S&C Electric Company · 8 hours ago
Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$86K/yr - $113K/yr
1+ years expS&C Electric Company is a leader in the electrical industry with a commitment to innovation and quality. The Manufacturing Quality Engineer will play a key role in enhancing manufacturing quality processes, resolving complex issues, and leading quality improvement initiatives across the organization.
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Hiring Manager
Kevin DeWitt (CDR)
Responsibilities
Strategic Quality Support: Lead organization-wide initiatives to improve manufacturing quality processes, ensuring a direct positive impact to primary quality KPIs in operations
Complex Problem Solving: Resolve complex manufacturing quality issues by identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions
Customer Escape Containment: Drive customer escape containment and resolution processes by implementing robust corrective actions, collaborating with production, supply chain, and engineering teams to resolve issues, minimize recurrence, and improve customer satisfaction
Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) Reduction: Take responsibility for identifying and reducing the cost of poor quality (COPQ), including coordinating production stop and stop-ship activities, performing root cause analysis, and implementing solutions to enhance overall production quality
Documentation Review: Ensure accuracy in prints and acceptance criteria by conducting detailed reviews, addressing defects, and managing disposition and deviation processes to uphold quality standards
Advanced Quality Tools Implementation: Deploy advanced quality methodologies to improve manufacturing outcomes. Support operations leadership in understanding and adhering to new practices
Project Leadership: Manage and oversee large-scale quality improvement projects that span multiple departments
Quality Support & Collaboration: Provide high-level quality support for operations, working closely with production teams to address quality-related issues and drive continuous improvements. Lead the resolution of complex quality issues, utilizing advanced problem-solving tools to identify root causes and implement effective preventative measures
Metrics & Feedback Utilization: Utilize quality feedback and metrics to identify opportunities for design and process improvements, driving data-driven decision-making across the company
Mentorship & Team Support: Coach, mentor, and delegate work to other quality engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the quality engineering team
Industry Trends & Innovation: Proactively monitor industry trends and emerging technologies, incorporating relevant advancements into the company’s approach to quality engineering
Compliance: Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required
Communicate effectively and respectfully with others
Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a similar technical field
1-3 years of progressive experience in quality engineering focusing on manufacturing quality within the electrical industry or a related industry
Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and tolerance stack-up analysis
Demonstrated track record of leading and successfully completing large-scale quality improvement projects
Proven ability to solve complex quality problems and implement effective process improvements
Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), including ISO 9001
Demonstrated experience in process analytics with a broad knowledge of quality tools and industry metrics
Support RMA/Non-conforming material/Rejects (NMR) activities with interdepartmental coordination
Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the quality function
Great project management skills, able to successfully lead project teams through ambiguity and constantly changing business needs
Sound organizational and multitasking skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced working environment
Sound attention to detail with an analytical mindset and excellent problem-solving skills
Sound 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
Great 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
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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Anders Sjoelin
President and CEO
Aurelie Richard
Chief Financial and Strategy Officer
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