Quality Engineer I (62260)

Merco & Frymaster; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k)

PTO

Training & Development

Tuition Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Frymaster seeks a Quality Engineer I to ensure products meet quality standards and to drive continuous improvement. You will design and maintain QC processes, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams from product design to production in Shreveport, LA.

Reporting to the Director of Quality, you will implement CAPA plans, lead audits, and help sustain a QMS aligned with ISO standards. Expect to train staff, maintain 5S, and travel up to 10% domestically.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or 8 years' experience in lieu of degree.
• 3-5 years' experience in quality.
• CQE training (certificate) is a plus.
• Knowledge of statistical software.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication across levels of staff and management.

Responsibilities

• Work with department personnel and request headcount to support demand.
• Provide training and support to QA/QC team on systems and processes.
• Ensure cross training for every workstation.
• Drive employee engagement and continuous learning.
• Maintain 5S for cleanliness and part presentation.
• Ensure PPE compliance and proper maintenance of tooling/equipment.
• Review FPY and implement countermeasures to improve yield.
• Lead CAPA plans to prevent recurrence and address issues.
• Develop and sustain a Quality Management System to ISO standards.
• Occasional off-schedule hours to meet goals and travel up to 10%.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or 8 years' experience in lieu of degree

3-5 years' experience in quality

CQE training

Statistical software

Manufacturing processes

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

We are Frymaster! We design, manufacture and supply best-in-class commercial fryers for the global foodservice market. We empower you to grow with us. We recognize you and reward you. We win together as one team. Bring your passion for excellence to our table.

As Quality Engineer I, you will be responsible for ensuring that products and services meet established quality standards. This involves designing, implementing, and maintaining quality control processes, conducting inspections and tests, analyzing data, and collaborating with various teams to resolve quality issues. The Quality Engineer also plays a key role in continuous improvement efforts by proactively identifying areas for enhancement and recommending process adjustments.

Reporting directly to the Director of Quality, this position is based in Shreveport, LA.

This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work and reside in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin or Wyoming. Due to payroll, tax, and employment law requirements, applicants must be located in one of these states at the time of hire.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Work with department personnel and request an appropriate headcount as needed to support customer demand and schedule attainment.
• Provide training and support to quality assurance/control team members, focusing on systems, policies, procedures, and core processes.
• Ensure cross training for every workstation.
• Drive employee engagement.
• Provide continuous learning opportunities for employees.
• Maintain 5S to ensure cleanliness and part presentation.
• Ensure PPE compliance and tooling and other powered equipment is properly maintained.
• Review first pass yield (FPY) and work with teams on countermeasures to prevent and improve.
• Responsible for daily tactical issues related to internal and external quality.
• Improve product quality by making recommendations for change.
• Conduct proactive audits to detect gaps early and ensure continuous process improvement.
• Monitor non-conforming.
• Take a proactive approach by preventing defects from the start of the development process rather than finding them later.
• Work with relevant teams to develop and implement corrective and preventative action (CAPA) plans to address identified issues and prevent recurrence.
• Conducts and leads process improvement efforts as an individual and through teams to complete initiatives.
• Must be able to work off-schedule hours to meet goals and objectives.
• Develops and sustains a Quality Management System (QMS) to ISO standards.

Qualifications Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or 8 years' experience in lieu of degree
• 3-5 years' experience in quality

Skills & Abilities

• C.Q.E. and/or Quality Assurance training with certificate underway or completed a plus.
• Knowledge of statistical software.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Knowledgeable of MS Office products.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management

Working Conditions

• Factory/office work environment
• Ability to work mandatory overtime, flexible hours, and/or overtime on short notice.
• Ability to work throughout a manufacturing environment, including standing, walking, kneeling, and navigating production areas
• Must be able to travel domestically up to 10% of the time.

Our Benefits

We believe that our people our one of our most valuable assets. That's why we provide our employees with a competitive benefits package that helps protect their health, income and lifestyle. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and can include the following:

• Competitive wage
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) savings plan
• Wellness Program
• Supplemental Health Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training and Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Holiday Pay opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Basic Life Insurance
• Leave Program
• Employee Events and more...

* Frymaster, a Welbilt brand, creates award-winning, innovative, commercial fryers that are taking frying technology to a new level. We've taken the guesswork out of oil management for crews and operators. Our fryers walk crews through step-by-step processes to filter the oil simply and safely to extend oil life and increase profitability. Everybody wins with Frymaster fryers. The Frymaster facility in Shreveport, LA is a division of Ali Group.For more information about Frymaster, visit www.frymaster.com

Welbilt, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, medical condition, or any other status protected by law. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge, abilities, and business need.