Quality Engineer at Alliance Laundry System LLC – Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Under the general direction of the Area Leader – Plastics & Quality, this position is accountable for the coordination of obtaining design/process compatibility on existing parts and products and working with Supplier Quality Engineers and Product Engineering to determine, with purchasing, the capability of existing and new suppliers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Effective in structured problem solving as needed and supports training/developing of structured problem solving.
• Using Control Plans and PFMEA to maintain process control and risk mitigation
• Understands/Uses process and machine capability studies necessary to identify opportunities in current and future process requirements.
• Responsible for tracking resolutions of supplier quality/productivity problems.
• Procurement of inspection/test equipment required in production areas assigned.
• Supervises quality process control and audit personnel as assigned.
• Maintains quality documentation at test and audit to engineering specifications.
• Support the effort of new design introduction within processes to meet engineering specifications.
• Manages effective execution of action items, “who’s” going to do “what” by “when”, on KPI boards to ensure goals are met.
• Drives an “Everyone Owns Quality” mentality by engaging and empowering employees in problem solving at the source

Position Qualifications:

Education:

• 2–4 years of experience in Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control (preferred)
• Working knowledge of ISO 9000 standards
• Experience performing receiving inspections
• Proficiency with quality tools and methodologies, such as capability studies, process mapping, FMEA, control charts, and advanced Six Sigma methods
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working in a project/team environment (preferred)

Physical Requirements:

• Position involves sitting long periods, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, bending and minimal lifting.