Quality Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience in a quality or engineering field.
• Thorough knowledge of quality practices and procedures, including Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ISO/QS requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of quality tools such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), Control Plans, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, MSA, and Design of Experiments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and blueprint reading.
• Proficiency in mechanical, electronics, or assembly manufacturing processes, with solid troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to prepare and interpret technical information.
• Good interpersonal and written communication skills for communicating effectively with diverse groups.
• Ability to solve practical problems and quality issues.
• Fluency in English and the primary language used in the area of responsibility and/or location.

Nice To Haves

• Fundamental quality experience in machining or assembly-type operations, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement quality-system procedures, recommend improvements, work with team members toward daily and long-term goals, and ensure procedures are followed.
• Develop quality initiatives to attain and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Support suppliers with quality activities such as Control Plans, FMEA, Process Capability Studies, MSA, and checklists.
• Provide technical expertise to the purchasing function.
• Serve as the quality liaison between suppliers and Briggs & Stratton, including presenting quality-trend data, working with suppliers on corrective-action reports, and verifying corrective-action effectiveness.
• Participate in supplier development and work with suppliers to implement corrective actions and improve control plans.
• Analyze finished-product and consumer-complaint issues; recommend corrective and preventive actions to improve suppliers and eliminate defects; and follow up on process improvements as needed.
• Perform supplier PPAPs and obtain project-team approval.
• Complete Supplier Process Audits and Key Product Audits according to plan and follow up on improvement plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.