Quality Engineer

BCI Burke Company; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing firm located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, is seeking a Quality Engineer. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure quality in manufacturing processes, managing non-conformance, and leading continuous improvement projects. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in quality assurance with at least 7 years of experience, a relevant engineering degree, and a passion for maintaining high-quality standards in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing and supply chain environment.
• Previous ISO QMS and EMS auditing experience.
• Certified Quality Engineer through ASQ.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to determine part features.
• Resolve quality issues related to materials.
• Lead Continuous Improvement Projects as necessary.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Quality improvement

Problem-solving techniques

Continuous improvement

Statistical techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CAD design systems (Inventor)

Inspection systems (Polyworks, V-Tube)

Job description

Join to apply for the Quality Engineer role at BCI Burke Company

We’re a growing company that designs and manufactures playground equipment for communities around the world. Be part of something bigger with BCI Burke Company and help bring play to communities!

What Moves You?

We’re not going to lie; this is an amazing opportunity. It requires hard work, a lot of creativity, enthusiasm, and an abundance of Purple Passion (defining a love of play, bringing play to communities, and a specific love of Burke and those you work with).

The Role – What You’ll Do!

• Collaborate with quality, manufacturing, and engineering personnel to determine critical part features and review manufacturability of design. Make recommendations to modify part specifications and tolerances as necessary to support cost‑effective production.
• Provide engineering support to operations ensuring consistent application of quality techniques.
• Resolve quality issues of capability, tolerancing, and materials related issues.
• Identify root cause problems, examine solution options, implement action plans, and provide resources through timely use of corrective actions.
• Effectively communicate and reinforce commitment to quality improvement efforts.
• Participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning activities to determine appropriate use of existing and new measurement systems during new process design and startup.
• Coordinate pre‑launch production trial run process monitoring.
• Lead the development of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Create and maintain Control Plans and FMEA throughout the life of the process.
• Identify, implement, and support use of enhanced gaging and inspection devices to support control plans, first article inspection, and process improvement projects.
• Facilitate and promote use of appropriate problem‑solving techniques for effective root cause analysis and successful corrective action.
• Lead Continuous Improvement Projects as deemed necessary based on risks and opportunities.
• Apply appropriate statistical techniques.
• Determine and apply appropriate Measurement System Analysis tools.

Systems

• Recommend and implement to the quality system that result in improved corporate quality performance, increased customer satisfaction, and/or simplification of processes to reduce costs.
• Support and participate in internal and external quality audits.
• Oversee the controlled document system, ensuring final review of all changes to procedures, work instructions, forms, and other associated documents to meet ISO 9001 requirements.
• Oversee gage management system and ensure appropriate use and protection practices are in place for the shop floor.
• Manage Non‑Conformance and Rework process to ensure trends are monitored and addressed as needed and rework is completed within specified tolerances.

Qualifications That Move Us!

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Manufacturing or Industrial) or an associate’s degree in a similar field with 7+ years of progressive experience in Quality Improvement roles.
• 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing and supply chain environment, actively driving improvement.
• Mechanical aptitude (intuitive understanding of mechanical processes).
• Previous work experience in an organization that supplied manufactured products to direct customers.
• Advocating as the voice of the customer, pursuing the highest quality expectations from the organization.
• Previous ISO QMS and EMS auditing experience.
• Technical knowledge of laser cutting, tube/sheet forming, welding, and machining processes.
• Certified Quality Engineer through ASQ.
• Working knowledge of GD&T standards.
• Experience with CAD design systems (Inventor) and inspection systems (Polyworks, V‑Tube).

Teamwork

We have an awesome team at BCI Burke Company and the right individual for this role will fit well within our culture of teamwork, straightforward and open communication. You also need to have a passion for people and play!

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Quality Assurance and Engineering

Industries

Recreational Facilities and Manufacturing