Quality Engineer

Overview

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Engineer will provide technical expertise in performance excellence, Voice of the Customer (VOC), and process improvement efforts using quality management principles and lean techniques. This position follows corporate quality policy with the main objective of preventing nonconforming products from reaching customers.

Responsibilities

· Represent VOC in the facility and hold all team members to determined standards of excellence.

· Proven ability to lead cross-functional problem-solving meetings with root cause analysis (A3, 5-Why, Ishikawa) and corrective action plans follow-ups (8D).

· Perform reliability/repeatability (Gage R&R) and measurement system analysis.

· Develop and implement process auditing and measurement systems for internal and external processes.

· Coach Quality Control Inspectors and Process Auditors - Teach

· Audit products, work instructions and plant procedures for effectiveness and accurate use.

· Utilize Lean – TPS/SEE tools to investigate and communicate problem statements and root causes for customer, internal, and supplier concerns. (5S included)

· Actively participate in developing and implementing quick solutions for customers, including documenting containment, corrective, and preventive actions.

· Use statistical analysis to complete capability, verification, and validation assessments on internal and external processes and equipment.

· Analyze risk and prioritize tasks to ensure critical quality actions are completed on schedule.

· Ensure equipment is current, maintained, and calibrated.

· Respond to Andon quality requests.

· Use statistical analysis to complete capability, verification, and validation assessments on internal and external processes and equipment.

· Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (mechanical engineering or similar).

· Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience.

· Effective written and verbal communication skills.

· Experience with 5S

· Proven ability to lead through teams and be an effective team member.

· Experience in quality management systems and Total Quality Management concepts.

· Ability to plan and direct own work with minimal direction.

· Proficiency in basic Lean Manufacturing tools or TPS

· Knowledge of statistical tools for problem-solving, process measurement, process control, and process improvement (e.g., SPC, Design of Experiment, Process Capability, and Gage R&R).

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (including MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Project Manager).

· Working knowledge of Minitab statistical software (or similar)

· Lean Six Sigma experience / projects

· Certified Quality Engineer (ASQ

Sonny's Enterprises is the world's largest manufacturer of conveyorized car wash equipment, parts, and supplies. We are the industry leader, recognized and awarded by the International Car Wash Association for innovating new technologies to advance the industry with products proudly designed and built in the USA. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We embrace change and the opportunity it produces to maximize the potential of our most valuable resource — our PEOPLE! We invite you to explore our opportunities and grow your career with us.

We offer 100% employer paid medical plan. Other optional benefit programs are available to our employees and their families which include: 401(k) match, additional medical plans, dental, vision, flex spending account, short-term and long-term disability & life insurance coverage.

Candidates will be required to complete a background check and drug screen before beginning work.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sonny’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.