Quality Engineer - Manufacturing & Process Excellence

Marathon Electric – Motors and Generators; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Electric – Motors and Generators in Wisconsin seeks a Quality Engineer to drive data‑driven quality initiatives on manufacturing lines. You will design QA plans, perform MSA/GR&R, and lead root cause investigations with cross‑functional teams.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, ISO standards, and development of inspection methods. You may mentor inspectors and coordinate PPAP activities for suppliers and new products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical field or related area, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years manufacturing experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel/Outlook).
• Experience with ISO certifications/audits is required.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical assembly is a plus.
• Continuous Improvement mindset is essential.

Responsibilities

• Compiles data analysis, reports and recommends quality audits and inspections improvements.
• Designs the Quality Monitoring Control Plan, including MSA, GR&R, and gauge development.
• Coordinates data analysis and communicates root cause and corrective action findings.
• May coach Inspector Technicians.
• Coordinates data analysis reports across projects and product lines.
• Designs internal standards for Inspector Technicians.
• Reviews quality planning effectiveness and continuous improvement.
• Assesses root cause corrective action requirements and assigns personnel/external experts.
• Facilitates training and acts as the corrective action lead for customers.
• Ensures customer quality requirements are integrated into the QMS and reports gaps.
• Provides overview of customer quality requirements.
• Supports Customer PPAP submittals and supplier PPAP for new suppliers.
• Assists shop floor with quality questions for production and supports Change Requests.
• Provides technical support for dimensional analysis on rejected materials.
• Performs preventive maintenance on critical measurement equipment.
• Designs specialty gaging for production and recommends measurement methods.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Quality Systems

Root Cause Analysis

Documentation & Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical field or related area

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Marathon Electric – Motors and Generators in Wisconsin seeks a Quality Engineer to drive data‑driven quality initiatives on manufacturing lines. You will design QA plans, perform MSA/GR&R, and lead root cause investigations with cross‑functional teams.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, ISO standards, and development of inspection methods. You may mentor inspectors and coordinate PPAP activities for suppliers and new products.