Quality Engineer

Manitou Group; Madison (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k matching

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Employee and family activities

Job summary

Manitou Group in Madison, South Dakota, is seeking a Quality Engineer to plan, implement and control quality across receiving, in-process and final inspections. You will lead corrective actions, document control, and support lean improvements while ensuring compliance with corporate directives.

We value experience in SPC, gage R&R, MSA, and Six Sigma tools; BS in Engineering or 7 years manufacturing experience; and ability to supervise QA staff.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or 7 years manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of SPC, gage R&R and MSA.
• Familiarity with APQP, FMEAs, PPAPs.
• Experience with Google Workspace or MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and control quality procedures and costs.
• Assist in setting inspection standards and criteria.
• Lead corrective actions to prevent recurrence of failures.
• Supervise QA Technicians and QA staff as needed.
• Support lean manufacturing and waste reduction.
• Maintain inspection records and support supplier issues.

Skills

Statistical Process Control concepts

Gage R&R / MSA interpretation

Six Sigma knowledge

Design of Experiments

Education

BS in Engineering or 7 years manufacturing 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.