Quality Engineer, Operations & Process Excellence

Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce; Town of Wausau (WI); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Piper Products, a CFS Brands company, in Wausau, Wisconsin, is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure products meet high standards of quality, performance, and customer satisfaction. The role drives continuous improvement, investigates issues, performs root-cause analysis, and implements corrective and preventive actions across manufacturing processes.

As part of a cross-functional team, you will monitor quality systems, analyze data, and develop data-driven insights to boost product quality and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline or equivalent experience required.
• Extensive experience in manufacturing quality with strong knowledge of quality systems, tools, and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across functions.
• Self-directed with a strong focus on quality, consumer protection, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to develop, analyze, and present clear, data-driven insights.
• Strong ability to read part drawings and utilize measurement tools.
• Advanced ability to interpret technical documentation, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (intermediate to advanced).
• Deep working knowledge of continuous improvement and problem-solving methodologies (SPC, Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, process mapping, root cause analysis).

Aufgaben

• 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 and support on quality tools, systems, and best practices.
• Serve as a key partner in cross-functional efforts to address product and process quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and safety standards and regulations.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of defects and process variation; implement sustainable improvements.
• Support and guide process validations and corrective/preventive action implementation.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Technical Services, Customer Service, Sales, and Quality teams.
• Apply statistical methods to analyze complex data and inform decision-making.
• Develop and refine process controls to ensure product and specification compliance.
• Support ongoing development and effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Lead or contribute to investigations related to CAPAs, non-conformances, and audit observations.
• Evaluate quality systems and processes to ensure effectiveness, consistency, and reliability.
• Ensure adherence to product specifications and recommend improvements.
• Support supplier quality activities in collaboration with Procurement and Supplier Development.
• Perform audits, inspections, and testing as required; maintain documentation in accordance with GMP requirements.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Kenntnisse

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Statistical methods

Reading drawings

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

Piper Products, a CFS Brands company, in Wausau, Wisconsin, is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure products meet high standards of quality, performance, and customer satisfaction. The role drives continuous improvement, investigates issues, performs root-cause analysis, and implements corrective and preventive actions across manufacturing processes.

As part of a cross-functional team, you will monitor quality systems, analyze data, and develop data-driven insights to boost product quality and