Sr. Quality Engineer - Corporate

Atkore; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 92,270 - 127,490; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401k

Job summary

Atkore is seeking a Sr. Quality Engineer to support ISO compliance and supplier quality at our Harvey, IL headquarters. You will lead supplier quality resolution, drive improvements, and ensure ISO requirements across facilities.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing quality, Six Sigma certification preferred, and occasional travel up to 25%. Competitive pay and an emphasis on continuous improvement are highlighted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field required.
• 5+ years as a Quality Engineer in manufacturing; tube mill/metallurgy a plus.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred; Lead Auditor preferred.
• ISO 9001:2015 knowledge preferred.
• Experience with CAPA and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality resolution and reporting; drive supply quality improvements.
• Communicate supplier quality status to internal customers.
• Ensure ISO requirements are consistent across facilities and conduct internal audits.
• Lead Quality Assurance to meet customer-driven quality improvements.
• Investigate customer complaints with CAPA and verify effectiveness.
• Travel up to 25% may be required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SPC

FMEA

Gage R&R

Job description

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are currently searching for a Sr. Quality Engineer to be based out of our global headquarters in Harvey, IL, just 30 miles south of downtown Chicago. The Sr. Quality Engineer will be responsible for supporting Quality Assurance within Atkore, including ISO requirements & compliance, and supplier quality programs. This person will report directly to the Vice President of Strategic Sourcing.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage supplier quality resolution and reporting for Atkore. Report status and work to drive improvements in supply quality via the Atkore Business System and lead supply quality issues to resolution.
• Effectively communicate supplier quality and supplierdevelopment status to internal Atkore customers.
• Ensure clarity and consistency of the ISO requirements across all Atkore facilities.
• Conduct internal audits at all Atkore facilities to ensure ISO compliance.
• Support and lead Quality Assurance to meet the demands of customer-driven quality improvements and the expanding needs of a growing company.
• Investigate customer complaints by working closely with suppliers to identify root causes, implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Support and provide leadership for the Supplier Quality program across Atkore.
• Perform Quality systems audits of suppliers as needed.
• Support local facilities with ISO/UL accreditation and renewal audits.
• Partner with Sourcing to qualify and develop new suppliers, improving quality, mitigating supply chain risk, and driving cost savings and profitability
• Support plant cost reductions and process improvement projects through various Quality tools such as FMEA, process capability, Gage R&R, SPC, pareto analysis and other six sigma/lean tools.
• Write protocols and perform validations of new/improved materials and processes by leading and tracking supplier validation and supplier development.
• Continuously improve Quality Assurance capabilities and effectiveness by setting and achieving specified goals/metrics.
• Travel up to 25% of the time may be required

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’ degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field required.
• At least 5 years’ experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment; tube mill and/or metallurgical experience is a plus.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt (preferred).
• Lead Auditor certification preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001: 2015 preferred.
• Knowledge of inspection, control methods, techniques and documentation.
• Experience and knowledge of lean manufacturing practices preferred.
• Experience in root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques preferred.
• Knowledge of statistical theory and principles, SPC and tools.
• Interpersonal skills suitable for interfacing with various levels of the organization.

Within 3 Months, You’ll:

• Complete your new hire “Immersion” so that you are ready to rock in your new role.
• Have developed relationships with the key stakeholders for this role.

Within 6 Months, You’ll:

• Lead supplier quality reviews.
• Facilitate supplier quality status and reporting.
• Initiate corrective actions to create value and mitigate risk in the supply chain.

Within 12 Months, You’ll:

• Drive meaningful improvements for Atkore customers (internal and external) via the Atkore Business System and its tools.
• Show demonstrable leadership of supply chain quality including supply selections, supplier validations, supplier development and supply quality monitoring.
• Lead teams to drive improvements to internal and external supplier quality via targeting breakthrough results.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $ 92,720 - $127,490 . Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

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