A. O. Smith Corporation · 11 hours ago
Quality Engineer II
Appleton, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expA. O. Smith Corporation is a global leader in innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions for water heating equipment and treatment products. The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for improving supplier performance and ensuring product quality through various quality management activities and supplier collaboration.
Consumer ElectronicsManufacturingWater Purification
Responsibilities
Coordinate work of Receiving Inspectors
Maintain incoming inspection procedures. Trains inspectors to these procedures
Utilize statistical tools to analyze supplier defects
Conduct root cause analysis of supplier defects making it to the manufacturing line to determine the cause of quality problems and implement corrective and preventative actions to improve quality and minimize variability
Analyze data using computer data acquisition systems and generate reports for management
Review quality analysis conclusions and recommend necessary changes to quality procedures
Complete and/or review supplier PPAPs
Serve as a liaison with suppliers to ensure quality and prompt responsive action to any quality issue
Prepare and analyze reports on rejected and/or defective products
Work/lead on assigned QA projects/teams to meet goals
May be asked for input with performance evaluations of technicians and/or engineers within assigned work team and/or provide input for hiring needs
Report any and all serious and/or repetitive quality problems to the Senior Supplier Quality Engineer and/or Quality Assurance Manager
May perform quality analysis on a specific subset of products or processes
Perform any other activities as needed or as directed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Field
3+ years of related work experience or training
Experience with manufacturing, quality, and technical expertise
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and develop quality initiatives
Strong working knowledge and application of Quality processes, procedures, and tools (SPC, Six Sigma, Statistical Analysis)
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes
Strong communication and leadership abilities
Proficiency with computers and programs, specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Mini-tab
Expertise in geometric dimensioning, trigonometry, and tolerance as well as mistake proof concepts and implementation
Expertise in disciplines approaches to problem solving such as 8D or 5P
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals
Ability to work independently and as a team to meet deadlines and goals
Preferred
ASQ – CQE / CSQP or CQA preferred
Master's Degree in Engineering preferred
Trade Certification, such as Certified Quality Engineer, preferred
Benefits
Medical and dental insurance
Company-sponsored life insurance
Retirement security savings plan
Short- and long-term disability programs
Tuition assistance
Company
A. O. Smith Corporation
Celebrating its 150th year of business, A. O.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Melissa Scheppele
CIO SVP Information Technology
Peter Martineau
Senior Vice President - CIO
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