Senior Quality Engineer - New Product Development

Sub-Zero Group, Inc.•Fitchburg, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Come build for the future. For over 75 years the Sub-Zero Group has maintained a legacy of innovation, quality, and commitment to the customer as a family held company. As the leader in the luxury appliance industry, this legacy continues to grow as we build upon new technological innovations that can serve our customers. With access to brand new facilities and technology, continuous training and development, and support to grow in excellence we will continue to invest in you and your career. Located in Madison, WI – ranked #1 place to live in the US by Livability.com. Nestled in between two lakes and near the natural driftless region, you’ll experience incredible outdoor and fitness resources as well as a great restaurant and sports scene. With the Sub-Zero Group campus located adjacent to bike paths, and easy to access via multiple thoroughfares, you’ll find an easy commute for your in-office days available whatever your preferred transportation mode! Our NPD Quality Engineering team is integral to the success of defining, developing and bringing our innovative new products to market. 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 Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting and continually improving the Sub-Zero/Wolf 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.

Requirements

4-year degree in a STEM field
Advanced and thorough working knowledge of quality engineering tools and techniques for systems improvement and problem solving
3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing, quality, or design engineering function with progressing responsibilities
Strong oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree
8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of and experience applying advanced statistical methodologies in a manufacturing environment (ANOVA, regression analysis, six sigma concepts, etc.)
Lean & Six Sigma Certification
Project management with budgeting responsibilities
Ability to use & program advanced dimensional measurement & data collection tools and systems
American Society for Quality - Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or other certification

Responsibilities

Problem identification, root cause analysis, corrective and preventative action.
Development, maintenance, and review of key performance indicators.
Research, recommend, and implement new equipment, designs or processes that improve product quality, consistency and performance.
Review and update changes to current Quality Systems to support NPD projects
Examine impact of NPD on current Systems and drive changes in equipment, tools, or processes
Establish the quality system requirements for new or revised products.
Pre-production design review and key control characteristics (KCC) identification and documentation.
Establish the quality system requirements for new or revised manufacturing processes.
Plan for and execute Qualifications of new or revised manufacturing equipment, FAIs, Capability Studies as required for support of NPD projects.
Develop and document key processes.
Establish and execute a measurement plan for geometry data collection
Assist Quality Manager or Director in defining annual Quality goals and objectives.
Serve as QA Representative to NPD teams – drive tasks in support of 7 Phases
Plan and Coordinate Measurement requirements for NPD builds – provide analysis of data, plan resource requirements
Drive Advanced Quality Planning; lead Process FMEAs; and participate in Design FMEAs and Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly events.
Work with Business Unit Quality Engineer to deliver Product Control Plan and Audits for implementation as product transitions into production.