Quality Engineer in Bluffton

Energy Jobline ZR; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

WEG is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive quality assurance across products and processes in its Bluffton, SC area manufacturing operations. The role focuses on reducing Field Failures and Non-Quality Costs by coordinating problem-solving projects across departments and implementing corrective actions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, hands-on quality experience, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering required; experience may substitute.
• Lean and Six Sigma knowledge is required or strongly desired.
• Experience with quality investigations and 8D reports.

Responsibilities

• Implement all relevant procedures described in the Quality System.
• Visit customer sites to evaluate product performance and application.
• Audit plant critical processes and drive cross-functional improvement.
• Coordinate quality investigations, develop reports, and lead corrective actions.
• Oversee KPI tracking and develop action plans for quality improvements.
• Lead coordinating with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, etc.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

8D reports

Job description

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Company Overview

Founded in 1961, WEG has grown into a global solutions provider of industrial electrical technologies. WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually.

Committed to growth on a global scale, WEG continually invests in state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and processes and the development of new and improved industrial electrical solutions. WEG offers a diverse and integrated product line that includes motors, drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, generators, and custom solutions.

Position Overview

The Quality Engineer is responsible for acting in the interest of quality assurance of our products and processes, performing problem-solving project coordination involving multi-departmental areas, developing inspection plans and corrective action plans related to internal and external failures. The Quality Engineer’s focus is on reducing the Quality KPIs (Field Failures and Non-Quality Costs) to drive long term results.

Main Responsibilities

• Implement all relevant procedures described in the Quality System.
• Work on samples and pilot batches reviewing quality standards.
• Oversee the main quality KPIs and develop action plans related to any undesirable results.
• Coordinate quality investigations, develop reports, and lead associated corrective actions.
• Visit customer sites to evaluate our product performance and application (when necessary).
• Oversee the technician activities providing guidance and coaching on proper tool usage.
• Enforce customer/supplier philosophy throughout the plant.
• Audit the plant critical processes periodically, identifying weak points and suggesting possible solutions.
• Establish an effective working relationship with all supporting areas (Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Etc.) to increase cross-functional collaboration and problem solving.
• Participate in the analysis of customer returned products whenever necessary.

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline required. Experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Previous experience in quality engineering capacity or similar strongly .
• Familiarity with lean and six sigma tools strongly .
• Six Sigma Green Belt or greater is strongly desired.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and ERP systems; Prior SAP Experience
• Experience with quality investigations and the use of 8D reports
• Strong working knowledge of office tools including; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities required.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills required.
• Must be eager to learn new technologies and techniques.
• Must be able to frequently sit and/or stand for long periods of time.