Senior Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer is responsible for carefully monitoring the overall quality of manufactured products. They rigorously test processes and enforce uncompromising quality standards. The engineer is also responsible for creating detailed documentation, designing strict quality tests, and setting clear criteria for test results. Quality Engineers maintain high-quality standards and decisively address any issues that arise. They work alongside a team of professionals to ensure that final products consistently meet and exceed customer expectations while optimizing the manufacturing process to be both efficient and cost-effective. Directs cross functional teams in problem solving and issue analysis in an effort to address either customer or production related issues Coordinates support of production manufacturing with problem solving, process improvements and resolution to manufacturability issues. Manages identification of gaps at the Department/Plant level and executes improvement activity using knowledge as subject matter expert. Directs coordination of customer return analysis and ensures timely response to customers. Works with Design Engineering and Supply Chain to ensure that quality criteria are clearly identified on all newly established parts and communicated to suppliers. Develops and leads routine risk assessment activity (PFEMA) on all new products and with changes that affect existing product. Works in partnership with engineering to support all NPD Launch related projects and milestones related to product quality and improve the overall process to achieve zero defects and launch readiness. Executes or facilitates all aspects of APQP and Part Approval and sign-off for both suppliers and customers, manage revisions of process control documents such as PFMEAs, Control Plans and other quality tools to ensure compliance. Analyzes scrap, warranty, internal defect, and customer complaint rates to develop action plans for improvement. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university Minimum of two (2) years of Quality or Manufacturing experience No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within the immediate geographical area of 50 miles of Waukesha, WI will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future Minimum 3-5 years of Quality or Manufacturing experience. Experience with principals of statistics, calculus, trigonometry, and other advanced topics in mathematics for analysis, design, and troubleshooting in their work. Project Management experience desirable. Proficient in MS Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint Ability to read and interpret assembly and component drawings and engineering specifications. Understanding of problem-solving methodologies used in determining root cause and formulating corrective action(s) - i.e. thought maps, 8D, root cause analysis, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, control charts, Pareto charts, A3s, etc GB (green belt) or BB (black belt) certified. Experience in electrical testing procedures and protocols. Fundamental knowledge of electrical equipment at component and integrated system levels. Demonstrated ability to interpret regulation and standards, and implementing Electrical Safe Work practices such NFPA 70E. Demonstrated ability to interpret and trouble shoot electrical control, protection, instrumentation, and metering schematics and wiring diagrams. Experience supporting Engineered to Order (ETO) manufacturing plant. Project management experience. Demonstrated ability to work with little direction and effectively operate in a team-oriented environment. Ability to assist manufacturing operations and product designers/engineering personnel to resolve electrical design and build production issues.