Manufacturing Quality Engineer III
About The Position
The Manufacturing Quality Engineer III manages quality-focused projects to improve manufacturing processes and product reliability. The role serves as a liaison between manufacturing and quality teams, advancing performance through data analysis, problem solving, process optimization, and collaboration. The position also supports operations and other quality engineers, helps address complex quality issues, and contributes to continuous improvement and innovation in the quality function. This is an on-site role with hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The estimated annual base salary range is $96,514 to $127,886.88. Individual compensation depends on factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. The role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan, subject to eligibility criteria.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a similar technical field.
- 5–7 years of progressive quality engineering experience focused on manufacturing quality in the electrical industry or a related industry.
- Demonstrated track record of supporting large-scale quality improvement projects.
- Proven ability to solve quality problems and implement effective process improvements.
- Sound knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and tolerance stack-up analysis.
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), including ISO 9001.
- Proficiency in Gage R&R, MSA, SPC, and DOE.
- Experience in process analytics and broad knowledge of quality tools and industry metrics.
- Commitment to fostering continuous improvement and innovation within the quality function.
- Project management skills and ability to lead small project teams through challenges.
- Organizational and multitasking skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
- Attention to detail, an analytical mindset, and problem-solving skills.
- Interpersonal skills to build relationships based on mutual trust and respect, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviors, and foster collaboration among diverse audiences.
- Written, verbal, listening, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to liaise with technical and non-technical stakeholders outside the quality function.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; 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.
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute projects to address manufacturing quality issues and optimize processes.
- Analyze production and quality data to identify trends, develop solutions, and track progress.
- Contribute to major production-quality problem-solving efforts and serve as a knowledge resource for relevant functions.
- Support customer escape containment and resolution by analyzing defects, implementing corrective actions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Support cost-of-poor-quality reduction efforts, including production stop and stop-ship events, root cause analysis, and corrective measures.
- Review prints and acceptance criteria for accuracy, and assist with defect identification, disposition, and deviation processes.
- Develop and refine manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
- Provide quality support to operations and work with production teams to address quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
- Resolve complex quality issues using advanced problem-solving tools to identify root causes and implement preventive measures.
- Use quality feedback and metrics to identify opportunities for design and process improvements.
- Support other quality engineers by setting standards and fostering continuous learning and professional growth.
- Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies and incorporate relevant advancements into the company’s quality engineering approach.
- Understand and comply with applicable company policies and rules.
Benefits
- Eligibility for S&C’s annual incentive plan, subject to eligibility criteria.
- Employee ownership; S&C has been 100% employee-owned since 2012.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
