Quality Engineer 1

City of Shakopee, MN; Arkansas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive quality improvements in manufacturing. You will analyze trends, lead CAPA activities, and coordinate PPAPs, PFMEAs, and capability studies to reduce risk and improve product quality.

You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams, perform statistical analyses, and mentor others in proper use of quality tools, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience as a Technician or Engineer in a Manufacturing environment (including internship or co-op).
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Analyze quality trends and recommend improvements to reduce Cost of Quality and improve yield.
• Lead or participate on continuous improvement or corrective action teams as assigned.
• Determine root cause of quality problems and implement corrective actions.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to qualify and approve new processes, capital equipment and materials.
• Prepare detailed quality plans for small-scale projects to reduce risk of producing non-conformances.
• Provide or coordinate required project quality deliverables (PPAP, D/PFMEA, capability studies, statistical analysis, inspection plans, quality records, MSA, workmanship standards).
• Complete or assist with quality actions stemming from Design Reviews, DFMEA’s and PFMEA’s.
• Provide training and mentoring on quality tools.
• Recommend design, manufacturing or control changes to improve performance, quality or reliability.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Quality engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Analyze quality trends and recommend improvements to help reduce Cost of Quality and improve yield.
• Lead or participate on continuous improvement or corrective action teams as assigned.
• Determine root cause of quality problems and implement effective corrective action.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to qualify and approve new processes, capital equipment and materials.
• Prepare detailed quality plans for small-scale projects to reduce risk of producing non-conformances.
• Provide or coordinate required project quality related deliverables, such as, PPAP’s, D/PFMEA, capability studies, statistical analysis, inspection plans, quality records, MSA, and workmanship standards.
• Complete or assist with quality actions stemming from Design Reviews, DFMEA’s and PFMEA’s.
• Provide training and mentoring to promote proper use and understanding of quality tools.
• Recommend design, manufacturing or control changes to increase product performance, quality or reliability.
• Participate on Material Review Board. Coordinate inspections or tests if necessary to determine disposition.
• Work with suppliers on PPAP’s for new suppliers, new parts and new tools.
• Work with suppliers on corrective actions for non-conforming parts.
• Other duties as assigned.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
• Experience as a Technician or Engineer in a Manufacturing environment (including internship or co-op experience)
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient utilization of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering
• 2-3 years experience as a Technician or Engineer in a Manufacturing environment
• Proficient in technical skills, such as, statistical analysis, FMEA, SPC and other common quality tools
• Experience with ERP and QMS software (JDE and EtQ preferred)
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, or Technician
• 6 Sigma or other Lean Manufacturing Certification
• ISO9000 experience

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

At Emerson, we are committed to encouraging a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their outstanding experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that encourages innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

The philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.