Quality Engineer

Alliance Laundry Systems•Ripon, WI

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Quality Leader, the Quality Engineer coordinates the design and process compatibility of existing parts and products. The role works with Supplier Quality Engineers, Product Engineering, and Purchasing to determine the capability of existing and prospective suppliers. This is a first-shift, on-site position in Ripon, Wisconsin.

Requirements

Ability to interpret technical drawings, including views, title blocks, dimensioning, GD&T symbols, specifications, and product/process characteristics.
Advanced training or experience using statistical techniques, quality tools, Lean Six Sigma/DMAIC, 8D, 5-Why, fishbone, FMEA, control plans, mistake-proofing, or other structured continuous improvement methods.
Ability to use process and machine capability studies to identify opportunities in current and future process requirements.
Ability to use Control Plans and PFMEA to maintain process control and risk mitigation.
Associate degree in Engineering, Quality, or a Manufacturing discipline.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a Manufacturing discipline desired.
2–4 years of experience in quality assurance and/or control preferred.
Experience with quality tools such as capability studies, process mapping, FMEA, control charts, and higher-level Six Sigma methodology.
Experience in a project team environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Apply structured problem-solving methods as needed and support training and development in structured problem solving.
Use Control Plans and PFMEA to maintain process control and mitigate risk.
Use process and machine capability studies to identify opportunities in current and future process requirements.
Track resolutions of supplier quality and productivity problems.
Procure inspection and test equipment for assigned production areas.
Supervise assigned quality process control and audit personnel.
Maintain quality documentation at test and audit to engineering specifications.
Support new design introductions within processes to meet engineering specifications.
Manage execution of action items on KPI boards, including assigning ownership and deadlines, to ensure goals are met.
Promote an “Everyone Owns Quality” mentality by engaging and empowering employees in problem solving at the source.