Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.

The Quality Engineer will provide support and improvement of internal manufacturing processes. The Quality Engineer will work with cross disciplinary teams to improve quality and productivity targets through quality assurance planning and continual improvement initiatives. Daily support will include technical problem solving, quality system implementation and auditing, new product launch management and internal/external supplier corrective actions. This position reports to the site Quality Manager.

What You Will Do:

• Solves or directs efforts to solve complex product quality and process related problems.
• Acts as voice of customer through new product development projects.
• Recommends internal or vendor design, manufacturing and quality control changes to improve quality and reliability.
• Gather and analyze product and process data for reporting of improvement items.
• Develops and applies quality analysis tools, as applicable, for effective root cause analysis and correction action methods.
• Scope of work includes interaction with external suppliers, operations, manufacturing systems, design, marketing, customer care, and end users.
• Develops and maintains quality related documentation including process maps, PFMEA, control plans, standard operating procedures, etc.
• May occasionally support end-user problem solving visits
• Serve as subject matter expert and internal auditor for ISO
  9001 based quality system
• Interface on regular basis with on-site and remote design/engineering functions
• Limited supervisor duties as projects dictate
• Other duties as assigned

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field required
• 3-5 years of Quality Engineering experience of increasing responsibility in the areas of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supplier Quality Management, or related field, including at least 2 years of direct manufacturing, in plant experience
• Demonstrated program management experience and in-depth process improvement and problem solving experience (including expertise with tools and processes such as APQP, Lean, Six Sigma, PPAP, 8D, FMEA, VAVE, etc.)
• Use of standard measurement tools (caliper, micrometer, scale, height gage, etc.)
• Lead auditor or competence within ISO-9001/TS-16949/AS 9100 quality systems
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products and statistical software
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and influence in a matrix organization
• Active knowledge of high volume manufacturing, assembly and distribution
• Fluent in English (spoken and written);
  Bilingual considered a strong asset
• Minimal travel
• This position is on-site and will report to the site Quality Manager.

Why Work for Us?

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:

• You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others.  With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there's plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, "this is your business, run with it".
• You're looking for a company that will invest in your professional development.  As we grow, we want you to grow with us. 
• You want a culture that promotes work-life balance.  Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work! 
• You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential.

What You'll Get from Us:

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you "be safe, be healthy". 
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period 
• Tuition Reimbursement  
• Unlimited PTO
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work 
• Community involvement and opportunities to…