Position Description
Leads and completes moderately complex quality engineering assignments and performs statistical analysis of data to provide information to meet quality standards.
Job Responsibilities
- Performs moderately complex quality assurance assignments and projects; participates in new models development process; performs Quality Management System documentation activities
- Coordinates moderately complex product/process capability studies
- Leads problem solving teams; identifies root causes, implements corrective actions and verifies effectiveness
- Develops product/process procedures including development of performance metrics
- Performs statistical analysis used in problem solving, quality improvement projects & Six Sigma teams
- Performs layouts, reads and understands geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Investigates customer complaints, develops corrective action plans and verifies effectiveness
- Leads Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) teams and the development of Control Plans.
- Serves as a liaison between supplier and Briggs & Stratton in quality activities
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Skills Requirements
- Well-developed communication skills, both verbal and written, for interacting with diverse groups of internal and external customers
- Ability to prepare and present technical information
- Thorough technical knowledge and background of quality and manufacturing processes including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), layout and gaging; machining methods and assembly processes as well as statistical process control (SPC) and statistical techniques
- Thorough knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools including control plans and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Well-developed analytical, problem solving and project management skills
- Well-developed time management, prioritization, organizational and planning skills
- Demonstrated ability to work with individually or in a team environment, along with flexibility to ensure team coverage of all quality-related activities
- Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location
Education
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Related field
Experience Requirements
- Three years of related experience in engineering, purchasing or quality field
- Fundamental quality experience in machining or assembly type operations
- Enterprise wide reporting system experience preferred
Physical & Environmental Requirements
Domestic and/or International travel as required up to 25%
Quality Engineer