Quality Engineer II - Fabrication

Sub-Zero, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) savings and profit sharing

On-site UW Health clinic

Education assistance

Electric vehicle charging

Maternity & paternity leave

Job summary

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove in Madison, WI seeks a Quality Engineer II to lead a team of quality technicians within the Fabrication Business Unit and report to the Quality Department. The role focuses on advancing the Sub-Zero Quality System and driving product and process improvements.

Growth opportunities exist for leaders or technical experts, with daily KPI review, data-driven decisions, and a roadmap for new equipment, tools, and training to elevate quality and performance across our luxury

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent quality engineering experience.
• 5+ years in manufacturing or quality engineering.
• Experience applying advanced statistical methods in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with Lean or DMAIC tools.
• Familiarity with measurement practices and APQP tools.
• Ability to collaborate across teams to solve problems and improve safety, quality, delivery and cost.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of quality technicians and develop their skills.
• Serve as SME for measurement and data-driven decision making (Measure link, Minitab).
• Identify trends, determine root cause, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead and facilitate Lean process improvement initiatives (LEAN).
• Daily review of key quality indicators and communicate findings to the team.
• Develop and implement a quality roadmap with new equipment, tools, training to improve quality and performance.
• Develop quality system requirements for new or revised products and processes.
• Provide daily reporting to all levels up to the executive level.

Skills

Team leadership

Data driven decision making

Statistical methods

Lean principles

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Minitab

APQP tools

SolidWorks

Job description

We welcome you to join Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove as a Quality Engineer II as a key member of the Sub-Zero Fabrication Business Unit leading a team of quality technicians in manufacturing fabrication, reporting to the functional Quality Department.

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances is a longstanding, family-owned company in the Madison area. Icons of design and paragons of performance and quality, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove are the refrigeration, cooking, and dishwashing specialists found in world’s most luxurious homes. We look for team members who are driven by innovation and excellence, striving to serve our customers by doing what is right—with integrity, teamwork, and accountability.

Growth and development are important aspects of this position. Whether you aspire to be a leader or a technical expert, this position will set you up for success in the future.

Primary Responsibilities

This position is responsible for supporting and continually improving the Sub-Zero Quality System by facilitating continuous product and process improvements so we can exceed the expectations of those we service by providing high quality, innovative, value added, luxury appliance products and services.

• Leading a team of quality technicians – training, developing, ensuring the team has all the tools and direction to be successful.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) leading measurement and data driven decision making for the team- (Measure link, Minitab).
• Identify trends, determine root cause, and develop corrective actions.
• Leading & facilitating process improvement methods (LEAN)
• Daily review of key quality indicators to drive change at a preventative level with communication to the team.
• Develop quality roadmap - research, recommend, and implement new equipment, tools, training that improves product quality, consistency, and performance.
• Continually develop quality system requirements for new or revised products, and manufacturing processes.
• Daily reporting to all levels of the organization up to executive level

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, or a bachelor’s or associate degree with equivalent quality engineering experience and increasing responsibility
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or quality engineering
• Experience applying advanced statistical methods in a manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in common Lean or DMAIC problem-solving tools
• Familiarity with measurement practices and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools
• Ability to collaborate across teams to solve problems and improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost

Preferred Qualifications:

• ASQ certification such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or a related credential
• Experience leading teams and coaching direct reports
• Knowledge of SolidWorks and gauge/fixture design
• Experience with ANOVA, regression analysis, Six Sigma concepts, and related methods
• Familiarity with GD&T, measurement practices, and APQP tools such as PPAP, dFMEA, pFMEA, MSA, SPC, capability studies, and control plans
• Understanding of ISO, IATF, and AS quality management standards, including internal auditing experience
• Proven project management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively

We value our employees by providing:

• Competitive compensation based on skills.
• Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing
• On-site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking paths
• Education assistance and internal training programs
• Electric vehicle charging
• Maternity & paternity leave

This position requires a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration. All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.