Quality Engineer, Manufacturing – Data-Driven Improvement

At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success – so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to create disruptive new technologies and solutions as part of our Manufacturing Quality Engineering team.

Our Manufacturing Quality Engineering Team is responsible for bringing life to Made in USA Hand Tools, with every manufacturing phase of our Made in USA Hand Tool products happening in-house under the watch of this team. We continue to invest in quality engineering resources to support our growing Made in USA product lines. We are pushing the limits in technology driven quality engineering,best in class testing, process improvement and inspection excellence,integrated quality systems,real-time data monitoring and predictive analytics.

Behind our doors you’ll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to design and develop the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you’ll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

Year after year, our team continues to make significant breakthroughs in the industry. We’re just getting started. To learn more about our story.

The Quality Engineer will support the manufacturing environment through the development, implementation and improvement of quality procedures, instructions and other processes, as well as enforce product dimensional and performance specifications through testing. The Quality Engineer II will also be involved in root cause analysis and process improvement activities.

• Develop and revise procedures, system instructions, standards and work instructions for new and existing products in a startup factory.
• Perform process analysis on machines, equipment and systems to facilitate process improvement and cost reduction. Track process performance and provide feedback to engineering, manufacturing and management.
• Perform performance testing on production products to ensure specifications are met.
• Maintain product conformance through performing metrology and/or metallurgy inspections.
• Work with manufacturing and suppliers in process improvement to reduce process variation and increase process control.
• Work with the plant Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure quality product is being supplied/processed is of the highest quality.
• Work with cross functional teams on continuous improvement activities through statistical analysis and data analysis, such as process capability study, Gauge R&R, process flowcharting, design of experiments.
• Help manage and create corrective action plans to ensure timely root cause/8D analysis and effective corrective/preventive action.
• Participate in reviewing designs of new products and engineering changes with respect to product quality control planning and gauge requirements.
• Perform process and quality system audits to ensure compliance to specifications and documented procedures.
• Determine acceptance quality levels by means of random sampling techniques, where feasible.
• Track project schedules to ensure adherence to timelines
• Works on projects and continuous improvement initiatives in a self-directed manner

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 1-3 years of related work experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience in metal manufacturing and plastic injection molding preferred. (i.e. Machining, stamping, forging, or assembly)
• Strong statistical data analysis ability (Minitab, etc.)
• Excellent problem-solving skills, exercises independent judgement and works well under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Self-motivated, organized, efficient, process oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Project management and mentoring experience a plus.
• Ability to travel