Rain Bird Corporation · 7 hours ago
Quality Engineer II
Rain Bird Corporation is seeking a Quality Engineer II to ensure that their products and processes meet high-quality standards. The role involves using data-driven approaches to prevent defects and lead continuous improvement initiatives across production and engineering teams.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Provide quality support using advanced quality and statistical techniques, such as D/P FMEA’s, first article analysis, capability studies, design of experiments, correlation studies, etc
Lead quality process improvement efforts and support engineering activities, including inspection plan development and failure analysis on existing product lines
Lead efforts to improve supplier quality through audits and part-certification activities
Provide training to plant personnel, and other engineers, in quality disciplines
Analyze quality data and issue reports prioritizing improvement opportunities
Initiate root cause analysis and corrective action efforts when plant quality objectives are not met
Drive adequacy and conformance of processes and procedures through the internal audit process and the corrective action process
Lead and facilitate corrective action and MRB process in the plant
Complete assigned projects related to the continual improvement of the Azusa Manufacturing Plant Quality Management System. Requires some traveling
Qualification
Required
BS degree in engineering or other technical discipline with 3+ years of experience
Knowledge of world class manufacturing principles
Excellent problem-solving skills and team orientation
Ability to recognize opportunities for improvement and implement changes
Experience working with plastic injection molded components
Experience working with products produced via high volume automated assembly
Working knowledge of SPC, Pareto analysis, Gage R&R, Control Plans, and FMEA
Experience with inspection methods, data analysis and design review
Basic knowledge of GDT and ability to read prints
Experience running high impact quality improvement projects
Proven track record with significant and measurable results
Software proficiency including MS Office applications and basic Minitab
Preferred
MBA or MS degree in related field
Experience with implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM)
Experience in supplier management
ASQ certification in one or more areas (CQE, CSSGB, CQA, CRE, etc.)
Bilingual English/Spanish
Company
Rain Bird Corporation
Rain Bird Corporation, based in Azusa, California is the world's leading manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services.