Engineer, Quality

Wabash•Fond du Lac, WI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer has experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably within the transportation industry. The Quality Engineer will provide expert guidance on product and process design as they relate to compliance within the quality system. The ideal candidate would have working knowledge of quality planning activities such as PFMEA, Error/Mistake proofing, Control Plans, Gage R&R, and Process Capability. Additional experience with ISO 9001, problem solving tools/methodologies, auditing, calibration, and inspection processes is preferred. The individual should have a mindset of critical thinking, continual improvement, change management, and quality built-in to processes. Effective communication and leadership qualities are critical because the role interacts with many levels of the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or other relevant discipline
3 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment is required
Experience with ISO 9001
Experience with SPC, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans
Problem Solving Skills/Tools
Proficient computer skills & analytical tools (Office, PowerBI)
Continually seeks personal and professional development
Seeks creative solutions to problems
Resolves conflicts in a constructive way
Makes effective decisions/exercises good judgment
Takes responsibility and keeps commitments
Achieves measurable results in process and product quality
Is cost conscious and multiplies efforts by working through others
Collaborates with peers, subordinates, and supervisors

Nice To Haves

2 years supervisor experience is preferred
ASQ certification is a plus
Accredited Green Belt is a plus

Responsibilities

Identifies, analyzes, and implements key quality systems in manufacturing that improve or stabilize product quality
Leads efforts for Quality deliverables (APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process & System Maps) and other informational methods
Adjusts and makes corrections to existing quality systems or processes
Communicates effectively with and builds good relationships with cross-functional business unit and other department personnel
Gathers internal and external feedback
Solves problems and facilitates problem solving and process improvement efforts with others
Applies critical and statistical thinking to solve problems
Conducts effective training and meetings
Performs effective project management
Employs common tools, methods, and principles
Produces professional reports, presentations, audits, statistical summaries and systems
Plans and executes containment activities as needed
Leads/Manages team of QA Technicians
Communicates organizational vision and values to QA team
Builds teamwork within QA and between other departments and levels
Other duties as assigned