Quality Assurance Engineer: RCA & Process Excellence

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. seeks a Quality Engineer Specialist to lead root cause analyses, drive failure investigations, and define standards to prevent product escapes in a large-scale manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes technical reporting, data-driven decisions, and continuous quality improvements across cross-functional teams. The position requires strong analytical skills, experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• Progressive experience in high-stakes quality engineering.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Lean manufacturing and SPC experience.
• Familiarity with analytics tools (PowerBI/Tableau, Minitab, JMP).

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis and failure investigations for in-plant, FAT, and field issues.
• Author technical reports with statistical evidence and conclusions.
• Direct containment actions and long-term preventive measures.
• Define and optimize manufacturing processes for quality.
• Drive Lean initiatives to reduce non-value-added inspection and defects.
• Oversee ISO 9001 compliance and internal audits.
• Perform COQ analyses and provide data-driven quality insights.
• Develop and deliver training on inspection techniques and quality standards.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Failure Investigation

Technical Reporting

Statistical Analysis

Lean / CI

Quality Assurance

Data-Driven Decision Making

Training & Mentorship

Cross-functional Collaboration

Documentation & Process Mapping

Digital & AI Literacy

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

ISO 9001 knowledge/experience

Tools

Minitab

JMP

PowerBI

Tableau

Job description

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. seeks a Quality Engineer Specialist to lead root cause analyses, drive failure investigations, and define standards to prevent product escapes in a large-scale manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes technical reporting, data-driven decisions, and continuous quality improvements across cross-functional teams. The position requires strong analytical skills, experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable