • Ability to analyze complex data and develop effective corrective actions
  • Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams and build collaborative working relationships
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and sound technical judgment
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The Company
6,400 Employees
Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

Reynolds Consumer Products is a leading provider of household products designed to simplify everyday life. Its portfolio includes Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil, Reynolds Kitchens parchment paper, plastic wrap, oven bags and slow-cooker liners, alongside Hefty waste bags, slider bags, plates and cups. The company also markets Alcan and Diamond brands in the United States and international markets, serving everyday household needs.

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