Quality Engineer

Wagner International AG; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading coating technology company in Minnesota is seeking a Quality Engineer to assure product specifications and lead supplier development. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment. Familiarity with APQP methodologies and ERP systems, preferably SAP, is essential. The role requires collaboration with various teams to ensure quality standards are met and involves some international travel. The position offers a salary of $90,000 to $115,000 plus profit sharing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical knowledge of paint application equipment/hydraulics is a strong plus.
• Experience working with ERP systems, SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize ERP system to analyze supplier data for development.
• Participate in design using APQP/PPAP methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing processes.

Skills

Data analytics

Knowledge applying APQP methodologies

Statistical methods knowledge

Microsoft Office products

Complex problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Minitab or similar software

Power BI

Job description

Overview

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With more than 2,000 employees at 21 locations worldwide, we are one of the market-leading manufacturers of innovative coating technology. Do-it-yourselfers, craftsmen and industrial customers rely on our innovative products, resource-saving technologies and fast service. We seek talented people who think and act like us: enthusiastic all-rounders, thinkers and doers, technicians and tinkerers who respect, trust and complement each other to shape the future of coating technology together.

Position

Quality Engineer

Plymouth, MN, US, 55447

Regular • Full-Time (Onsite)

Pay: $90,000-115,000 + profit sharing

Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis

Position Objective

Assure Wagner Spray Tech products conform to specifications set forth in engineering documentation, while operating in the most cost-effective manner. Through active participation and involvement, lead efforts to support supplier development creating process and procedures, drive metrics and digital solutions for gathering and presenting data and information to make better and faster decisions. New product development and sustaining engineering activities in a manner that results in product designs that meet user expectations. Work with key suppliers to improve design to manufacture components and products.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the ERP system to measure and analyze supplier data to drive action plans related to supplier development and process improvement to meet minimum quality and delivery standards. Support and lead investigations related to non-conforming product and assure corrective actions are implemented that address the root cause, internal to Wagner and external working with suppliers.
• Participate in the design and deployment of processes, products and projects using APQP/PPAP methodologies for product and part approval to manage change and improve product quality.
• Ensure manufacturing processes adhere to standards by collaborating with Manufacturing Execution System Team to guide data acquisition, analyze production data and take real time corrective actions based on available information. Implement systems to ensure conformity and accuracy in the production process to ensure products adhere to company standards and requirements.
• Develop and utilize business intelligence systems to manage customer information and process improvement actions. Preparing reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data.
• Performs other duties and assumes accountabilities as apparent or as delegated, including mutually agreed upon objectives.

Relationship To Others

Provides work direction to outside supplier partners, internal inspection, and test employees. Works closely with peers in Manufacturing and Production Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Procurement, Marketing, Product Management, Technical Service, and supplier partners. Travel required: International travel required, 10% estimated. Occasional need to interact with suppliers and Wagner sites outside standard working hours.

Dimensions Of Position

Position is critical to the company’s objective to introduce new products that are successful in the market. Develop new and existing suppliers and create the operational procedures to sustain the gains. Works with sensitive company design and quality data including specifications and costs. Produce and present data for decision making.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. Technical knowledge of paint application equipment/hydraulics a strong plus. Good working knowledge of various manufacturing processes including injection molding, die casting, machining, extrusions and electro-mechanical assembly, management, and analysis of data.
• Experience with engineering documentation systems, design drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, gauging and a variety of inspection/test equipment and design-support tools such as QFD, D-FMEA, PFMEA. Experience with Control Plans, APQP, PPAP, and understanding of 8D (Ishikawa) root cause analysis, process and procedure creation.
• Familiar with ISO 9000 requirements.
• ASQ or Six Sigma Certification is preferred.
• Experience working with ERP systems, SAP preferred. Able to produce and present data and analytics for improvement.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Data analytics, understanding of ERP systems and data collection and presentation, SAP preferred.
• Knowledge applying APQP methodologies.
• Data analysis including SPC and other statistical methods, understanding of industrial quality control software (Minitab and similar).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Power BI.
• Quality systems and ISO Standards application and implementation knowledge.
• Team player who maintains a positive attitude.
• Analytical skills, critical thinking.
• Influential and able to work with other people.
• Driver towards continuous improvement/ quality focused.
• Takes initiative and ownership to drive tasks to completion.
• Exercises good judgment and decision making.
• Possesses complex problem-solving skills.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a standard or home office environment which requires occasionally lifting articles such as file boxes or heavier materials with help from others and/or lifting and carrying light objects frequently. This position is hybrid, averaging 4 days per week in the office.

EEO Statement

Wagner is dedicated to the ongoing journey of equity, diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to be themselves. We don’t discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require any accommodation throughout the hiring process, please let us know how we can assist you.