Quality Engineer

Grede • Reedsburg, WI

1d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer will provide engineering services to develop and enhance quality control systems and procedures to create high-quality castings to fulfill customer expectations. Grede is looking for extraordinary people to join their growing team, emphasizing that employees are their most important asset. The company is committed to conducting business in an environmentally responsible manner and providing a safe and healthy working environment for all employees, customers, and visitors. As a team member, individuals are expected to accept responsibilities, adhere to acceptable business principles in matters of personal conduct, and exhibit a high degree of personal integrity at all times. This is an on-site role, and candidates must reside in Wisconsin.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, or equivalent, with three to five years’ experience.
• Supervise diversified work, operations, or procedures.
• Make decisions within applied technology.
• Apply several available methods.
• Requires analysis and adaptation.
• Light physical exertion.
• General office working conditions, infrequent shop exposure, or travel 10-30% of the time.
• Must be willing and able to wear all required PPE.

Responsibilities

• Develop and recommend product quality objectives and goals.
• Work with marketing, manufacturing, and customers to establish specific quality requirements based on customer needs and expectations.
• Recommend and initiate improvements that will increase product uniformity and stability, improve quality, and promote customer satisfaction.
• Recommend improvements to simplify manufacturing process controls and appraisal systems, thereby reducing costs without compromising quality or customer satisfaction.
• Determine whether manufacturing processes and equipment have sufficient capability to meet quality requirements through appropriate statistical techniques.
• Evaluate vendor facilities, systems, products, and determine the ability to meet Grede systems and quality standards.
• Plan and implement the quality information feedback system.
• Develop and maintain quality certification and control plans for products as specified by customers.
• Participate in customer surveys, assessments, tours, and presentations of quality-related subjects.
• Write and publish quality procedures and systems manuals in conjunction with manufacturing and other support departments.
• Determine the effectiveness and adequacy of the quality system and revise as necessary to meet quality standards.
• Establish key production process characteristics and assist in developing procedures to control these factors through techniques like Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Design of Experiments (DOE), etc.
• Plan and assist in the coordination of training and orientation courses in quality-related topics.
• Act as an instructor and facilitator for employee involvement groups specific to process and quality improvements.
• Analyze customer concerns and returned material to identify root causes.
• Recommend appropriate short and long-term corrective action.
• Communicate the action plan and results to customers and appropriate personnel.
• Utilize the delay time constructively by doing housekeeping or other area-improvement activities.
• Participate in area continuous improvement efforts, including Employee Involvement activities.
• Personal attendance record should remain in compliance with company guidelines.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more
• Security for your future – 401(K) match to help you build long-term financial stability
• Stay healthy and supported – Wellness programs and access to a Worksite Wellness Center
• Work-life balance that matters – Paid vacation and holidays so you can recharge
• Extra perks to help you succeed – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and PPE allowances

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees