Sr Quality Engineer

Location: Avon

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Quality Engineer

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Leadership Scope:
Individual Contributor

Company Info:
With a heritage of over 120 years, we aren't just a company; we are a brand of trust. But more than anything, we are a collection of individuals who, together, give Grote Industries a decisive competitive advantage. At Grote, our shared vision is clear - to meet the needs of the customers we serve. We accomplish that mission every day by following a set of core values that make us who we are.

Innovation has been the hallmark of Grote Industries from the start. From durable, easy to see stop lights to the latest in LED lighting technology, Grote has been leading the way in advanced vehicle system solutions from early in the last century right up to today. With these innovations, Grote has helped millions of people throughout North America and the world benefit from the innovation and design excellence of Grote products.

Position Summary:

Responsible for serving as liaison between Grote Industries and its customers and suppliers. The QE possesses practical knowledge of various quality tools, including 6 Sigma, 8D, 5S, Kaizen, APQP, PPAP, quality system audits, GD&T, Project Management, Warranty Analysis, Reliability Projections (including Weibull Analysis and other empirical modeling), and Design for Six Sigma. The QE may be called on to lead teams of peers and subordinates during problem resolution or warranty product improvement.

Interacts with Grote's customers. The QE establishes a working relationship with the customers and provides timely, accurate and appropriate responses to customer concerns, problems or requests. When customers encounter product problems, the QE uses disciplined problem-solving processes and principles to resolve issues. May interact with suppliers. The QE will communicate requirements for quality systems, products and processes to the supplier.

For quality and/or warranty concerns with the supplier, the QE will ensure the supplier correctly identifies the root cause and implements sound corrective action(s) and gets buy-in from Grote Engineering. Monitors quality systems, metrics and processes to support Grote's goals (such as PPM targets, Warranty Defect Rates, etc), meet Quality System registration requirements and various customer requirements. The QE works with Teams in establishing quality plans and problem-solving.

Position Duties:
Uses statistics and other data analysis techniques to monitor and improve products and processes.
- Focused on the Continual Improvement of assigned product lines, processes and customers.
- Actively works to meet Grote Industries goals and objectives (such as PPM's, Warranty Targets etc).
-Assists and leads Engineering and Manufacturing in implementation of appropriate Quality/Manufacturing tools to ensure quality products, on-time launches at full production approval, irreversible corrective action and more.
- Interfaces with customers to determine requirements and resolve issues.
- Serves as a member of assigned Product Development Group. Supports the NPI process, procedures and flow.
- Acts as champion for assigned initiatives.
- Interfaces with customers to determine requirements and resolve issues.
- Utilizes and leads the use of quality tools to solve problems.

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college. Minimum 5 years of experience in quality, preferred in automotive company. 2 - 3 years of project management experience is a plus Six Sigma training, Green Belt preferred. Quality certifications are a plus.

JOB NAME

Quality Engineer

UPDATED ON

6/26/2025

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Quality Engineer

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JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Engineer is responsible for serving as a liaison between Grote Industries and its customers and suppliers. The QE possesses practical knowledge of various quality tools, including 6 Sigma, 8D, 5S, Kaizen, APQP, PPAP, quality system audits, GD&T, Project Management, Warranty Analysis, Reliability Projections (including Weibull Analysis and other empirical modeling), and Design for Six Sigma. The QE may be called on to lead teams of peers and…