Staff Quality Engineer - (req66457)

Kohler • Casa Grande, AZ

254d • $98,900 - $125,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are growing! Kohler has begun construction on a new 1 million-square-foot manufacturing facility on 200 acres in the industrial corridor of Casa Grande, AZ. We are looking for passionate talent to join our leadership team. This role will be based at our Casa Grande facility once it is open. The role will be hybrid (some remote/some onsite) leading up to the opening but will work fully onsite when the facility is open. Some travel may be required during the construction and start-up phases of the facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline from an ABET accredited engineering program.
• Six or more years of relative work experience in Quality Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or relevant Engineering Project Management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience with the implementation and maintenance of ISO standards.
• Experience with compliance auditing processes.
• Experience in driving improvements, or as a trainer/educator within an organization.
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Significant travel for the purposes of training, ongoing development, and business exposure may be required during the construction and start-up phases of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily manufacturing support relative to quality decisions, quality standards, process troubleshooting and on-the-job quality related training.
• Support, maintain, and improve the plant's quality system and quality performance using various problem-solving tools and continuous improvement methods.
• Support the ISO certification process, Advanced Product Quality Planning, and the implementation of the Kohler Quality Management System.
• Supervise a small team of Quality Technicians.
• Ensure that the Quality Management System conforms to the requirements of the applicable ISO 9000 standards.
• Maintain ISO 9000 certification for the facility, including supporting management reviews, implementing corrective and preventive actions, and conducting internal/external audits.
• Manage the document control system & maintain SAP data.
• Plan, conduct, and maintain records of management review meetings in accordance with ISO 9000 standards.
• Oversee implementation of calibration systems for equipment in manufacturing operations in accordance with ISO 9000 standards.
• Support daily review, disposition, and containment of nonconforming products.
• Lead plant quality customer communication and customer concern response.
• Schedule and conduct frequent audits of finished products; provide results reporting, monitor trends, and initiate corrective actions as required.
• Restrict product shipments as necessary in accordance with established procedures.
• Manage supplier quality issues, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities, and other tasks as required.
• Ensure the integrity of the Quality Management System (QMS) is maintained following revisions.
• Continually strive to reduce and prevent warranty claims to meet performance goals.
• Work with the organization to develop and implement improvement plans to enhance the effectiveness of the QMS.
• Support the customer focused mindset throughout the site.
• Actively coordinate any quality activities that result from new product launches.
• Regularly and continuously participate in training to maintain competency on all applicable processes, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure that all direct reports are adequately trained in the necessary process procedures to accomplish assignments effectively.
• Administer plant rules and handle appropriate discipline for direct reports.
• Coach and lead daily meetings to foster a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual merit increases and bonus potential.
• Wide array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, wellness incentives, and maternity/parental leave.
• 401k savings plan.
• Company-funded pension plan with vesting after 5 years of service.
• Career advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts.
• Company-paid relocation package.
• Willing to sponsor and take over sponsorship of employment Visas.
• Nearly 300 days of sunshine every year and absolutely no snow!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree