Quality Engineer

Briggs & Stratton•Stone Mountain, GA

About The Position

Leads and completes moderately complex quality engineering assignments and performs statistical analysis of data to provide information to meet quality standards. The role performs quality assurance and quality management system documentation activities, supports new model development, and coordinates product and process capability studies. It leads problem-solving, FMEA, and Control Plan activities; investigates customer complaints; and develops and verifies corrective actions. The Quality Engineer also develops product and process procedures and performance metrics, performs layouts and statistical analyses, and serves as a liaison between suppliers and Briggs & Stratton on quality activities. Domestic and/or international travel may be required, up to 25%.

Requirements

Well-developed verbal and written communication skills for interacting with diverse internal and external customer groups.
Ability to prepare and present technical information.
Thorough technical knowledge of quality and manufacturing processes, including GD&T, layout and gaging, machining methods, assembly processes, statistical process control (SPC), and statistical techniques.
Thorough knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools, including Control Plans and FMEA.
Well-developed analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Well-developed time management, prioritization, organizational, and planning skills.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment, with flexibility to ensure team coverage of quality-related activities.
Fluency in English and the primary language used in the area of responsibility and/or location.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
Three years of related experience in engineering, purchasing, or quality.
Fundamental quality experience in machining or assembly-type operations.

Nice To Haves

Enterprise-wide reporting system experience.

Responsibilities

Perform moderately complex quality assurance assignments and projects; participate in new model development and perform Quality Management System documentation activities.
Coordinate moderately complex product and process capability studies.
Lead problem-solving teams, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and verify their effectiveness.
Develop product and process procedures, including performance metrics.
Perform statistical analysis for problem solving, quality improvement projects, and Six Sigma teams.
Perform layouts and read and understand geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Investigate customer complaints, develop corrective action plans, and verify their effectiveness.
Lead Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) teams and the development of Control Plans.
Serve as a liaison between suppliers and Briggs & Stratton in quality activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.