Design Quality Engineer III

S&C Electric Company•Chicago, IL

3h•$106,073 - $140,550•Onsite

About The Position

The Design Quality Engineer III serves as an experienced contributor in driving the integration of quality principles into design projects. This role involves managing quality activities within project teams, implementing quality methodologies, and coordinating efforts to ensure products meet performance and reliability goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a similar technical field.
5-7 years of progressive experience in quality engineering focusing on design quality within the electrical industry or a related industry.
High level of proficiency in APQP methodologies and their application in design.
Sound knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and tolerance stack-up analysis.
Hands-on experience with statistical analysis tools used for quality analysis.
Rounded understanding of design validation frameworks, including Design Verification and Validation (DVV).
Knowledge of product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.
Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the quality function.
Good project management skills, able to successfully lead small project teams through challenges.
Sound organizational and multitasking skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced working environment.
Sound attention to detail with an analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills.
Good interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviors, and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience.
Good communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation). Able to liaise with key stakeholders outside the quality function in technical and non-technical roles.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc), including excellent Excel skills and experience using Power BI.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering or a similar technical field.
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Certification from ASQ

Responsibilities

Lead the application of quality tools such as FMEA, control plans, and APQP in product design projects to address potential risks and ensure compliance.
Work with engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to align quality objectives across the product lifecycle.
Identify and analyze the cost of poor quality within assigned design projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams on a smaller scope to address defect trends, implement preventative measures, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that reduce COPQ.
Define, document, and apply critical-to-quality (CTQ) features within assigned projects, working collaboratively with production and supply chain teams to implement control mechanisms that maintain CTQ standards on a smaller scale.
Review and interpret quality data to identify trends and provide actionable feedback to design teams.
Identify opportunities for process improvements within design workflows and lead initiatives to implement changes.
Provide quality support for product engineering teams, working closely with product engineering and product teams to address quality-related issues and drive continuous improvements. Support the resolution of complex quality issues, utilizing advanced problem-solving tools to identify root causes and implement effective preventative measures.
Utilize quality feedback and metrics to identify opportunities for design and process improvements, driving data-driven decision-making across the company.
Support other quality engineers in their work, setting standards and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the quality engineering team.
Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies, incorporating relevant advancements into the company’s approach to quality engineering.
Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
Other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive complete benefits package
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and Employee Stock ownership plan (KSOP)
Tuition Reimbursement, Fitness reimbursement, Paid leaves
Dependent care FSA, Basic Life, Transit benefit
Annual bonus for individual and company performance
Paid vacation and 15 paid holidays, including shutdown in summer and winter
Referral Bonus program
PPE provided.
Career Advancement and Development Opportunities
Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).