Quality Engineer

Milwaukee Tool•West Bend, MT

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Quality Engineer to join their Manufacturing Quality Engineering team. This role will support the manufacturing environment by developing, implementing, and improving quality procedures, instructions, and processes. The Quality Engineer will also be responsible for enforcing product dimensional and performance specifications through testing, root cause analysis, and process improvement activities. The team is focused on technology-driven quality engineering, best-in-class testing, process improvement, inspection excellence, integrated quality systems, real-time data monitoring, and predictive analytics, particularly for their Made in USA Hand Tool product lines.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related technical field.
1-3 years of related work experience in a manufacturing setting.
Experience in metal manufacturing and plastic injection molding preferred. (i.e. Machining, stamping, forging, or assembly)
Strong statistical data analysis ability (Minitab, etc.)
Excellent problem-solving skills, exercises independent judgement and works well under pressure in a dynamic environment.
Self-motivated, organized, efficient, process oriented with a strong work ethic.
Ability to travel <10%.

Nice To Haves

Project management and mentoring experience a plus.
ASQ or similar Quality Certification
Working knowledge of Solidworks/Data Analytics/ML/AI.

Responsibilities

Develop and revise procedures, system instructions, standards, and work instructions for new and existing products in a startup factory.
Perform process analysis on machines, equipment, and systems to facilitate process improvement and cost reduction.
Track process performance and provide feedback to engineering, manufacturing, and management.
Perform performance testing on production products to ensure specifications are met.
Maintain product conformance through performing metrology and/or metallurgy inspections.
Work with manufacturing and suppliers in process improvement to reduce process variation and increase process control.
Work with the plant Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure quality product is being supplied/processed is of the highest quality.
Work with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement activities through statistical analysis and data analysis, such as process capability study, Gauge R&R, process flowcharting, design of experiments.
Help manage and create corrective action plans to ensure timely root cause/8D analysis and effective corrective/preventive action.
Participate in reviewing designs of new products and engineering changes with respect to product quality control planning and gauge requirements.
Perform process and quality system audits to ensure compliance to specifications and documented procedures.
Determine acceptance quality levels by means of random sampling techniques, where feasible.
Track project schedules to ensure adherence to timelines.
Works on projects and continuous improvement initiatives in a self-directed manner.