Quality Engineer - Sr

Phillips and Temro Industries (PTI); Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Phillips and Temro Industries (PTI) is seeking a Quality Engineering leader to drive the Quality Management System, lead audits, and support PPAP requests and warranty reviews. You will analyze quality data, coordinate corrective actions, and mentor teams in root cause analysis to reduce variation and waste.

The role includes involvement in new product development, risk analysis, and change management to meet PTI quality targets.

Qualifications

• BS Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Certified Quality Engineer designation is a plus but not required.
• Experience in ISO 9001:2015 / IATF 9001:2016 audits is a plus but not required.
• Lean - Six Sigma experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the Quality Management System for assigned areas and plan inspection strategies.
• Conduct audits of work and processes for compliance and performance.
• Analyze key quality data and disposition non-conforming material; drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate with customers on PPAPs, corrective actions, warranty reviews, and audits.
• Apply root cause analysis to identify and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Support new product development, change management, and risk analysis in line with PTI quality systems.
• Provide training as required and manage supplier quality to contain external issues.

Skills

Quality leadership

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office Suite

Minitab

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $85,000 USD to $119,500 USD
  At PTI, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The salary offered will depend on your skills, education, qualifications, experience, and location. If you have any questions about the salary range, the compensation structure, or benefits offered feel free to reach out to [e-mail].

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides Quality Engineering leadership and support in safety, new product and process introductions, process and product improvements and problem solving to drive continuous improvement in the assigned area. Acts as a technical resource to address issues that impact product quality and customer satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Takes ownership of the Quality Management System for assigned areas. Plan and execute inspection strategies for work cells to improve quality and optimize efficiency. This includes developing and maintaining controls plans and records consistent with the requirements set forth in the AIAG Advanced Product Quality Planning Reference Manual. Conduct capability studies and measurement system analysis; prepare visual aids to assist with quality determinations.
• Conduct audits of work and processes for compliance to requirements and objectives.
• Review, analyze and report out on key quality data from assigned areas. Disposition non-conforming material. Take corrective action when the product or process does not conform to stated requirements. Lead and support continuous improvement activities to reduce variation and waste to acceptable targets.
• Communicate and liaison with customers to establish a general positive relationship. This includes coordinating and responding to PPAP requests, corrective action requests and warranty reviews. Participate in customer audits. Review, evaluate and communicate customer specific requirements.
• Apply problem-solving techniques to quickly identify the root cause of quality issues and then use a technical ability to provide an immediate interim solution. Facilitate the team to enact permanent corrective action to resolve the identified root cause(s).
• Participate in new product development and change management activities including associated risk analysis. Support the development of new and revised products, processes and specifications to meet customer and PTI quality system requirements and targets.
• Provide appropriate training as required.
• Manage processes to contain & prevent purchased part quality issues from impacting the external customer. Coordinate with and support the Supplier Quality Team.

COMPETENCIES:

• ISO9001/IATF 16949
• Print Reading w/GD&T
• Metrology
• APQP, PPAP, Control Plans, FMEA, MSA, SPC
• MS Office Suite
• SAP preferred
• Minitab
• Structured Root Cause Analysis
• 8D Corrective Action Process

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering
• 5 years of relevant work experience
• Industrial, Electrical, or HVAC industry experience preferred
• “Certified Quality Engineer” designation from ASQ Preferred but not required
• ISO 9001:2015 / IATF 9001:2016 Auditor Certification Preferred but not required
• Experience in Lean - Six Sigma preferred.

Base Pay Range: $85,000 - 119,500

Compensation Disclosure:

At Phillips and Temro Industries, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is listed above. Your base pay will depend on your skills, education, qualifications, experience, and location. The final salary offer will be based on these criteria and may differ based on the candidate's experience and qualifications and other job-related reasons. If you have any questions about the salary range, the compensation structure, or benefits offered feel free to reach out to [e-mail]

Benefits Available to Full-Time Employees:

• Health insurance, dental, and vision (cost-share)
• HSA/FSA
• STD and LTD (company provided)
• Basic Life and AD&D (company provided)
• Voluntary Supplemental Life
• EAP (company provided)
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• 401K plan with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

5 years:

Preferred

3 years:

3 years:Industrial, Electrical, or HVAC industry experience preferred

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