Quality Engineer

Briggs & Stratton•Sherrill, NY

48d

About The Position

Leads and completes moderately complex quality engineering assignments and performs statistical analysis of data to provide information to meet quality standards.

Requirements

Well-developed communication skills, both verbal and written, for interacting with diverse groups of internal and external customers
Ability to prepare and present technical information
Thorough technical knowledge and background of quality and manufacturing processes including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), layout and gaging; machining methods and assembly processes as well as statistical process control (SPC) and statistical techniques
Thorough knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools including control plans and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Well-developed analytical, problem solving and project management skills
Well-developed time management, prioritization, organizational and planning skills
Demonstrated ability to work with individually or in a team environment, along with flexibility to ensure team coverage of all quality-related activities
Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related field
Three years of related experience in engineering, purchasing or quality field
Fundamental quality experience in machining or assembly type operations

Nice To Haves

Enterprise wide reporting system experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs moderately complex quality assurance assignments and projects
participates in new models development process
performs Quality Management System documentation activities
Coordinates moderately complex product/process capability studies
Leads problem solving teams
identifies root causes, implements corrective actions and verifies effectiveness
Develops product/process procedures including development of performance metrics
Performs statistical analysis used in problem solving, quality improvement projects & Six Sigma teams
Performs layouts, reads and understands geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Investigates customer complaints, develops corrective action plans and verifies effectiveness
Leads Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) teams and the development of Control Plans.
Serves as a liaison between supplier and Briggs & Stratton in quality activities
Performs other duties as assigned