What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Weidmann Electrical Technology?
Quality Engineer
1 Gordon Mills Way, St Johnsbury, VT 05819, USA
Full-time, on-site
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment
Join our team where we accomplish great things TOGETHER.
Allow us to introduce ourselves…
We are a globally active family company whose sustainable and responsible actions contribute to improved living standards. We are an attractive employer with a value-oriented corporate culture based on trust, appreciation and continuous improvement.
Weidmann Electrical Technology has been at the heart of the global transformer industry for over 140 years. With deep rooted knowledge in the design, development and operation of transformers, Weidmann is a leading integrated solutions provider for specialized product and services in the energy sector.
The role…
The Quality Engineer ensures that products meet customer expectations by analyzing and improving quality processes, investigating issues, and collaborating with teams across the company. This role focuses on continuous improvement to enhance overall quality performance.
How you’ll make an impact…
- Ensure products meet customer expectations by analyzing and resolving quality issues.
- Develop and implement Quality Control Plans (QCP).
- Manage customer requirements like PPAPs and PFMEAs.
- Coordinate pre-launch production trials and analyze results.
- Identify and address production non-conformance issues.
- Monitor quality performance using KPIs and conduct process stability studies.
- Identify improvement opportunities and collaborate with teams to implement them.
- Use problem-solving techniques for root cause analysis and implement corrective actions (CAPA).
- Improve the Quality Management System to boost performance and customer satisfaction.
- Lead and participate in quality audits and assessments.
- Handle customer complaints, investigate issues, and verify corrective actions.
- Manage quality improvement projects using project management tools.
- Create and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Collaborate with stakeholders (operations, customers, sales, and engineering) to define critical quality parameters.
- Lead team-based activities and promote collaboration.
- Design and deliver quality training sessions, both in-person and online.
- Perform other Quality Department duties as needed.
What do you bring…
- Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering OR at least 5 years of relevant experience.
- Certification as an ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) is preferred.
- 2 years of experience with ISO 9001 or other Quality Management Systems (QMS).
- Hands-on experience with QCP, KPIs, root cause analysis, PFMEA, PPAP, CAPA, and similar tools.
- Proven success in continuous quality improvement within lean manufacturing environments.
- Experience leading Lean Six Sigma (LSS) projects; Green Belt certification preferred.
What do we offer?
- Medical insurance with an accompanying health savings account, vision and dental insurance, PTO starting your FIRST day
- 401k plan with company match, Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance, STD and LTD
- Employee assistance program
- Employee referral program
- Additional company programs include: Wellness, clothing allowance, computer loan, and tuition reimbursement
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
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At Weidmann we are committed to equal opportunities and growth for all talents. We are convinced that a diverse and inclusive work environment increases mutual understanding and innovation of our business.
