Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.
Job Summary
The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing and quality background, is self-motivated, strategic
and team focused. This is an exciting and unique role, where the candidate will take ownership of
quality systems, compliance, and data analysis for revolutionary technologies. Proven communication
and team building skills are essential to success. We are looking for a candidate who can be a key
contributor and leader on a talented and diverse team to meet both quality and customer expectations.
Key Characteristics
- Proficient with data analysis, data analysis tools (e.g. JMP), and other software tools (e.g. Salesforce and SAP)
- Ability to prioritize assignments, handle multiple tasks, and innovate continuous improvement in a fast-paced life science industry
- Manufacturing and testing of analytical instruments
- Leadership skills with the ability to lead indirect teams and provide guidance to others
- Ability to drive continuous improvement with minimal direct oversight
- Understanding of manufacturing and new product introduction processes
- Problem solving, attention to detail and emotional intelligence
- Collaboration, team building, and ability to lead change
- Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements for ISO 9001 and Life Science industry
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional quality improvement teams ensuring quality activities and plans are formulated and followed and key quality metrics are met
- Identify and lead application of quality tools (e.g. RCA, FMEA, CAPA) on internal manufacturing processes, customer support processes, supplier processes, and continuous improvement.
- Drive process validation, monitoring and control at critical suppliers and internally using data analysis software tools (e.g. JMP) and conduct Design of Experiments for critical product parameters.
- Present supplier and customer data to various internal and external audiences.
- Facilitate and review quality activities for parts approval, supplier manufacturing processes (control plans, assembly instructions) and confirm process capability.
- Investigate internal or customer product quality problems, determine root cause, gather and analyze data and implement corrective/preventive actions for non-conformance. Author Failure Analysis Reports with Product Management.
- Create critical manufacturing and QC laboratory operating procedures and approve all changes
- Participate as a core team member on new product development and introduction teams.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong data analytical skills
- Strong Quality skills and experience (e.g. continuous improvement, Corrective Action/Preventive Action, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Process Control, etc)
- Ability to present complex data to a variety of audiences for understanding
- Ability to solve complex problems in a timely manner
- In-depth knowledge of analytical instrument manufacturing and testing processes
- Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced product development and manufacturing environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate complex data
- Experience in International Quality Standards, particularly ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485
- Awareness and working knowledge of cGMP standards
- Ability to mentor others.
Education & Experience
Required:
- B.S or M.S. degree in an Engineering discipline, preferably, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bio-Chemical Engineering, Bio-Medical Engineering, or related degree
Preferred:
- Life science knowledge and understanding
- Internal and/or external auditing to ISO 9001 or ISO 13485 standards
At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger
communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder
and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we
also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:
- Compensation - The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $90,000 - $120,000 annually.
- 10% annual incentive plan (AIP)
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
- Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
- AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
This position is expected to stay open until March 30th, 2025. Please submit your application by the above date, to ensure consideration.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this
posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable
law.
****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not
sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****
VWTS does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a
current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and
candidate profiles will be deemed the property of VWTS, and no fee will be due.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.