Quality Engineer

LAKE CABLE, LLC•Bensenville, IL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Lake Cable is a leading manufacturer of low voltage, industrial power, utility, custom OEM, and broadcast-quality cables, all 100% produced in the United States for over a quarter century. Headquartered in Bensenville, IL, with over 450 employees and five facilities in the Midwest, Lake Cable is a privately-owned family business that prioritizes team member success, offers competitive benefits, and provides paths to advancement. The company is committed to sustainability, community involvement, and ethical business practices. The Quality Engineer will report to the Quality Manager and collaborate with the Plant Manager, Process Engineering team, Design department, and Manufacturing department. This role is crucial for maintaining quality standards governed by Underwriters Laboratories and for performing root cause analysis on quality issues, particularly post-production electrical failures, using a SIPOC problem-solving approach. The Quality Engineer will work across all aspects of Lake Cable and with various personnel to establish and maintain world-class quality.

Requirements

Analytical skills with the ability to use logic and reasoning in identifying the strength and weakness of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Thorough understanding of design of experiments to prove a theory is analytically true or false
Ability to conduct tests and inspections of product and processes to evaluate quality and performance of product
Ability to observe and obtain information from all relevant sources, use this information along with individual judgment to determine whether products and processed comply with standards
Ability to work with minimal supervision, multi-task and resolve problems
Excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills, both verbal and written
Proficient using to use Microsoft Office applications – Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access Data Base
Maintain work area in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion, assuring the safest work environment possible
Knowledge of and ability to use problem solving tools such as root cause analysis, 5 Why, and fishbone diagrams
Ability to lead teams and run meetings
Ability to evaluate and analyze complex process data
Experience with working in multi-functional teams
Ability to present data and conclusions to technical and non-technical audiences
B.S. in Engineering in one of the following specialties: Chemical, Industrial, Electrical or Mechanical
1+ years in a Quality Engineer role

Nice To Haves

Basic background in polymers and electrical circuits preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluate the equipment needs of the Quality Department and research available options
Become Subject Matter Expert on UL (Underwriters Laboratories) standards and audit processes to ensure the standards are being followed
Work with other departments and customers on system improvements to prevent nonconforming material
Oversee the corrective action system, lead corrective action teams and assist in implementing corrective action solutions
Maintain and improve the current Quality Management System to streamline data acquisition for more robust analytics
Manage supplier relationships through weekly meetings with key suppliers to improve the quality of incoming products
Create quarantine and return to vendor procedures, and quality standards for nonconforming material from suppliers
Perform root cause analysis and data analysis to assure corrective actions are working and effective
Write procedures for the Quality Department and assist others in writing procedures
Create and report periodic quality metrics
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Support quality testing and inspection when necessary
Coordinate with sister facilities to share and apply best practices
Perform other duties not necessarily outlined above as assigned
Adhere to company practices, disciplines, and accepted standards of ethics and behavior