Quality Engineer

BW Converting; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Converting is seeking a Quality Engineer to investigate, analyze, and lead corrective actions for a wide range of manufacturing and supplier quality issues. You will collaborate with multiple departments to resolve issues and drive sustained quality improvements.

You will apply RCCA (3 Legged 5 Why) methodologies and coach teams to implement permanent actions, with emphasis on machining, assembly, and process controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with 5+ years in manufacturing roles such as Quality Engineering.
• Experience in OEM equipment, machining, and assembly environments.
• Experience with engineering drawings and tolerancing, engineering and manufacturing requirements.
• Experience coaching RCCA (3 Legged 5 Why) to permanent Corrective Actions.
• Experience working with internal & external customers to drive standard work around real RCCA.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and solve quality issues related to welding, machining, painting, assembly, testing, and supplier components.
• Investigate and correct internal, external, and interplant supplier quality issues.
• Coordinate containment and corrective action activities.
• Document quality issues and quality performance for RCCA.
• Lead process audits and other quality projects.
• Understand engineering drawings and specifications to assess conformance.
• Collaborate with product line teams, operations and suppliers to implement quality improvement plans.
• Work with design engineering, manufacturing engineering, global purchasing, supply chain, and operations.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to drive quality excellence.
• Coach and train team members in RCCA and permanent Corrective Actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

RCCA 5 Why

MS Excel

PowerPoint

LEAN

ISO 9001

Pareto Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

About Us

BW Converting is a strategic alliance of resources and services that bring together several Barry‑Wehmiller companies — Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D), STAX Technologies, Hudson‑Sharp, Baldwin Technologies and Northern Engraving and Machine. These industry leaders offer trusted brands and innovative technologies in the design, manufacture, and service of high‑performance converting and packaging machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, hygiene, bag‑converting, mailing, and printing industries.

Barry‑Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper‑converting industries. By blending people‑centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose‑driven growth, Barry‑Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description

The Quality Engineer will investigate, analyze, and lead corrective action for a wide variety of manufacturing and process issues related to our internal and external suppliers of parts and components. This position will collaborate with other departments to resolve issues, prevent recurrence, and continuously improve quality culture and sustained product quality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Analyze and solve problems on a wide variety of quality issues related to manufacturing processes such as welding, machining, painting, assembly, and test as well as components in the areas of Machining, Fab/Weld, Assembly, and Supply Chain.
• Investigate and correct quality issues for internal, external, and interplant supplier quality issues.
• Coordinate containment and corrective action activities.
• Thoroughly document quality issues and quality performance for Root Cause & Corrective Action.
• Lead process audits and other quality related projects.
• Understand details of engineering drawings and specifications to aid in assessment of conformance or non-conformance of a variety of conditions in manufactured components.
• Work with various product line teams, operations and suppliers to facilitate problem solving, supplier corrective action, evaluation, development and communication of quality improvement plans and metrics.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in design engineering, manufacturing engineering, global purchasing, supply chain, and operations.
• Actively support continuous improvement efforts to drive quality excellence within manufacturing operations, engineering, and Supply Chain.
• Coach and train team members as needed in Root Cause Analysis (3 Legged 5 Why) and resulting permanent Corrective Actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least 5 years’ experience in a related manufacturing role such as Quality Engineering, Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Supplier Quality, or Quality Management.
• Experience in an OEM equipment, machining, and assembly environment.
• Experience with engineering drawings, geometric and dimensional tolerancing, engineering and manufacturing requirements, and engineering specifications.
• Experience with coaching and sustaining Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) problem solving process (3 Legged 5 Why – Process, Detection, Systemic), resulting in implementation of permanent Corrective Actions.
• Experience working with both internal & external customers to drive standard work around real Root Cause Analysis with 3 Legged 5 Why as primary tool.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Demonstrated proficiency using Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) problem solving process such as 3 Legged 5 Why.
• Demonstrated proficiency using MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of PPAP, PFEMA/Control Plans, LEAN, ISO 9001:2008/2015.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Pareto and Statistical Analysis.

COMPETENCES

• Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions.
• Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Communicates Effectively – Developing and delivering multi‑mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Optimizes Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Drives Engagement – Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• Plans and Aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY

This position does not directly supervise other associates.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Typically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for frequent operation of a computer.
• Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about occasionally.
• Lift, move or otherwise transfer items up to 30 lbs. occasionally.
• Occasional exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards.
• Travel by air or car occasionally.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. It’s not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills, and is subject to change at any time.

At Barry‑Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry‑Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. This organization uses E‑Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre‑employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company

BW Converting