Quality Engineer

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 78,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, vision

401(k) + ESPP

Paid time off + tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer for Allentown, PA on-site. You will engage with operations and engineering to drive problem-solving, apply statistical methods, and manage quality plans across incoming, in-process, and finished goods.

The role requires a BS in a related field, 5+ years in manufacturing/quality, and Lean Six Sigma/CQE experience with SAP, SPC, Minitab and Power BI proficiency. Expect a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or QualityEngineering or Statistics preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing and quality field.
• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt and/or CQE equivalent training and certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability functioning as a key member of a cross-functional team in problem-solving and Continuous Improvement activities.
• Must possess knowledge of gaging and inspection techniques, including GD&T.
• Proficiency in 8D, CAPA, 5Y, DMAIC problem-solving and corrective actions.
• Proficiency in system/process improvement tools (SPC, FMEA, DOE, 8D, Lean, PPAP, CPK, etc.).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodology, DMAIC; ISO 9001 audit experience.
• Knowledge of SAP, SPC software, Microsoft Office, Minitab and Power BI; customer-focused.

Responsibilities

• Engage daily with Operations and Engineering to facilitate problem-solving and corrective action.
• Use statistical techniques to evaluate variation, drive quality, cost, and schedule targets.
• Manage quality procedures, corrective actions, and supplier quality for new products.
• Gather quality data and provide monthly internal and external reports for continuous improvement.
• Support DFMEA/PFMEA, create control plans for manufacturing with embedded process controls.
• Support NCMR, root-cause analyses, and disposition processes.
• Develop PPAPs and lead measurement systems analysis (MSA) as required.
• Define and monitor quality plans for incoming, in-process, and finished goods inspections; maintain specs.
• Assist Engineering with specs for Raw and Finished Goods; monitor supplier quality management.
• Drive root cause corrective actions for customer complaints, supplier and manufacturing quality.
• Support quality management system maintenance and ISO requirements; lead continuous improvement (5S, Kaizen, Lean).
• Participate in audits and drive continuous improvement metrics (CPK/PPK, DPMO, scrap).

Skills

Gaging & inspection techniques

GD&T

8D CAPA DMAIC

Problem solving

CPK/PPAP

Lean manufacturing

DMAIC

Quality system tools

Customer focus

Education

BS in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or QualityEngineering or Statistics

Tools

SAP

SPC software

Microsoft Office

Minitab

Power BI

Job description

Quality Engineer– Allentown, PA, United States – On-site

Come build your career.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:

As a Quality Engineer, you’ll be part of our Allentown, PA team working as an Onsite employee. You’ll get to:

• Engage daily with the appropriate Operations and Engineering personnel,helping to facilitate daily problem-solving and effective corrective action
• Utilizestatistical techniques and preventive action methods to evaluate, initiate, identify, and control sources of variation detrimental to quality, cost, and schedule targets, including, but not limited to, quality and cost data analysis, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action investigations, process validations, and supplier quality integration tasks.
• Responsible for all quality procedures and processes, corrective actions required, and supporting all supplier quality aspects regarding new products and new supplier approvals.
• Gather and process quality data and provide monthly reports both internally and externally for the company as required, then utilize this data to drive continuous improvement relative to Safety, Quality, and Productivity.
• Facilitate and provide valuable input to the DFMEA & PFMEA processes, ultimately creating control plans for all manufacturing processes with a strong focus on embedded process controls / error-proofing.
• Support the Non-Conforming Material Review (NCMR) process as required, ensuring an expedient root cause analysis and disposition process is maintained.
• Perform and develop PPAPs as required.
• Responsible for performing or leading measurement systems analysis (MSAs) as required.
• As required, define, establish, implement, train, and monitor quality plans for incoming inspection, in-process inspections, and finished goods inspections. Includes test equipment, gages, inspection procedures, frequency of inspections, forms, records, boundary samples, masters
• Assist Engineering in defining and maintaining all specs (Raw and Finished Goods).
• Responsible for monitoring and developing total supplier quality management system
• Drive root cause and corrective action on identified issues (customer complaints, supplier quality, manufacturing quality, and management systems).
• Assist Quality Manager in establishing, implementing and maintaining the quality management system.
• Drive Continuous Improvement activities to enhance the quality system, such as 5S, Kaizen/Lean methods, First Pass Yield, DPMO, Scrap % metrics, Capability (CPK & PPK).
• Adhere to all ISO requirements, including conducting internal and external audits as required

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or QualityEngineering or Statistics preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing and quality field
• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt and/or CQE equivalent training and certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability functioning as a key member of a cross-functional team in problem-solving and Continuous Improvement activities.
• Must possess knowledge of gaging and inspection techniques, including GD&T
• Proficiency in effective problem-solving and corrective action processes (8D, CAPA, 5Y, DMAIC)
• Proficiency in system/process improvement tools (SPC, FMEA, DOE, 8D, TQM – Lean, PPAP, CPK, etc.)
• Knowledge and participation in Lean Manufacturing methodology, DMAIC
• ISO 9001 Audit Experience
• Knowledge/Proficiency in computer systems like SAP, SPC software, Microsoft Office, Minitab, and Power BI
• Customer Focus, results-driven with emphasis on keeping customer and business commitments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Will be working in a manufacturing plant with varying climate
• Able to lift, push and/or pull up to 33lbs individually and up to 66lbs as a team

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn’t stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

Learning & Development:

Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:

We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:

You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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The Salary range for this position is $77,600.00 - $124,900.00

• This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.

• The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.

• The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.

• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools sand other partner programs.