Quality Engineering Specialist III

generac; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking a Quality Engineer III to partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Service Engineering to sustain product quality, support new product introductions, and drive improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will lead audits, manage nonconformances, and ensure inspection systems with MSA/GR&R, applying APQP, PPAP and lean methods to safeguard customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience with continuous improvement tool set (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Knowledge of APQP/PPAP and ISO standards.
• Experience in manufacturing quality environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement and quality leadership across cross-functional teams.
• Resolve warranty and manufacturing quality issues using structured problem solving.
• Analyze product and failure data to identify trends and drive corrective/preventive actions.
• Lead internal quality audits, process assessments, and nonconformance resolution.
• Support NPI and manufacturing qualification through APQP.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supplier Quality to drive improvements.
• Ensure measurement system integrity (MSA, GR&R) and tooling effectiveness.
• Develop and implement standardized quality tools and processes.

Skills

APQP/PPAP knowledge

Quality improvement leadership

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Certified Quality Engineer or Technician

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

Certified Quality Auditor

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Power BI

MS Office Suite

Job description

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

The Quality Engineer III partners with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout manufacturing operations. This role works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Service Engineering to resolve quality issues, analyze product performance, support new product introductions, and drive improvements. The position also responds to customer concerns, executes inspection plans, and manages product quarantine and disposition.

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead continuous improvement efforts and provide quality leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams.
• Lead the resolution of warranty, product quality, and manufacturing issues using structured problem-solving methods.
• Analyze product, component, and failure data to identify trends and drive corrective and preventive improvements.
• Lead internal product audits, process assessments, and nonconformance resolution to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing qualification activities through the APQP process.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supplier Quality teams to prioritize and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure inspection and measurement system integrity, including MSA and GR&R requirements.
• Develop and implement standardized quality tools, methodologies, systems, and processes across manufacturing operations.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Experience using continuous improvement tool set.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP procedures, and ISO.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead, collaborate and work with teams to drive improvements.
• Ability to successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of the application and interpretation of manufacturing quality metrics.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and SAP business systems.
• Knowledge of Lean principles & improvements.
• Ability to implement lean principles and improvements.
• Ability to analyze component failure rates and provide Manufacturing, Supplier Quality and Engineering with feedback
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends and facilitate cross functional A3 improvement projects.

Preferred Job Requirements:

Certifications

• Certified Quality Engineer or Technician.

• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt.

• Certified Quality Auditor.

Work Experience

• 5 years’ experience working in Quality in a manufacturing environment utilizing APQP (Control plan & PFEMA)
• Previous Experience using SAP or equivalent ERP
• QMS & Auditing Experience
• Power-Bi experience
• Customer facing experience
• Experience with new product design and development and product lifecycle

Knowledge / Skills/ Abilities

• Ability to perform detail-oriented work with a high degree of accuracy on multiple projects
• Ability to translate technical information to all audiences

Production Environment (Includes professionals who are active on the shop floor)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; and to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to walk, stoop, crouch, bend and reach above shoulders. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, waist high, up to 10 feet away. This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be working in the typical conditions of a manufacturing environment, including seasonal variations in temperatures and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or byproducts. The employee must comply with the assigned location PPE requirements, including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, appropriate gloves, clothing, and shields for required tasks, and closed-toed or safety shoes as required by facility safety policies.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”