Sr. Quality Engineer

Regal Rexnord; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in electric motors seeks a Quality Engineer in Milwaukee. This role involves coordinating inspection methods, ensuring quality compliance, and collaborating with internal teams to drive improvements. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least three years of quality assurance experience, emphasizing strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of prior Quality Assurance experience.
• Experience in First Article Inspection (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement quality systems for raw materials and products.
• Lead systematic problem-solving methodologies for complaints.
• Conduct internal quality audits to ensure ISO9001 compliance.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Statistical Techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality or Engineering related field

Job description

Regal Rexnord Corporation (“Regal Rexnord”) is a leading manufacturer of electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation and mechanical power transmission products and sub-systems, serving customers around the world in the general industrial, consumer, commercial construction, food & beverage, and alternative energy end markets, among others. Regal Rexnord sells its products and solutions to OEMs, through distributors, and directly to end-users. With the announcement of the acquisition of Altra Industrial Motion, a ~$2B global business with 9,000 associates, focused on Power Transmission and Factory Automation products, Regal Rexnord will become a $7.3B company with 36,000 associates globally.

You may not know it, but Regal Rexnord impacts your life every day. The company’s products enable the fans in HVAC systems that keep us comfortable; the power source that keeps smart buildings running; the agricultural and food service equipment that keeps us fed; and the conveyer systems that keep e-commerce flowing, to name a few of the applications where our products are used.

Regal Rexnord’s business purpose is to create a better tomorrow by energy-efficiently converting power into motion. This means creating innovative solutions while focusing on both customer needs and the company’s commitment to sustainability. The company’s industrial powertrain and automation solutions offerings are an important part of the company's growth strategy. The company’s strategy includes leveraging 80/20 to prioritize all activities, including product excellence, operational excellence and commercial excellence (i) driving organic sales growth through the introduction of innovative new products, with a particular focus on improving energy efficiency, (ii) establishing and maintaining new customers, as well as developing new opportunities with existing customers, (iii) participating in higher growth end markets and geographies, and (iv) identifying and consummating strategic, value creating acquisitions.

Quality Engineer is responsible for coordinating and performing activities for the proper application of inspection methods, ensuring compliance with all quality standards and responsible for driving corrective action and non-conformance reduction related to manufactured and supplied product. This customer facing role will have a keen opportunity to drive improvements within the plant and work with customers and internal stakeholders to solve problems. This individual, along with the Quality Manager will also be key to maintaining ISO9001-2015 certification by supporting all corporate policies, procedures, work instructions and required documentation.

Essential Functions:

• Establish and implement quality systems to include guidelines, processes and standards for raw materials, in-process, and finish products.
• Ensure proper documentation of quality systems, processes, and standards.
• Review quality non-conformance rejections and quality problems, supporting engineering and manufacturing with considerations as to cost, customer acceptance, scrap, and deciding on allowable deviations.
• Lead systematic problem-solving and risk-based methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving internal and external complaints, such as RCCA.
• Investigates customer complaints, develops corrective action plans and verifies effectiveness
• Updates critical quality documents including FMEA, PFD, and Control Plans
• Work cross functionally with Tooling, Engineering, Manufacturing, and purchasing to identify and develop improvements to the processes
• Understand inspection techniques, record systems, and process control procedures to ensure production of finished products meet quality specifications and standards. Conduct research and recommend where improvements can be made to Quality and/ or Plant manager.
• Customer service mindset, working closely with customers to understand their issue, provide quick resolution, while developing win-win solutions for both the business and external customers.
• Lead the processing of customer complaints and returns to determine root cause and corrective action.
• Assist with 3rd party certifications, such as ISO9001-2015.
• Conduct internal quality system audits to determine compliance to ISO 9001 standards.
• Maintain charts and graphic illustrations of quality control metrics, scorecards, customer complaints, etc
• Understanding of part prints and be able to connect to the severity of customer complaints
• Participate in various company programs such as training, safety, communications, etc.
• Ability to coordinate FMEA, PFD, and Control Plans
• Knowledge of and ability to implement statistical techniques / inspection plans
• Clear understanding of corrective action processes (8-D, 5-why, etc.)
• Knowledge of 3rd party Audit specifications
• Ability to build relationships with customers

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Associates degree (preferably Quality or Engineering related) or equivalent experience/training
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 3+ years of prior Quality Assurance experience
• Experience or knowledge of in First Article Inspection (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Experience in Problem Solving techniques
• Must have a valid driver's license, with an acceptable driving record, along with adequate insurance

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

About the company

Regal Rexnord Corporation, usually referred to as just Regal Rexnord, is a manufacturer of electric motors and power transmission components headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin

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