Manufacturing Process & Quality Specialist

Suburban Enterprises, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member Ownership

Commitment to Safety

Career Growth

Continuous Learning

Collaborative Culture

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Suburban Enterprises, Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Specialist who will own and continuously improve quality systems and production standards to ensure on-time shipments and profitability. You will drive Lean initiatives and maintain compliance with industry standards.

The role requires a background in engineering/manufacturing quality, plus 3–7 years of related experience. Join a workplace with ESOP, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or quality management.
• Experience in electrical assembly, panel fabrication, controls manufacturing, or related industries preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, CAPA, FMEA, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality standards and inspection processes.
• Monitor internal and external quality metrics.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Manage customer quality concerns and warranty issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical, safety, and industry standards.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes for efficiency and waste reduction.
• Lead Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive process consistency across product lines.

Skills

Quality standards

Inspection

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

CAPA

FMEA

ERP systems

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing or related field

Associate's degree in related field (acceptable)

Job description

Take Ownership of Your Career and Shape Your Future!

Are you ready to become an Employee Owner? At Suburban Enterprises, you not only work for the company you own the company! The ideal candidate is happy where he/she is currently employed but is interested in a more self-directed work environment, increased responsibility, and the opportunity to grow into additional roles. We would like to hire someone interested in a career, not a job, who wants to do the work and be recognized for a job well done!

The Role – Manufacturing Quality Specialist

The Manufacturing Process / Quality Specialist owns and continuously improves manufacturing processes, quality systems, and production standards to ensure the Manufacturing Division delivers high-quality products, on-time shipments, operational efficiency, and profitability. This role drives consistency, defect prevention, lean manufacturing initiatives, and compliance with customer and company standards.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain quality standards and inspection processes.
• Monitor internal and external quality metrics.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Manage customer quality concerns and warranty issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical, safety, and industry standards.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes for efficiency and waste reduction.
• Lead Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive process consistency across product lines.

What You Bring (Required Experience)

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or quality management.
• Experience in electrical assembly, panel fabrication, controls manufacturing, or related industries preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, CAPA, FMEA, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.

What We Offer – Why Choose Suburban Enterprises?

• Team Member Ownership: Work for a company where your contributions directly impact your future
• Commitment to Safety: Safety isn’t just a priority; it’s our promise to you and your family
• Career Growth: This isn't just a job - it's a career path with opportunities for advancement
• Continuous Learning: Investment in your professional development
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a team that values respect, integrity, and excellence
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive pay, ESOP, 401(K) with employer match, and no healthcare premium increases for 4 years

Ready to Join Us?

Our high standards of service to our customers and clients require that we select only the top team members based on our culture and core values so please read and understand them or come with clarifying questions because we work, live, hire and promote by them. We will choose new team members with great care because the future of Suburban Enterprises rests with them. You are here because we believe in your character and abilities. If you're passionate about innovation, committed to excellence, and ready to be part of a company that invests in its people, we want to hear from you. Help us create a better future through innovation and automation.

We are an equal opportunity employer.