Quality Assurance Engineer

Why Waupaca Foundry?

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 3,500 people company-wide.
Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation.
Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.

You will be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.

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Quality Assurance Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Must be able to speak to customers when Quality issues come up.
• Respond to customer corrective actions.
• Problem solving both internal and external quality issues.
• Review customer quality manuals/documentation requirements.
• Negotiate charge backs from customers when quality issues occur.
• Review new jobs during the quoting process to assess likelihood of scrap or rejects and determine if additional inspection is required.
• Arrange sorts by third parties at our customers as needed.
• Work with others to help update flowcharts, FMEA’s, and control plans as needed.
• Primarily a first shift position but hours may vary.
• Responsible to create Detailed Defect Criteria.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Strong communication skills (this position does talk to customers and conflict resolution is part of that communication).
• Strong understanding of our manufacturing process and ability to apply that to problem-solving with customers.
• The ability to read technical drawings and other documents.
• Computer skills are required in this position. Will use AS-400, Lotus Notes, Excel, and Mini Tab, Inventor, ETQ and Auto DCP on a regular basis.

BENEFITS:

Waupaca Foundry offers competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision.
• Short and long term disability.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employer funded retirement plan.
• Paid vacations/holidays.
• Wellness program.
• Fitness membership.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Employer supported career development, including tuition reimbursement.

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.