Quality Engineer

Hill Phoenix, Inc.; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending

Paid Holidays

Bonus potential

Commission Plan

Job summary

Dover Food Retail in Conyers, GA seeks a Quality Engineer to coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, and Supply Chain to resolve production and customer quality issues using data-driven methods.

You will lead cross-functional teams and implement QA best practices to foster a culture of continuous improvement, using tools like PDCA, 6-sigma, PFMEA, and SPC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3-5 years' experience applying quality engineering principles and continuous improvement tools.

Responsibilities

• Use data-driven methodologies (PDCA, A3, 6-sigma) to drive sustainable quality improvement.
• Develop and implement data collection and analysis to define process capability and improvement opportunities.
• Define production capabilities and apply data to quality standards and specifications.
• Communicate data effectively to all organizational levels.

Skills

Quality engineering principles

PDCA

A3 problem solving

6-sigma

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

SPC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

Job description

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What's Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony. DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion. DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

Job Title and Location

Quality Engineer

Conyers, GA

What we're looking for

We are looking for a Quality Engineer who will coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, and Supply Chain to resolve production and customer quality issues through systematic data collection and problem-solving methodologies that ensure sustainable quality improvement. The Quality Engineer will accomplish their objectives both as an individual contributor and as a team leader and will be expected to help build & foster a business environment that embraces quality assurance (QA) and continuous improvement as a key to the company’s ongoing growth and success.

Responsibilities

• Use formal, data-driven problem-solving methodologies (e.g., PDCA, A3, 6-sigma, etc.) to drive their efforts forward and deliver sustainable results.
• Develop and implement data collection and analysis projects to define capability of current production processes to define improvement opportunities
• Understanding and defining production capabilities and applying capability data to engineering & production quality standards and specifications.
• Developing measurements and effectively communicating data to various organizational levels.
• Participating in lean initiatives, such as 5s, value stream teams, and blitz events as required.
• Working with manufacturing, continuous improvement, and other teams when cross-functional problem-solving initiatives are required.
• Working with Industrial Engineering and Accounting to determine the financial impact of the cost of poor quality (COPQ) and the benefits of continuous improvement projects.
• Developing training material, operating procedures, work instructions and training individuals/teams as needed in updated processes and procedures.
• Organizing meetings, events, and associated logistics related to QA activity.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered. Experience supporting quality and improvement initiatives within a manufacturing or industrial environment. 3-5 years' experience applying quality engineering principles, problem-solving methodologies, and continuous improvement tools to drive process and product quality improvements.

Fit for the role

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is preferred
• Project a positive, solution-seeking attitude in all business interactions.
• Solve complex business problems in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Employ a variety of QA / problem-solving tools and know when each is appropriate to use.
• Reject status quo and think beyond roadblocks, past experience, current practices to overcome hurdles and employ creative solutions.
• Work well in team environments, both as individual contributor and as a leader.
• Motivate and lead team members to participate, support, and share your enthusiasm and vision.
• Effectively communicate verbally, visually, and in writing to sell your ideas to various levels within the organization.
• Adapt and stay flexible within multiple business environments and audiences.
• Work at ease in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• In-depth knowledge of problem solving & quality assurance tools (PFMEA, CP…) with practical application experience.

Values and Culture

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define Dover to all our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially ourselves. These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis on which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company. Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit Winning Through Customers Respects and Values People Expectations for Results High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays
• This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.
• This position is eligible to earn commissions based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable commissions plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Company Overview

We are Dover Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach, our team takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible.