Manufacturing Quality Engineer III

Manufacturing Quality Engineer III

As an S&C Electric team member, you'll work on projects that have real-world impact. You'll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid.

Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We're big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Manufacturing Quality Engineer III is responsible for managing quality-focused projects aimed at improving manufacturing processes and product reliability. This role acts as a liaison between manufacturing and quality teams, driving initiatives to enhance performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quality Improvement Projects:
  Lead and execute projects that address manufacturing quality issues and optimize processes.
• Data-Driven Decision Making:
  Analyze production and quality data to identify trends, develop solutions, and track progress.
• Problem Solving Support:
  Support major problem-solving efforts related to production quality, acting as a key contributor and knowledge source for the functions.
• Customer Escape Containment:
  Contribute to customer escape containment and resolution activities by analyzing defects, implementing corrective actions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing quality.
• Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) Reduction:
  Support efforts to reduce the cost of poor quality (COPQ), participating in production stop and stop-ship events, assisting with root cause analysis, and implementing corrective measures to enhance quality performance.
• Documentation Review:
  Review prints and acceptance criteria for accuracy, assisting with defect identification, disposition, and deviation processes to ensure compliance with manufacturing standards.
• Process Optimization:
  Develop and refine manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
• Quality Support &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Provide quality support for operations, working closely with production teams to address quality related issues and drive continuous improvements. Support the resolution of complex quality issues, utilizing advanced problem-solving tools to identify root causes and implement effective preventative measures.
• Metrics & Feedback Utilization:
  Utilize quality feedback and metrics to identify opportunities for design and process improvements, driving data-driven decision-making across the company.
• Team Support:
  Support other quality engineers in their work, setting standards and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the quality engineering team.
• Industry Trends & Innovation:
  Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies, incorporating relevant advancements into the company's approach to quality engineering.
• Compliance:
  Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.

What you'll Need To Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a similar technical field.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in quality engineering focusing on manufacturing quality within the electrical industry or a related industry.
• Demonstrated track record of supporting large-scale quality improvement projects. Proven ability to solve quality problems and implement effective process improvements.
• Sound knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), including ISO 9001.
• Proficient in Gage, R&R, MSA, SPC and DOE.
• Demonstrated experience in process analytics with a broad knowledge of quality tools and industry metrics.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the quality function.
• Good project management skills, able to successfully lead small project teams through challenges.
• Sound organizational and multitasking skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced working environment.
• Sound attention to detail with an analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviors, and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience.
• Good communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation). Able to liaise with key stakeholders outside the quality function in technical and non-technical roles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc), including excellent Excel skills and experience using Power BI.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Engineering or a…