Quality Specialist - Crystal Lake, United States - BOLTSWITCH INC

Description

About Boltswitch/Socomec Group

Boltswitch is a member of the Socomec SAS corporate family of companies, a global organization with nearly a century of success in providing innovative solutions within the energy industry.

The company has complete catalog line offerings of switch products and manufactures many of the component parts for these products.

Socomec (the "Company") was founded in 1922 and has its global headquarters in France.

Socomec designs and manufactures cutting-edge B to B products and solutions within its core areas of expertise: Critical Power, Power Control & Safety, Energy Efficiency, and Energy Storage.

With 10% of its annual sales revenue being reinvested into research and development, Socomec even has its very own state-of-the-art testing laboratories


About This Role

This is a key role within the Manufacturing Team that will serve as the company's quality expert, creating and implementing quality processes along with hands-on participation in measurements and inspections on the factory floor.

This is a wide-ranging role from strategic corporate initiatives to problem solving on the shop floor.


Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Work with Manufacturing team to identify, prioritize, and implement quality processes;
• Ensure that all employees are familiar with, trained on, and follow all Quality System procedures related to their jobs, which can affect the quality of products;
• Respond to internal and external nonconformances by leading root cause investigations and ensuring closure within an acceptable timeframe;
• Ensure internal quality audits are thorough and carried out in a timely fashion;
• Develop quality awareness programs and appropriate metrics to improve product and process quality;
• Reduce the occurrence of manufacturing errors;
• When required, provide support to Supply Chain or Engineering in the evaluation of new or existing suppliers, items, or equipment from a quality standpoint. This can include assisting with issue resolution, site surveys, and risk assessments;
• Improve awareness of quality throughout the business;
• Provide assistance necessary to perform rework/repair methods and processes in compliance with engineering standards;
• Investigate customer reported nonconformances and drive resolution;
• Advocate as the "voice of the customer". Collaborate with senior leaders to set the highest quality standards across the organization and ensure that the highest standards are achieved consistently;
• Foster a culture of interest, curiosity, and learning within the organization;
• Adherence to all company policies, including health and safety protocols.

Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering;
• Certification in Quality, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing are an asset;
• Minimum 8 years of related experience, ideally in a highmix, low volume manufacturing environment;
• Experience in an electrical equipment manufacturing environment or machine shop is desirable;
• Handson experience measuring mechanical components;
• Experience with ISO9001/ISO14001 Environmental and Quality Management Systems;
• An appreciation and passion for mitigating the environmental impacts of manufacturing (products, processes, packaging, recycling, energy conservation, etc);
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to present ideas clearly to all levels;
• Strong analytic problemsolving capabilities;
• Proven track record in implementing new processes, equipment and tooling;
• Demonstrates initiative and a passion for achieving results;
• Resourceful, innovative and energetic;
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills;
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Working Conditions:

• Must be legally authorized to work in USA without company sponsorship;
• Must be able to travel to international destinations; must possess and maintain a valid passport for international travel;
• This role is located in an office environment, with regular visits to the manufacturing environment.

Benefits:

Socomec provides competitive compensation and a group benefits package to include:

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance;
• Retirement Savings Plans;
• Paid Time Off (PTO);
• Flexible working hours;
• Opportunity for professional development and growth;
• Positive and collaborative environment.

Experience level:

• 8 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Inperson

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a certification in Quality, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing?
• How years of related experience do you have in a manufacturing environment?

Ability to Relocate:

• Crystal Lake, IL 60014: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person