Quality Engineer

Manitou Bf; Madison (SD); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k matching

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness activities

Job summary

Manitou Group in Madison, South Dakota, is seeking a Quality Engineer to plan, implement and control inspection, test, and production quality in collaboration with the Plant Quality Manager.

The role emphasizes defining standards, supporting lean manufacturing, supplier interactions, and using Six Sigma tools to prevent recurrence of issues, with an onsite arrangement and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or 7 years relevant manufacturing experience.
• Experience in quality supervision and interaction with internal/external partners.
• Knowledge of SPC, MSA, Six Sigma concepts and PPAPs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning product quality goals and objectives.
• Establish and implement inspection procedures for products, materials, and processes.
• Define acceptance criteria based on customer feedback.
• Notify discrepancies promptly to responsible parties.
• Maintain adequate inspection records.
• Assist with corrective actions for recurring issues.
• Train staff on standards and processes for continuous improvement.
• Manage non-conforming material; supervise containment, rework and release.
• Analyze complaints and failures; implement permanent corrective actions.
• Supervise QA inspectors and technicians per timelines.
• Provide equipment, methods, and staffing for precision measuring instruments.
• Assist with supplier issues.
• Visit supplier/customer facilities to discuss quality issues.
• Perform SPC studies and MSA; solve problems.
• Write objective reports using statistical analysis to draw conclusions.
• Act as representative for the Quality Management System when required.
• Support production documents creation, management and control.
• Support lean manufacturing by reducing waste.
• Collaborate with management, engineering and staff to facilitate production.
• Other duties as determined by the Quality Manager.

Skills

Quality supervision

SPC & MSA

DOE

APQP & FMEA

PPAP

Six Sigma

Documentation tools

Education

BS in Engineering or 7 years experience

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Job description

Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. Based on a “One United Team” focus, we internationally cultivate our purpose-driven and agile work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we cultivate, build and elevate our more than 6000 employees and their diversity across more than 30 countries we operate in. There are 6 main plants with locations in France, the USA, India, Italy and more than 30 subsidiaries all around the world.

Are you looking for a new opportunity? Join us to be part of our continuous success.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

The Quality Engineer will plan, implement and control various methods, equipment, procedures, and costs to monitor and control product quality as established by the Plant Quality Manager and Corporate Directives in areas of receiving inspection, final inspection, audit inspection, and other related areas.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in planning product quality goals and objectives.

Establish and implement applicable procedures for inspection of products, materials, and processes at various stages in manufacturing.

Assist in defining standards to be used as acceptance criteria for products and materials based on customer feedback.

Implement timely notification of discrepancies in process material to those responsible. Ensure adequate inspection records are maintained. Assist with corrective actions to repetitive quality problems.

Train others on standards and processes as needed to make continuous improvements.

Manage activities required for non-conforming material. Supervise the containment, rework, and release of product.

Analyze customer complaint reports and internal failure reports. Research causes of recurring failures and implement permanent corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Supervise activities of Q.A. Analysis/Inspectors/Technicians/QE Technicians as timelines and objectives dictate.

Provide required equipment, methods, procedures, and staffing to maintain adequate precision measuring instruments for the various manufacturing areas.

Provide assistance with internal/external supplier issues.

Visit supplier or customer facilities when required to discuss quality related issues.

Perform process capability studies and measurement system analysis to assist in solving problems as requested by internal or external customers or as need dictates.

Write objective reports based on observed data with applicable statistical data analysis techniques to draw scientific conclusions.

When required, act as a Representative for the Quality Management System.

Support production document (WI, JI, prints, etc.) creation, management, and control as required.

Support lean manufacturing concepts by seeking and reducing waste.

Work with management, engineering, and other staff regarding capabilities, scheduling, and other considerations to facilitate the production of products for the customer. Other duties as determined by the Quality Manager.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience preferred but not required, with a preference for manufacturing and metrology processes.

EXPERTISE:

Ability to supervise Quality Assurance Technicians and advise on Quality Assurance Procedures.

Specialized knowledge and working ability of S.P.C. concepts and implementation techniques including performing and interpreting gage R&Rs or MSEs.

Knowledge of Six Sigma tools, including Design of Experiments

Knowledge of APQPs, FMEAs, PPAPs

Knowledge of document software such as Google Workspace or MS Office products.

EDUCATION:

BS in Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial) or a minimum of 7 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS:

This role will require excellent communication skills to interact effectively with both internal and external partners

sourcing

production teams

manufacturing support

site management

What does MANITOU Group offer?

• Base Salary Range between $60,000 – $85,000 per year, plus a potential annual bonus based on performance metrics
  • Actual pay determined by experience level, skills, qualifications & work location
• This position is located onsite in Madison, South Dakota
• Travel Requirements – no travel required besides potential periodic visits to our Yankton, South Dakota plant
• In addition to an inclusive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program including Medical/Dental/Vision, a matching 401k, tuition reimbursement, volunteer program, wellness activities, employee and family activities throughout the year and so much more!
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
• Manitou Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status or disability status.