Mercury Marine – Quality Engineer – Assembly
| Company | Brunswick |
|---|---|
| Location | Fond du Lac, WI, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related technical discipline required
- Three or more years of experience in a QE role, with complex assembly operations in a manufacturing setting
- Possess a mechanical aptitude with the ability to reason through problems and suggest workable solutions
- Must be detail oriented, with the ability to pay very close attention to specifications
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and basic statistics
- Proficient knowledge of PC software including Word, Excel, and Power Point
- Working knowledge of pertinent assembly manufacturing and inspection techniques
- Possess both verbal and written communication skills to effectively present data and information to management
- Ability to guide supervision in making proper decisions relative to product and process control issues
- Self-motivated with the ability to learn and lead by example, utilizing a good work ethic and a positive attitude
- Excellent organizational, time management, communication, and follow-up skills
- Ability to perform duties independently, consulting manager for only occasional exceptions
- Ability to be flexible and able to manage diverse and/or changing priorities and assignments
- Ability to lead, work with, and instruct others in related job functions
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Responsibilities
- Work individually or collaboratively to reduce manufacturing process or product variation, using laboratory instruments and equipment, along with root cause corrective action methods
- Lead in formal problem-solving projects including completion and documentation of corrective action requests
- Utilize and understand engineering drawings, and understand tolerances and key product features
- Perform dimensional inspections of parts utilizing calipers, micrometers, and other hand-held gauges
- Recommend design changes or improvements in production methods through FMEA or other methods as appropriate
- Work with managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians, and operators to assist with training as required
- Lead manufacturing’s non-conforming material process as required, and identify scrap reduction opportunities
- Organize quality spill resolution, including part sorts, containment activities, and creating quality alerts
- Institute visual aids and quality alerts to support assembly operations
- Perform internal process, product, and ISO audits as directed, to ensure assembly conformance to requirements
- Initiate or review deviations, FMEAs, Control Plans and other quality documents in the quality management system
- Clearly communicate quality standards & concerns to supervision and support staff
- Commitment to health and safety (both in the office, laboratory, and in the plant)
Preferred Qualifications
- ASQ – Certified Quality Engineer, Quality Auditor, Quality Inspector or Quality Technician is desired
- LSS Green Belt Certification is desired
- Demonstrated history of problem-solving skills and root cause analysis
- Ability to organize data, perform statistical process analyses, and draw meaningful conclusions
- Ability to read and understand GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
- Strong computer skills including knowledge of software such as Power BI and Power Apps
- Knowledge of manufacturing execution systems such as PINpoint or Pro-Planner
- Knowledge of quality tools including Process Mapping, PFMEA, Validation Studies, MSA, and Control Plans
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing and 5S
- Bilingual – ability to speak both English and Spanish