Quality Engineer

Job Details

Description

Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove are the leading manufacturers of luxury kitchen appliances and a longstanding, family-owned company in the Madison, WI area. Icons of design and paragons of performance and quality, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove are the refrigeration, cooking, and dishwashing specialists found in world’s most luxurious homes. We look for team members who are driven by innovation, committed to excellence, and striving to serve our customers and each other by doing what is right—with integrity, teamwork, and accountability.

Growth and development are important aspects of this position. Whether you aspire to be a leader or a technical expert, this position will set you up for success in the future.

The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting and continually improving the Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Quality System by facilitating continuous product and process improvements so we can exceed the expectations of those we service by providing high quality, innovative, value added, luxury appliance products and services.

Primary responsibilities of the role include :

• Collaborate with the Business Unit Teams to achieve production goals by leading problem-solving efforts and implementing error-proofing at the production processes that improve Cost of Quality.
• Lead quality improvement efforts using 8D problem-solving methodology and quality improvement tools.
• Develop and implement quality systems and changes that promote continuous improvement.
• Manage the Quality Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) program.
• Work closely with Design and Manufacturing Engineers to initiate, develop, and implement design and process improvement initiatives to improve product quality and to reduce costs.
• Engage with Supplier Quality Engineering and Procurement Teams to solve non-conforming purchased parts issues.
• Developing, maintaining, and reviewing Quality KPIs for the Business Unit Teams.

We value our employees by providing :

This position requires a pre-employment drug / alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug / alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration. All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Bachelors or better in Industrial Engineering or related field.

Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

Experience managing direct reports. Ability to provide clear leadership in assigned projects and complete work in a timely manner. 6+ years of full-time experience working in Manufacturing and Quality Engineering Roles

Preferred

Ability to use basic measurement tools (micrometer, calipers, protractor, height gauges, pin gauges, etc.) Working knowledge of quality procedures, systems, and tools. Strong understanding and application of statistical methodologies in a manufacturing environment to drive process control and improvement. Experience and application of Problem-Solving Methodologies and Tools (e.g., 5-Whys, Cause and Effect Diagrams, 8D, A3, Six Sigma, Lean, etc.) American Society for Quality- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Certification or American Society for Quality- Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or other certification

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer

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