Quality Engineer

Milwaukee-Tool; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site grab-n-go food and coffee

Benefits site access

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Quality Engineer II to strengthen our Manufacturing Quality Engineering team. You will develop and improve quality procedures, perform metrology inspections, and drive root-cause analysis to protect our Made in USA hand tools.

In this role you will partner with manufacturing and suppliers to reduce process variation, execute design reviews for new products, and lead continuous improvement projects using statistical methods and data analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience in metal manufacturing and/or plastic injection molding.
• Strong statistical data analysis ability (Minitab).
• Excellent problem-solving and ability to work under pressure.
• Willing to travel <10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise procedures, system instructions, standards and work instructions.
• Perform process analysis to facilitate process improvement and cost reduction.
• Track process performance and provide feedback to engineering, manufacturing and management.
• Perform performance testing on production products.
• Maintain product conformance via metrology inspections.
• Work with suppliers on process improvement to reduce variation and increase control.
• Lead continuous improvement with data analysis and DOE studies.
• Participate in design reviews for new products and QC planning.
• Conduct quality system audits and action tracking.

Skills

Statistical data analysis

Problem solving

Project management

Mentoring experience

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Minitab

Solidworks

Data Analytics

ML/AI knowledge

Job description

Job Description:INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success – so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to create disruptive new technologies and solutions as part of our Manufacturing Quality Engineering team.Our Manufacturing Quality Engineering Team is responsible for bringing life to Made in USA Hand Tools, with every manufacturing phase of our Made in USA Hand Tool products happening in-house under the watch of this team. We continue to invest in quality engineering resources to support our growing Made in USA product lines. We are pushing the limits in technology driven quality engineering, best in class testing, process improvement and inspection excellence, integrated quality systems, real-time data monitoring and predictive analytics.Behind our doors you’ll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to design and develop the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you’ll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.Year after year, our team continues to make significant breakthroughs in the industry. We’re just getting started. To learn more about our story click HERE .The Quality Engineer will support the manufacturing environment through the development, implementation and improvement of quality procedures, instructions and other processes, as well as enforce product dimensional and performance specifications through testing. The Quality Engineer II will also be involved in root cause analysis and process improvement activities.You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:Develop and revise procedures, system instructions, standards and work instructions for new and existing products in a startup factory.Perform process analysis on machines, equipment and systems to facilitate process improvement and cost reduction. Track process performance and provide feedback to engineering, manufacturing and management.Perform performance testing on production products to ensure specifications are met.Maintain product conformance through performing metrology and/or metallurgy inspections.Work with manufacturing and suppliers in process improvement to reduce process variation and increase process control.Work with the plant Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure quality product is being supplied/processed is of the highest quality.Work with cross functional teams on continuous improvement activities through statistical analysis and data analysis, such as process capability study, Gauge R&R, process flowcharting, design of experiments.Help manage and create corrective action plans to ensure timely root cause/8D analysis and effective corrective/preventive action.Participate in reviewing designs of new products and engineering changes with respect to product quality control planning and gauge requirements.Perform process and quality system audits to ensure compliance to specifications and documented procedures.Determine acceptance quality levels by means of random sampling techniques, where feasible.Track project schedules to ensure adherence to timelinesWorks on projects and continuous improvement initiatives in a self-directed mannerWhat TOOLS you’ll bring with you:Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related technical field.1-3 years of related work experience in a manufacturing setting.Experience in metal manufacturing and plastic injection molding preferred. (i.e. Machining, stamping, forging, or assembly)Strong statistical data analysis ability (Minitab, etc.)Excellent problem-solving skills, exercises independent judgement and works well under pressure in a dynamic environment.Self-motivated, organized, efficient, process oriented with a strong work ethic.Project management and mentoring experience a plus.Ability to travel <10%.Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:ASQ or similar Quality CertificationWorking knowledge of Solidworks/Data Analytics/ML/AI.We provide these great perks and benefits:Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.Generous 401 (K) savings plan.Education assistance.On-site grab-n-go food and coffee service.And many more, check out our benefits site HERE .Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.