Quality Engineer

WEG Electric • Bluffton, IN

71d

About The Position

The Quality Engineer is responsible for acting in the interest of quality assurance of our products and processes, performing problem-solving project coordination involving multi-departmental areas, developing inspection plans and corrective action plans related to internal and external failures. The Quality Engineer's focus is on reducing the Quality KPIs (Field Failures and Non-Quality Costs) to drive long term results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline required. Experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Previous experience in quality engineering capacity or similar strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with lean and six sigma tools strongly preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or greater is strongly desired.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and ERP systems; Prior SAP Experience preferred.
• Experience with quality investigations and the use of 8D reports.
• Strong working knowledge of office tools including; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities required.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills required.
• Must be eager to learn new technologies and techniques.
• Must be able to frequently sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Implement all relevant procedures described in the Quality System.
• Work on samples and pilot batches reviewing quality standards.
• Oversee the main quality KPIs and develop action plans related to any undesirable results.
• Coordinate quality investigations, develop reports, and lead associated corrective actions.
• Visit customer sites to evaluate our product performance and application (when necessary).
• Oversee the technician activities providing guidance and coaching on proper tool usage.
• Enforce customer/supplier philosophy throughout the plant.
• Audit the plant critical processes periodically, identifying weak points and suggesting possible solutions.
• Establish an effective working relationship with all supporting areas (Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Etc.) to increase cross-functional collaboration and problem solving.
• Participate in the analysis of customer returned products whenever necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees