Quality Engineer

Alliance Laundry System•Ripon, WI

25d•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 new suppliers. This is a full-time, first-shift position located on-site in Ripon, Wisconsin.

Requirements

Ability to interpret technical drawings, including views, title blocks, dimensioning, GD&T symbols, specifications, and product and process characteristics.
Advanced training or experience with statistical techniques, quality tools, Lean Six Sigma / DMAIC, 8D, 5-Why, fishbone, FMEA, control plans, mistake-proofing, or other structured continuous improvement methods.
Understanding and use of 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 mitigate risk.
Associate degree in Engineering, Quality, or a Manufacturing discipline required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a Manufacturing discipline.
2–4 years of experience in quality assurance and/or control.
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.

Responsibilities

Apply structured problem-solving 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 required in assigned production areas.
Supervise assigned quality process control and audit personnel.
Maintain quality documentation at test and audit to engineering specifications.
Support the introduction of new designs within processes to meet engineering specifications.
Manage execution of action items on KPI boards, clarifying who will do what and by when to ensure goals are met.
Promote an “Everyone Owns Quality” mentality by engaging and empowering employees to solve problems at the source.