Quality Engineering Specialist II

Generac Power Systems•Eagle, WI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineering Specialist II is based at the Eagle, Wisconsin Fabrication Center of Excellence. The role works with suppliers and internal teams to improve quality systems and performance, ensure suppliers meet quality expectations, and plan, coordinate, and execute incoming inspection, quarantine, and product disposition. The specialist collaborates with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and keep product flowing successfully. Prior experience in a fabrication environment is strongly preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of experience working in an Operations environment.
At least 3 years of experience in Quality Assurance in a plant or supplier quality role.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of the application and interpretation of manufacturing and quality metrics.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a fabrication environment.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Certified Quality Engineer.
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt.
Certified Quality Auditor.
Previous experience using SAP or an equivalent ERP.
Demonstrated knowledge of PPAP procedures, APQP (Control Plan and PFMEA), PPAP, and ISO.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teams to drive improvements.
Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and SAP business systems.
Knowledge of Lean principles and improvements.

Responsibilities

Lead deployment of standard lean tools, methodologies, practices, and processes.
Guide sourcing, purchasing, and corporate quality personnel in establishing supplier expectations and objectives.
Lead the resolution of supplier quality issues.
Direct internal product audits and nonconformance resolution, and lead problem solving at plant and supplier levels.
Support Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and manage qualification of new parts through the APQP process.
Coordinate supplier quality, rework, and scrap data acquisition for Cost of Quality Metrics.
Conduct and manage audits and assessments of processes and quality systems, including ISO and internal audits.
Gather and analyze product data and lead improvement initiatives to reduce the potential for defects.
Provide direction and assistance to Quality Leads in prioritizing inspection tasks.
Develop and modify inspection sampling plans based on supplier performance.
Assist with product identification and traceability.
Ensure test and inspection integrity, including MSA/GR&R.
Act as SAP Super User within the assigned functional area.