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    Product Quality Engineer - Reno, United States - Legrand

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    Position Description

    At a Glance

    Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Product Quality Engineer to join the Data Center Power & Control Division Team in Reno, NV. The Product Quality Engineer will participate in continuous improvement activities, support suppliers, customers, and internal functions including Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test & Validation. This position will also establish and sustain the use of the quality system metrics and tools.

    The Product Quality Engineer will ensure that all assigned duties are performed quickly, efficiently, and according to the established departmental and company policies, procedures, and goals. This position is expected to promote a positive work environment, demonstrate initiative, professionalism, personal awareness, integrity, and exercise confidentiality.

    What Will You Do?

  • Execute the Quality Assurance strategy to ensure product flow consistent with established industry standards, government regulations and various customer requirements.
  • Collect and analyze quality data, identify problem areas, recommend solutions, and coordinate / facilitate corrective action to control costs and achieve established quality objectives for external failures, scrap, problem orders and related performance measures.
  • Perform root cause analysis and provide solutions to correct immediate quality related concerns as well as oversee implementation of long-term solutions.
  • Monitor and coordinate quality engineering functions including inspection, testing, repair, and auditing. Maintain required quality records and documentation to verify that all quality and manufacturing systems and processes meet or exceed industry standards and/or customer specifications.
  • Process Continuous Improvements to determine and implement best practices in all processing areas to improve quality.
  • Audit, qualify and approve new product suppliers.
  • Analyze engineering changes to determine impact to supplier processes and tooling.
  • Support supplier to develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product design specifications and quality standards.
  • Provide engineering support to maintain a system to evaluate and ensure that vendors and suppliers meet or exceed established quality policies, procedures, and expectations.
  • Apply engineering and manufacturing technical knowledge to help improve supplier activities that can help Server Technology's quality, delivery, and cost performance objectives.
  • Develop capability studies, advanced product quality planning (APQP), process failure mode effect analysis (PFMEA), and statistical process controls (SPC).
  • Provide answers to field technical questions from suppliers and determine the appropriate action to be taken.
  • Host and support Internal, Customer, Supplier and Third-Party Audits as required.
  • Analyze, audit, and report quality performance and trends for product and processes.
  • Provide input for quality requirements to Design and Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Provide evaluation and disposition of First Articles.
  • Display original thinking and creativity; Meet challenges with resourcefulness; Generate suggestions for improving work; Develop innovative approaches and ideas.
  • Display willingness to make decisions; Exhibit sound and accurate judgment; Support and explain reasoning for decisions; Include appropriate people in decision-making process; Make timely decisions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications

    Required Skills

    Education:

  • Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University with emphasis in Mechanical Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years of related manufacturing experience with at least 2 years in the quality function; ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), preferred.
  • Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

  • Experience with sheet metal fabrication processes and associated tooling; PCBA manufacturing including SMT pick and place, and wave solder; and wire harness manufacturing and termination assembly.
  • Previous work experience of problem-solving methods such as: Six Sigma, 8D, root cause analysis, and the associated statistical tools used to analyze problems, evaluate, and complete improvement projects.
  • Strong familiarity with the application of IPC A-610D. ASTM, Six Sigma certification or significant experience with Six Sigma process improvement desirable.
  • Project management skills including planning, organizing, and coordinating tasks.
  • Computer proficient with knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to provide information across multiple groups.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to work independently.
  • Familiarity of ISO 9001:2015 standards and audit process.
  • Ability to travel up to 25%.
  • Desired Competencies :

  • Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
  • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations.
  • Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
  • Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.
  • Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
  • Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
  • Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
  • Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
  • Work environment is fast-paced and priorities can shift quickly. All employees are expected to go outside their primary responsibilities when required, and multi-task job duties on a regular basis. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs/ladder; balance; stoop, kneel crouch or crawl; talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and may rarely lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Company Info

    About Legrand

    Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit

    About Legrand North and Central America

    Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting. We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers' needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity. For more information, visit

    About Legrand's Data Center Power and Control Division

    The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand's Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development.

    Equal Opportunity Employer


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