Sr Quality Engineer

Oshkosh Corp.•Spartanburg, SC

65d

About The Position

About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions. As a Senior Quality Engineer on 3rd shift, you will cross-functionally with Materials, Operations, Safety, and Engineering to improve quality and efficiency of our product with an emphasis on eliminating process waste. The use of structured quality improvement tools is required. The Senior Quality Engineer will design new processes and re-engineer existing processes to produce outcomes that meet safety, quality, and business expectations. Process flow diagrams and cycle-time analysis will be required for process improvement projects to substantiate ROIC. Examples of process improvement projects include inventory accuracy, production throughput, and plant flow.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Quality, Business, Operations Management, or related field
Three plus years of related work experience

Nice To Haves

Advanced training/experience in the use of statistical techniques and process improvement methods
Must interpret basic technical drawings including characteristics such as views, title blocks, dimensioning, GD&T symbols, etc.
Must have experience with and be able to exhibit the use of structured problem-solving techniques utilizing computer applications
MS Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Visio, Statistical software, and JDE experience is recommended

Responsibilities

Lead quality engineering for production operations.
The quality technicians will report to this position. Provide direction to quality technicians and prioritize projects.
Develop quality checklists and related documentation as required.
Collaborate with design engineering, production and quality leadership to resolve build issues.
Lead RCCA/8D efforts for build issues.
Represent the quality function at daily production reviews.
Support housekeeping and safety.
Facilitate and train employee teams in process improvement techniques
Assist in the identification and implementation of six-sigma projects
Apply the following basic process improvement tools within the six sigma DMAIC improvement model: Project Charter, Process Map, Thought Process Map, Pareto Chart, Trend Chart, Fishbone Diagram, 5-Why Analysis, Histogram, SPC, FMEA, Benchmarking, Brainstorming, 5S, Correlation Analysis, Error-proofing, Cpk, Ppk, Corrective Action Matrix, and Continual Improvement Control Plans
Design and improve process inputs to gain desired outcome
Improve processes to reduce common cause variability and eliminate special cause
Establish control plans to prevent process backsliding
Perform process capability studies internally and externally
Analyze process constraints and develop standards to overcome constraints
Ability to effectively manage large process improvement projects
Revise procedures for process improvement
Implement effective corrective and preventative actions utilizing structured planning methods
Coordinate and work cross-functionally with Employee Teams, Quality, Engineering, Contracts, Sales, and Manufacturing to improve processes
Must proactively plan and execute plans in accordance with established time constraints
Accurately maintain company records and documents in accordance with policies and procedures