SBU Field Quality Engineer

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The SBU Field Quality Engineer will influence business bottom‑line results by leading, facilitating, and reporting customer and field‑related quality activities for each SBU platform. This new function bridges customer/field feedback with manufacturing/engineering teams to improve product performance and customer experience.

• Provide field quality leadership across assigned products and drive cost of quality reduction.
• Prioritize improvement opportunities and track time‑to‑improvement for product growth teams.
• Conduct site visits, gather customer data, and supply responses to address equipment portfolio issues.
• Sustain communication strategies with field service technicians to resolve real issues via manufacturing and engineering changes.
• Develop and maintain a project pipeline with clear priorities to maximize customer benefit.
• Facilitate root‑cause analysis across functions, ensuring corrections improve component reliability.
• Identify training and application gaps contributing to poor customer experience.
• Communicate core quality improvement messaging and cultural changes throughout the business.
• Use tools such as Gemba, internal audits, warranty data, and traceability to evaluate field quality effectiveness.
• Review and improve quality test systems and procedures to meet intended use and customer expectations.
• Forecast and manage key metrics aligned with plant financials and product growth glide paths.
• Support supplier and reliability improvements in new product and project launch phases.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Professional certification preferred (CPM, APICS, Six Sigma, CQM, PE, etc.).
• At least 5 years of quality or engineering experience in design, manufacturing, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, DFMEA, PPAP, and advanced quality planning.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, visual management, and continuous improvement tools.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence cross‑functional teams.
• Proficiency in quality management systems, SPC, process capability, sampling techniques, and project management.
• Ability to travel up to 15%, with occasional higher peaks.
• Hands‑on, collaborative approach with a proactive change‑agent mindset.

Annual base salary range: $69,600.00 – $. Compensation determined by seniority, merit, location, and other factors. No incentive plan, sales commission, or additional compensation noted.

• Health insurance, holistic wellness programs, and generous incentives, effective Day One.
• Family benefits including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401(K) match up to 6% with an additional 2% core contribution, totaling up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and options for parental leave.
• Educational opportunities, tuition assistance, and student debt support.
• Additional benefits may vary by region, business alignment, and local regulations.

Yes – the position is designated as safety sensitive and may require additional drug screening.

We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

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