Quality Engineer: Lead Continuous Improvement & Compliance

Planet Group; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Planet Group is seeking a Quality Engineer in Wausau, WI, onsite, to drive quality initiatives and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. The role focuses on root cause analysis, CAPAs, and strengthening the Quality Management System to meet high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technical Services to monitor quality metrics, analyze data, and implement corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent required.
• Extensive experience in manufacturing quality with strong knowledge of quality systems, tools, and processes.
• Ability to lead initiatives and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of quality-related initiatives and project work plans.
• Develop, analyze, and communicate process metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Lead KAIZEN events, 8D problem-solving, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide technical guidance on quality tools, systems, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams to address product and process quality issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SPC

Lean Manufacturing

FMEA

Process mapping

Root cause analysis

Job description

Planet Group is seeking a Quality Engineer in Wausau, WI, onsite, to drive quality initiatives and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. The role focuses on root cause analysis, CAPAs, and strengthening the Quality Management System to meet high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technical Services to monitor quality metrics, analyze data, and implement corrective actions.