Quality Engineer 2

careers-strattec; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION in Wisconsin seeks a Quality Engineer to lead root-cause analysis, standardize QA processes, and drive PPAP readiness for automotive components. The role requires cross-functional leadership to implement corrective actions and cost-effective manufacturing solutions that meet world-class standards.

You will mentor QA Technicians and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to reduce scrap and variability while sustaining rigorous documentation and

Qualifications

• Proven experience with ISO/QS quality systems in manufacturing.
• Strong root-cause and corrective-action abilities.
• Ability to lead PPAP/APQP processes and coordinate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause and corrective action activities to improve KPI areas such as scrap, labor, performance, and variation.
• Develop standardized quality systems including detailed work instructions, APQP documents, error proofing, and QC controls.
• Perform QA duties related to APQP to enable successful component PPAP.
• Ensure consistent inspection, documentation, and sustainment of parts.
• Provide design feedback for manufacturability of new and existing components.
• Create training materials for Quality Technicians and Auditors.
• Monitor COQ metrics daily/weekly/monthly and identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead quality problem resolution with internal and external customers to meet expectations.
• Document and share lessons learned to the organization.
• Apply lean and Industry 4.0 concepts to streamline processes.

Skills

Quality systems knowledge

ISO QS9000 familiarity

Root cause analysis

8-D / 7-Phase problem solving

APQP documentation

SPC (statistical process control)

DOE / Design of experiments

Process variation reduction

Measurement systems analysis

Data collection & analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Automotive industry experience

Tools

MS Word/Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

Company Overview:STRATTEC Security Corporation is one of the world's largest suppliers providing access and security systems to the automotive market. This drives us to be an innovative company with the latest technology. STRATTEC creates exciting opportunities to people who like to work in an environment that challenges them to be creative, deal with multiple customers and projects, and research the latest technology. You will help STRATTEC to be a pioneer by working closely with the largest automotive customers in the world along with the largest electronic partners.

The ideal candidate will possess a team oriented attitude; have a multidiscipline background, and a passion for innovation. We are looking for leadership skills to develop a new group internally.

Job Description:

The Quality Engineer will bring root cause & corrective action standardization, scrap reduction, and implantation of quality systems. This associate will be a leader in the QA team and ensure that all new component PPAPs are completed on time for all components manufactured in the facility. This role will be a technical leader in our organization by leading in creating strategy, identifying opportunities, establishing collaborative environments, aligning with key stakeholders, prioritizing & planning activity, measuring results and communicating & rewarding the successes. It will require working closely across multiple teams to provide cost effective solutions that are designed for manufacturing at a world class level.

This role may have supervisory responsibilities for salary associates which would include interviewing, training, creating challenging objectives, planning/prioritizing work, appraising performance, providing constructive feedback, development planning, succession planning, and working with human resources to address all disciplinary/associate issues as necessary.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Lead as an expert root cause and corrective action activities to drive KPI improvement of scrap, labor, performance, and variation reduction.
• Lead the development of standardized systems and structure to ensure world class performance which includes detailed quality instructions, APQP documents, error proofing, and automated quality control systems.
• Perform all Quality team duties related to APQP documentation to facilitate successful component PPAP.
• Ensure consistency in the way parts are checked, documented, and sustained in the facility.
• Provide expert product design recommendations and feedback for new and existing components suitable for manufacturing consistently at world class performance levels.
• Provide training material/guidance Quality Technicians and Auditors on root cause, corrective action, and data collection.
• Monitor daily, weekly and monthly COQ metrics for opportunities.
• Lead communication in quality problem resolution with internal and external customer base to ensure customer expectations are fully met.
• Document and distribute lessons learned to the organization.
• Leverage lean concepts and industry benchmarks such as visual factory, standard work, error proofing, single piece flow, six sigma, Red X, kaizen, TPM and Industry 4.0 to simplify the organization and eliminate decisions in the design, manufacture, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting processes.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Qualifications

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Working knowledge of quality systems.
• Working within ISO, QS9000 or other quality systems.
• Assessed or managed portions of a quality system.
• Assisted/coordinated improvements to portions of a quality system.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of variation concepts.
• Quantifying process/system variables.
• Recommend appropriate measurement methods.
• Define common and special causes.
• Demonstrated systemic problem solving methods through 8-D, 7-Phase, 5-Phase or similar disciplined approach.
• Demonstrated effective implementation of statistical process control in a manufacturing environment.
• Measurement system analysis of inspection/test equipment.
• Determination of rational subgroups.
• Identification and isolation of special and common cause.
• Reduction of variation.
• Demonstrated experience in statistical analysis/Significance testing/Design of experiments-Tauguchi/Reliability for validation test plans.
• Working knowledge of advance product quality planning/Creation of flow, process failure mode analysis, control plans/Validation of flow, process failure mode analysis and control plans.
• Able to manage multiple projects/Time management skills/Effectively communicate issues and implement solutions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required.
• 2 years automotive experience.
• Computer – MS Word/Excel.

STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION is an equal opportunity employer and practices affirmative action to recruit, hire, train, upgrade, transfer and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.