Quality Leader

Bruno Independent Living Aids•Oconomowoc, WI

About The Position

The Quality Engineer optimizes the quality of Bruno products by acting as a key liaison between engineering, manufacturing, assembly, test, & packaging operations, and supply chain management. Provides input to product documentation such as drawings, specifications, and inspection and testing methods and plans. Supports internal operations by educating employees, working to resolve product and process quality issues, and tracking, trending, & reporting performance data. Communicates quality plans, quality issues, and performance data to suppliers in support of new product introductions as well as serial production.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in quality, engineering, manufacturing, and a minimum of 3-years' experience in Quality
Work experience in the relevant areas, along with increasing responsibilities over time
Problem solving, corrections, corrective action and project management
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
Quality Management Systems, such as ISO-9001 or ISO-13485
Knowledge of inspection equipment and techniques, engineering drawing standards, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Process knowledge, including machining, forming, welding, fabrication, plastics, castings, electro-mechanical assembly, test, and packaging
Lean manufacturing concepts in a low volume, high mix environment such as 5-S, kanban, one-piece flow and error-proofing
Read, analyze, and interpret a variety of information, such as technical procedures, business correspondence, and governmental regulations furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Create business-level written correspondence and verbally present information to internal and external professionals.
Requires job related software skills, Smartsheet, PcDIMIS, Polyworks, CAD such as SolidWorks, MS Office and the ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Certification to a recognized body of knowledge, such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer is preferred

Responsibilities

Define quality standards, create inspection plans, develop test methods
Implement statistical process control methods and techniques to monitor and control manufacturing processes
Inspect raw materials, components, assemblies, and processes, either personally or utilizing Quality Technicians, to ensure that requirements are met
Ensure calibration of gages and measuring equipment is in compliance and records are maintained
Track performance data, analyze results, and generate reports to identify areas for improvement
Investigate non-conformances to determine root cause, recommend corrective actions
Lead cross-functional problem-solving teams to address complex issues
Implement corrective & preventive actions and verify outcomes - both internally and with suppliers
Identify opportunities for improvement in manufacturing processes and product quality
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and other teams to ensure quality is integrated throughout the product life cycle
Interact with suppliers, including supplier visits, to facilitate effective communication
Maintain detailed documentation, including quality plans, inspection reports, and validation protocols
Communicate with internal departments, suppliers, auditors, etc. in verbal and written format
Maintain knowledge of industry regulations and standards to ensure the company remains compliant
Identify gaps in the Quality Management System and initiate updates to address the gap
Train others in quality processes, procedures, and tools
Participate in interviewing, hiring, and on-boarding new employees as appropriate