S&C Electric Company · 2 days ago
Staff Design Quality Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $166K/yr
7+ years expS&C Electric Company is a leader in the electrical industry, dedicated to transforming the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. As a Staff Design Quality Engineer, you will ensure design quality and lead initiatives to improve design processes, enhancing product reliability and customer satisfaction.
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Hiring Manager
Kevin DeWitt (CDR)
Responsibilities
Provide guidance and mentorship to engineering teams in applying advanced quality tools such as FMEA, reliability analysis and statistical process controls
Lead strategic quality initiatives to improve design processes and ensure alignment and organizational objectives
Participate in cost of poor quality (COPQ) reduction and production stop activities by supporting root cause analysis and applying approved corrective measures
Ensure consistent definition, documentation and application of critical-to-quality (CTQ) features across all design projects, leading partnerships with production, supply and logistics teams to implement robust control mechanisms that maintain CTQ integrity throughout the product lifecycle
Drive complex root cause analyses for design-related quality issues and implement effective corrective actions
Act as a subject matter expert in quality engineering, representing the function in high-visibility projects and customer interactions
Manage and oversee large-scale quality improvement projects that span multiple departments
Provide quality support for operations, working closely with production teams to address quality-related issues and drive continuous improvements. Support the resolution of complex quality issues, utilizing advanced problem-solving tools to identify root causes and implement effective preventative measures
Utilize quality feedback and metrics to identify opportunities for design and process improvements, sharing insights with leaders, partners and other key stakeholders
Coach, mentor and delegate work to other quality engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the quality engineering team
Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies, make improvement recommendations to leadership based on new insights
Understand and comply with all applicable company policies and rules
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a similar technical field
7-10 years of progressive experience in quality engineering focusing on design quality within the electrical industry or a related industry
Expert level proficiency in APQP methodologies and their application in design
Advanced knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and tolerance stack-up analysis
Expertise in statistical analysis tools used for quality analysis
In depth understanding of design validation frameworks, including Design Verification and Validation (DVV)
Strong background in product lifecycle management (PLM) systems
Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the quality function
Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced working environment
Rounded attention to detail with an analytical mindset and excellent problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviors, and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience
Strong communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation). Able to liaise with key stakeholders outside the quality function in technical and non-technical roles and present compelling information to achieve buy-in
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc), including excellent Excel skills and experience using Power BI
Preferred
Master's Degree in Engineering or a similar technical field
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Certification from ASQ
Benefits
Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).
Company
S&C Electric Company
S&C Electric Company is a leading provider of switching, protection, and control solutions for electric power systems.
1001-5000 employees
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President and CEO
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Chief Financial and Strategy Officer
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