Quality Engineer II

Preco is hiring a Quality Engineer II at their Somerset, WI location.

The Quality Engineer II plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of Preco’s products by designing, developing, and executing test plans and strategies. You will collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality products that meet customer expectations. Main responsibilities include performing inspections and setting quality assurance testing models for analysis of raw materials, materials in process, and finished products. Assists in developing quality control policies and evaluates production limitations. Assists the Director of CMS Engineering and Quality to drive and foster a continuous improvement environment throughout the organization.

Preco is a leading designer and manufacturer of precision automated processing systems for high-speed and high-accuracy cutting, perforating, welding, and other specialized industrial processing applications. With our proprietary die cutting and laser-based manufacturing capabilities, Preco has also become one of the largest contract manufacturing service (CMS) providers in North America.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases based on requirements and specifications.
2. Perform various testing types, including functional, regression, integration, performance, usability, and security testing.
3. Identify, document, and track software defects using a bug tracking system (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla).
4. Collaborate with developers to reproduce and troubleshoot issues.
5. Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on design and implementation.
6. Contribute to the development and maintenance of test automation frameworks and scripts.
7. Contribute to process improvements and quality initiatives.
8. Work in an Agile/Scrum environment and participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
9. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
10. Proactively identify and mitigate potential quality risks.
11. Develop and implement methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material.
12. Identify CAPA opportunities and lead CAPA teams.
13. Coordinate inspection and testing methods and sampling plans.
14. Evaluate product and/or process changes for impact on quality.
15. May be designated as SQF Practitioner Backup.
16. Specify and maintain necessary inspection and testing equipment to ensure conformance to customer specifications.
17. Perform internal auditing functions.
18. Develop new ways to better satisfy customer needs (new/different equipment, alternative work methods, improved quality/service, etc.) using Lean Six Sigma.
19. Lead product and/or process qualification efforts, including customer requirements such as PPAP, First Article, FMEA, Control Plan, Gage Capability Studies, etc.
20. Provide periodic quality summary reports using statistical analysis CpK, SPC.
21. Assist in designing, organizing, and facilitating employee training programs.
22. Oversee technical writing projects concerning quality and production procedures.
23. Visit suppliers and initiate supplier quality evaluations/supplier corrective actions.

Job Qualifications:

1. 4-year engineering/technical degree with equivalent experience.
2. 8 or more years of quality related experience.
3. Demonstrated leadership and experience integrating statistics, quality inspection methods, inspection equipment, and establishing AQL.
4. Experience working under ISO 9001, 13485 and/or SQF Edition 9 certifications.
5. Strong organizational, interpersonal, leadership, written communication, and computer skills.

Our dedicated staff keeps us at the leading edge of precision automated processing systems in our industry. When you work at Preco, you have the opportunity to apply your skills to create optimal solutions for our customers. We have a collaborative culture and a team united by a passion to provide solutions to our customers.

If you are interested in learning more about a career with Preco as a Quality Engineer II, apply today!