Quality Engineer - Sr

Phillips & Temro Industries; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision

401K with match

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

HSA/FSA

Bonus potential

Safety shoe reimbursement

Job summary

Phillips & Temro Industries seeks a Quality Engineering leader to own the Quality Management System, plan inspection strategies, conduct audits, and drive CAPA across assigned areas in Minnesota. The role focuses on improving product quality, reducing variation, and supporting new product introductions.

Required are a BS in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience in industrial, electrical, or HVAC sectors; ASQ CQE and ISO/IATF familiarity are preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• BS Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• CSI: 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in Industrial, Electrical, or HVAC industry preferred.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer designation preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Owns the Quality Management System for assigned areas and plans inspection strategies.
• Conducts audits of work and processes for compliance.
• Reviews and reports key quality data; dispositions non-conforming material and drives CAPA.
• Leads customer interaction on PPAP requests, corrective actions and warranty reviews.

Skills

ISO 9001/IATF 16949

Print Reading w/GD&T

Metrology

APQP, PPAP, Control Plans, FMEA, MSA,

MS Office Suite

SAP (preferred)

Minitab

Root Cause Analysis

8D Problem Solving

Education

Bachelors of Engineering

Tools

SAP

Minitab

Job 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.

Education

Bachelors of Engineering (required)

Experience

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

5 years: Relevant work experience (required)

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
• Volunteer hours
• Annual bonus based on company performance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement

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