QEHS Engineer

Location: Waukegan, IL

About SKF:

SKF has been making the world spin since 1907!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer dedicated to a culture of belonging, where our people flourish in an equitable environment that promotes leadership development and career growth. SKF bearings played an integral role in helping Mars Rover collect rock and regolith samples on the planet's surface.

As an SKF team member, you will join 40,000 colleagues from more than 130 countries developing bearing technology and services that make rotation more reliable and sustainable. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF aims to have net zero
greenhouse gas emissions at all our production facilities by 2030
.

SKF products keep vehicles rolling, power the machines that put food on your table, and even reach into the cosmos as part of the Mars rover mission. Founded in Sweden in 1907, today SKF is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm with annual sales in 2020 of approximately $10 billion.

Summary:

This position will provide leadership and direction for driving system & improvements for SKF Logistics Services. Quality and EHS in the USA and Canada.

We are looking for a Quality & EHS Engineer for our US and CAN operation. This position reports to the QEHS Manager Americas and will be responsible for all facets of quality support to logistics which includes interpretation, execution & adherence to quality processes, procedures and standards.

Drive for Quality and EHS, eager to learn. Motivated to lead SKF colleagues into the QEHS principles.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, support and promote SKF Business Excellence Programs (BE Culture, Six Sigma, Quality Management and GPM2) to insure continuous improvement at all levels throughout the business unit.
  
  
  
• Manages the development of the Business Units Quality, including but not limited to: Management Review, PESTLEE/SWOT, Internal & external audits.
  
  
  
• Management System (ISO 9001:2015) procedures, documentation, records and training in alignment to the SKF Group Business Process and the SKF Logistics Services Qd following the Qb.
  
  
  
• Quality Complaints management, escalation point for DER and owner of DER optimization projects.
  
  
  
• Six Sigma tools used when needed.
  
  
  
• Management and monitor of KPIs throughout US & CAN.
  
  
  
• Managing and facilitating Lean Six Sigma projects in support of business objectives.
  
  
  
• Develops, recommends, maintains and implements a Quality Management System supporting the strategic plan while ensuring compliance to ISO and SKF Logistics Services Qd & Qb
  
  
  
• Provide expertise in Quality Management, process improvement tools and methods to the other functions of the organization to support them in their continuous improvement activities
  
  
  
• Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional project teams for driving process improvements using different available tools
  
  
  
• Cultivate a BE (Business Excellence) culture within SKF Logistics Services USA & CAN create a culture ready for change.
  
  
  
• Provide leadership and direction and establish EHS goals and develop the means to monitor, manage and achieve EHS goals and commitments.
  
  
  
• Provides general direction and monitors third party suppliers (Colinx), assigning and monitoring work.
  
  
  
• Provides training to staff when needed.
  
  
  
• Support to EHS programs for AMER logistics region complying with ISO 45001, 14001, 50001 & Eb/Ed.
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Fluent English required, Spanish is a plus.
  
  
  
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 - 2015 standard
  
  
  
• Knowledge of ISO 45001. ISO 14001 & 50001 is a plus.
  
  
  
• Bachelor's degree in quality assurance / engineering, or another related field is preferred
  
  
  
• Good analytical, problem solving and organization skills- Root cause analysis skill is a given
  
  
  
• Experience with system auditing. Internal auditing experience to the ISO 9001 standard is required
  
  
  
• Strong drive and persistence- full of energy
  
  
  
• Strong oral & written communication skills
  
  
  
• Proficient in reading and interpreting documents such as procedures, instructions, ISO texts, audit reports.
  
  
  
• Competent with MS Office products (Power BI, Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, etc.)
  
  
  
• Understand and perform work in a safe and helpful manner
  
  
  

What You'll Love About SKF:

Rest and Relaxation.
Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration.
SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health.

Diversity in the Workplace.
?At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits.
SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Invest in your Future.
Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.

Reports to: Logistics QEHS Manager Americas

Location: Waukegan, IL

Job ID: 21173

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