Manufacturing Quality & Process Engineer — Lean Innovator

Nelson Global; Town of Arcadia (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Global is seeking a Manufacturing Quality & Process Engineer to design, validate, and improve manufacturing processes ensuring Right First Time production. You will partner with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to develop robust processes meeting customer and IATF 16949 requirements.

Responsibilities include creating process documents, validating tools and methods, supporting Safe Launch, and leading problem-solving using 8D and RCA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years in manufacturing, process or quality engineering.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and RCA.
• Lean Manufacturing and IATF 16949 knowledge.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or welding cert a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and standardize manufacturing processes for new product launches, transfers, and existing production.
• Create Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, Control Plans, Standard Work Instructions, and visual work instructions.
• Lead process verification and validation prior to production release.
• Support Safe Launch planning and critical manufacturing steps.
• Coordinate welding process validation and documentation with Manufacturing Engineering.
• Train production personnel in processes and quality requirements.

Skills

Process development

Validation

Analytical skills

GD&T knowledge

Excel/Minitab

Statistical tools

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

CQI-15

Welding quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Job description

Nelson Global is seeking a Manufacturing Quality & Process Engineer to design, validate, and improve manufacturing processes ensuring Right First Time production. You will partner with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to develop robust processes meeting customer and IATF 16949 requirements.

Responsibilities include creating process documents, validating tools and methods, supporting Safe Launch, and leading problem-solving using 8D and RCA.