Quality Engineer II

Regal Rexnord•Union Grove, WI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer II teaches and empowers Boston Gear associates to manufacture high-quality geared components and assemblies and monitors production quality. The role leads efforts to establish and maintain a Total Quality environment in both attitude and behavior. The position evaluates product and process failures, identifies root causes, and develops lasting solutions. It provides instruction on manufacturing quality topics, builds quality awareness through training, and works with customers, suppliers, Engineering, and Production to ensure products meet approved processes and specifications. The role also supports audits and inspections, maintains gauge calibration processes, and uses facts, trends, and statistical analysis to drive continuous improvement and reduce quality costs. This is a fully onsite position. Most work takes place in a general office environment, with regular time in a manufacturing production environment where personal protective equipment and safety precautions are required. Domestic travel of approximately 5–10% may be needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an accredited engineering program or related technical field.
Experience with root cause analysis.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical prints and engineering drawings.
Knowledge of Six Sigma.
Thorough knowledge of general machining and geared component manufacturing techniques, including machine setup, tooling controls, inspection, and troubleshooting.
General knowledge of the operation, calibration, and care of measuring instruments.
Knowledge of technical drawing interpretation, including GD&T.
Knowledge of metrology and inspection techniques and quality core tools.
Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, including collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions when information or standardization is limited.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to excellent outcomes.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and be self-directed and self-motivated.
Results-oriented approach, urgency, and discipline to meet deadlines under time pressure.
Flexibility and willingness to adapt to processes, change, delays, or unexpected events.
Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to advocate for change.
Intermediate proficiency with MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to use statistical software, such as Minitab, to analyze numerical data and process behavior.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills that support teamwork and collaboration.
Demonstrated safety orientation and compliance mindset.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing facility producing geared components in an engineering, leadership, or mentoring capacity.
Experience implementing and/or maintaining ISO-9001, TS16949, or AS9100 certification.
Experience conducting internal audits to ISO-9001.
Familiarity with or training in lean manufacturing principles.
Knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

Evaluate product and process failures, apply problem-solving techniques to determine root causes, and develop lasting solutions.
Recommend and implement corrective and preventive actions in response to customer complaints.
Provide instruction on manufacturing quality topics, including measurement techniques, GD&T, machine setup, process audits, and control chart interpretation.
Develop and conduct training to build quality awareness.
Interact with suppliers and customers and provide professional, accurate, and timely information.
Complete customer-required quality documentation for product acceptance.
Interface with Engineering and Production to ensure products are manufactured according to approved processes and prints.
Instruct operators on proper machine and tooling setup and use as needed.
Assist with internal and customer quality audits and inspections of operational and supplier programs and processes.
Establish, maintain, and implement processes for gauge calibration, use, and upkeep.
Apply RBS principles in accordance with Strategy Deployment.
Use facts, data, trends, and statistical analysis to drive continuous improvement in geared component production and reduce the cost of quality.
Travel domestically as needed to customers, vendors, other company sites, meetings, trade shows, and professional development events.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.