Quality Engineer

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility
-our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Join a team that’s focused on building high‑quality products and driving continuous improvement across our Ladysmith manufacturing operations. As a Quality Engineer, you’ll apply hands‑on problem‑solving, data‑driven analysis, and core quality methodologies to strengthen our processes, reduce defects, and support reliable production performance. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working close to the operations, partnering with cross‑functional teams, and shaping the systems and standards that keep our products and customers protected.

You’ll work on‑site at our facility in Ladysmith, WI and report to the Team Lead of Quality & Continuous Improvement.

• Drive efforts to improve internal defects per unit (DPU), Rolled Throughput Yield Loss (RTYL), external Parts Per Million (PPM), reduce scrap, and improve quality in the manufacturing operation.
• Develop and evaluate processes using capability studies, process control plans, analysis of out‑of‑control conditions, and process audits to improve performance and capability.
• Lead Kaizen events and other productivity and cost reduction initiatives to achieve plant targets.
• Use standard problem‑solving techniques and tools to identify root cause and develop corrective actions. Utilize A3 methodology to determine root cause and develop / implement steps that resolve problems.
• Work with manufacturing labor standards, production routings, manufacturing work instructions, and SAP system needs to maintain production. Utilizes factory automation software to monitor and maintain production.
• Provide design input and execution support for the development and deployment of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and information management systems in the plant.
• Participate in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA).

• Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant Field.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering field of study.
• 1+ years of Quality Engineering experience.
• Advanced data analysis including knowledge of advanced Excel and Power BI capabilities.
• ISO documentation systems knowledge and experience.
• Familiarity with SAP.

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

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