Quality Engineer Senior

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Leads and completes complex quality engineering assignments. Performs statistical analysis of data to provide information to meet quality standards.

• Performs advanced quality assurance assignments and projects; participates in new models development process; performs Quality Management System documentation activities
• Coordinates complex product/process capability studies
• Leads problem solving teams; identifies root causes, implements corrective actions and verifies effectiveness
• Develops product/process procedures including development of performance metrics
• Performs statistical analysis used in problem solving, quality improvement projects & Six Sigma teams
• Performs layouts, reads and understands geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Investigates customer complaints, develops corrective action plans and verifies effectiveness
• Leads Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) teams and the development and improvement of Control Plans.
• Serves as a liaison between supplier and Briggs & Stratton in quality activities
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for interacting with diverse groups of internal and external customers
• Proven ability to prepare and present technical information
• Extensive technical knowledge and background of quality and manufacturing processes including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), layout and gaging; machining methods and assembly processes as well as statistical process control (SPC) and statistical techniques
• Extensive knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools including control plans and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills
• Strong time management, prioritization, organizational and planning skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with individually or in a team environment as well as the ability to help mentor less experienced team members
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Bachelor s Degree in Engineering or Related field

• Five years of related experience in engineering, purchasing or quality field
• Fundamental quality experience in machining or assembly type operations
• Enterprise wide reporting system experience preferred

Domestic and/or International travel as required up to 25%

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and turf care products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Billy Goat®, and Branco® brands.

Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran s status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

Nearest Major Market: Statesboro

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