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CAREER OPPORTUNITY: QUALITY ENGINEER
Purpose
Join the MQIS QRO Support Team, a group of talented quality engineering professionals with broad accountabilities critical to the deployment, usage, and productivity of General Mills' Manufacturing and Quality Information System (MQIS).
About MQIS
MQIS is a proprietary, General Mills developed suite of computer applications based on Oracle and .NET technologies. MQIS is used to store and report data pertaining to product quality and manufacturing proficiency within General Mills. MQIS applications are designed to help collect, compile, and present information to be used to enhance productivity and improve product quality at GMI plants.
Relationships
This position reports directly to the US Team Manager.
Due to travel and wide interactions worldwide, this person has the opportunity to grow into a Team Leader in due course.
Hours of Operation will be flexible to meet project needs (travel requirements and interactions with U.S. and International plant locations); however, normal hours will overlap with the U.S. and IDC MQIS Staff.
In performing these accountabilities, the incumbent must develop and maintain effective working relationships with GMI employees (U.S. and International) and key contract locations in the U.S.
Accountabilities
The successful candidate will contribute to the MQIS (Manufacturing and Quality Information System)team by completing the following responsibilities. The responsibilities will grow in the areas listed below - first learn and support then greater accountability once competency in a subject matter is reached.
Learning existing MQIS functionalities and technologies
Performing International MQIS startups and adding functionalities to existing MQIS locations (onsite and remote support).
Ability to travel internationally. Potential travel locations include, but not limited to Europe, SouthAmerica, China, & Australia
Planning and completing International wellness visits
Serving as a first troubleshooting point of contact for International
Completing basic troubleshooting for International & U.S. MQIS Users as appropriate
Creating and updating documentation for International &U.S. MQIS Users as appropriate
Training and supporting International MQIS users
Serving as a liaison for MQIS International needs with U.S. MQIS team
Assisting the U.S. MQIS QRO team to ensure accurate information is included in PLM product specifications
Gathering data for quality engineering projects
Skills/Competencies
Excellent verbal / written communicator
Superior training and coaching skills
Strong quality engineering, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
Able to rapidly learn new skills / technologies
Able to work remotely within a team across different countries and time zones
Able to prioritize work
Self-motivated and able to focus on day-to-day tasks
Results-oriented
Willingness to work across different countries, cultures, and language backgrounds
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Food Engineering/Food Technology, Chemical Engineer, or Industrial Engineering
6 years experience required, 8-10 years preferred?
Ability to travel 35 - 50%, including international travel
International travel experience preferred
Previous manufacturing experience comparable to a Manufacturing Quality Control/Assurance, Sensory Engineer, Raw Material Specialist, or Quality Product Manager
Food / consumer products background preferred
Working knowledge of statistics and quality engineering principles
Knowledge / understanding of database structures
Excel data analysis skills
Unix & PL/SQL skills preferred