Quality Engineer

Johnson Controls; Marinette (WI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls Wisconsin seeks a Quality Engineer to drive end-to-end QA of industrial processes, materials and products. You will lead improvements toward Zero Defects, support APQP/PPAP for new product introductions, and ensure ISO 9001 compliance and robust process controls.

You will analyze data, perform root cause problem solving with 8D, Six Sigma, Mistake Proofing, and SPC, collaborating with cross-functional teams to reduce CoPQ and external parts per million.

Qualifications

• English proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing).
• Minimum 2 years of QA experience in ISO/TS manufacturing.
• Root cause problem-solving with 8D, Six Sigma, Mistake Proofing, and SPC.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and technical drawings/standards.
• Experience with NPI/APQP and PPAP processes.
• Demonstrated resiliency and process-focused quality implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead process and product quality improvements toward Zero Defects.
• Guide cross-functional teams to reduce CoPQ and EPPM via structured problem solving.
• Maintain ISO 9001 QMS and support internal/external audits.
• Plan and oversee inspection, testing, and process controls to meet specs.
• Lead APQP stage gates and PPAP for new product/process development.
• Maintain knowledge of government/industry quality standards for compliance.

Skills

English proficiency

Root cause analysis

8D

Six Sigma

Mistake Proofing

Statistical Process Control

ISO 9001 knowledge

NPI/APQP experience

PPAP experience

APQP experience

Resiliency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Johnson Controls , a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years , Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

This position plans and conducts activities concerned with the end-to-end quality assurance of industrial processes, materials, and products by performing the following duties:

How you will do it:

• Lead improvement of processes and products with the goal of Zero Defects through enhanced Process Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (pFMEA), Mistake Proofing techniques, and robust Control Plans.
• Lead cross-functional teams to reduce the Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ) and EPPM (External parts per million) through structured root cause problem-solving activities such as 8D and Six Sigma.
• Improve and sustain the ISO 9001 Quality Management System, including performance of internal system audits and/or layered process audits, as well as support external audits.
• Plan and oversee the analysis, inspection, testing, and other process controls to assure the quality of the factory products or components to meet specification.
• Lead assigned Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) stage gate quality deliverables for new product/process development and Engineering Change Notification (ECN) projects including Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Maintain a working knowledge of necessary government and industry quality codes and standards to ensure product compliance.

What we look for

Required:

• English language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking)
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering)
• Minimum 2 years of related Quality Engineering experience in an ISO/TS certified manufacturing environment
• Strong background of root cause problem-solving including knowledge of 8D, Six Sigma, Mistake Proofing, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools and techniques.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Prior experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) techniques including Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Demonstrated strengths of resiliency and process focus implementing Quality standards and best practices.

Preferred:

• Masters Degree (Engineering, Business, or Quality)
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification

SALARY RANGE

SALARY RANGE : $60,600 - $91,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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