Quality Engineer II

The Quality Engineer II’s primary role is the development and operation of quality control systems, application and analysis of testing and inspection procedures. This position also utilizes metrology and statistical methods to diagnose and correct improper quality control practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Supplier Quality

• Reviews and analyzes quality notifications.
• Reviews supplier Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and capability study information.

Administrative

• Reviews and processes Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) for all projects and runtime improvements.
• Sets up the quality requirements in the system for inspections.

New Product Introduction

• Coordinates the QA section of the Product Realization Process.
• Analyzes new and revised part introductions using statistical analysis.
• Evaluates the conformity of the project to the documented process.
• Reports item status to core teams and facilitates issue resolution.

Problem Solving and Quality Improvement

• Troubleshoots and resolves issues to improve Plant Quality.
• Evaluate and recommend quality concepts of probability, statistics and data analysis (SPC, DOE, and process capability studies) to make decisions.

ISO Compliance

• Performs internal audits to ensure compliance to ISO requirements and Wacker Neuson Corporation goals
• Identifies and implements appropriate preventative and corrective actions along with root cause analysis and effectiveness review.

Training

• Trains all levels of personnel on new quality concept
• Works with other departments to select and define appropriate quality methodologies.

Required Skills:

Additional years of experience or education may be substituted for each other as determined by Human Resources.

1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
2. A minimum of 3 years of Quality Engineering experience.
3. U.S. citizen or permanent resident (Sponsorship will not be provided now or in the future).
4. Proven track record of developing and implementing process improvements.
5. Proven problem solving skills with and use of statistical analysis.
6. Proficient computer skills including Access, Word and Excel.
7. ISO and internal audit experience.
8. CQE Certification is preferred.
9. Able to travel up to 5% to other Company or Supplier locations.