Quality Engineer

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future!

MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions operates as a business unit of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI). Element Solutions Inc is a leading specialty chemicals company whose businesses supply a broad range of solutions that enhance the products people use every day.

MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions is a global supplier of industrial metal and plastic finishing chemistries. We primarily design and manufacture chemical systems that protect and decorate surfaces. Our high-performance functional coatings improve resistance to wear and tear, such as hard chrome plating of shock absorbers for cars or provide corrosion resistance for appliance parts. Our decorative performance coatings apply finishes for parts in various end markets such as automotive interiors or jewelry surfaces. As part of our broader sustainable solutions platform, we also provide both chemistry and equipment for turnkey wastewater treatment and recycle and reuse solutions. Our industrial customer base is highly diverse and includes customers in the following end markets: appliances and electronics equipment; automotive parts; industrial parts; plumbing goods; construction equipment and transportation equipment.

We strive to embody the five “Elements of our Culture,” our “5Cs”: Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a Quality Engineer to join our team based in Neyron (near Lyon, France). In this role, you will be responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining quality management systems, ensuring compliance with company standards and customer requirements.

What will you be doing?

• Drive quality improvements by applying relevant statistical methods and establishing confidence levels.
• Develop sampling plans and conduct experiments using full and fractional factorial techniques.
• Create inspection and work instructions, prepare inspection reports, and coordinate internal audits.
• Manage customer complaints using C-Pro quality reporting software and 8D methodology, ensuring effective communication with customer-facing teams.
• Analyze data, prepare detailed reports, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and best practices, including ASQ certification.
• Collaborate with the team to solve problems and ensure product compliance with quality standards.
• Identify gaps in assigned business processes and propose actionable improvement measures.
• Collaborate with process owners to understand root causes of issues and deviations from standard processes.
• Proactively gather feedback from team members and internal/external customers to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Who are You?

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Over 3+ years of same role experience required
• Advanced Excel skills
• ASPP role in large, listed, multinational company is desirable.
• Knowledge of RIR Prevention regulations (Major Accident Risk according to the Seveso law) is preferred, as he/she will actively contribute to the management, implementation, updating of Management Systems
• Knowledge of Environmental regulations (Legislative Decree 152/06) and the ISO 14001 standard is preferred.

What competencies will you need?

• Strong team-building skills and the proven ability to work with a diverse group of people
• Relational skills to undertake and manage projects working in multi-functional Teams (Quality, Production, Process, Maintenance) in a rapidly expanding Chemical Site
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• French native speaker
• Appetite for delivering continuous improvement
• Able to establish personal credibility at all levels building effective relationships
• Eager to learn and embraces change

We are we Offering...

As part of our team here, as well as receiving a competitive base salary, you will also participate in a generous performance related bonus scheme. In addition, you will receive a laptop computer, a mobile phone

At Element Solutions Inc, you will be part a highly collaborative culture that promotes continuous improvement through cross-functional partnerships to achieve our mission. We do this through a strong and unified culture and transparent management which has empowered us to create high performing global teams that achieve superior solutions for our customers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #LI-AV1