- Drive the implementation of containment actions to prevent process defects and/or escapes.
- Perform internal product & process audits.
- Create, maintain, and update Control Plans as well as audit to identify improvements.
- Assist Manufacturing Engineering in the update of PFMEAs for product or process changes.
- Champion the reduction of customer complaints; reduce customer DPPM and warranty costs.
- Evaluate Drawings and Engineering standards including critical dimensions.
- Drive continuous improvement for all elements of the Quality System.
- Support lean initiatives and Problem Solving (5s, RIE's, SQDIP, MDI, 9 step).
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures as per BOS and engineering standards.
- Support the manufacturing assembly and test cells to maximize product quality and reliability.
- Support the launch of new products through Early Launch Containment planning and support.
- Support Quality System to make sure all deliverables are met for customer and regulatory body compliance.
- Serves as internal ISO 9001 auditor.
- Participates in BBS audits.
- Responsible for keeping updated Method Sheets, visual aids, formats and quality records according to Trane QMS.
- Ensure the compliance of documentation and improvement following the quality standards, FPY, COPQ, DPPM, Calibration and development of corrective actions with the use of 6-sigma, SPC, strategic A3 and 9-Steps.
- Support and monitoring of SQDIP / MDI boards.
- Analysis and monitoring complaints and CARs and SCARs as necessary.
- May supervise hourly team members in inspection, gauging, metrology, college co-operative students, interns.
- Manage pressure vessel code compliance programs related to ASME/ PED/ TSSA etc.
- Drive process change projects in line with value stream mapping.
- Bachelors' degree in engineering preferred but Associate's degree and equivalent job experience will be considered.
- 3-5 years experience in a manufacturing plant environment.
- ISO 9001 certified auditor or equivalent preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
- Knowledge of various quality system methodologies; Lean, 5 Why's, Pareto Analysis, Six Sigma, DFMEA, PFEMA, PPAP, APQP, etc. is a must.
- ASQ CQE or similar certifications are preferred.
- Data analysis and or Quality 4.0 experiences are preferred.
- Must be detail oriented to ensure all quality requirements are met.
- Experience with MS Office products required & to learn computer software applications.
- Must be a high-energy self-starter, results-oriented proactive and able to work effectively with little supervision.
- Must be a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to effectively build relationships with employees at all levels.
- Ability to interpret quality and engineering specifications.
- Estimated Travel is less than 10%
- Position is onsite, at our La Crosse, WI facility.
- Position is first shift with second shift and weekend support as required.
- Benefits kick in day one
- 6% 401K match, plus an additional 2% of eligible pay in core contributions.
- 3 weeks of vacation per calendar year, plus paid holidays.
- Benefits*:
Quality Engineer - La Crosse, United States - Trane Technologies
Description
At Trane TechnologiesTM ) and through our businesses including Trane ) and Thermo King ) , we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what's possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities.We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.Job Summary:
Under minimal supervision, performs quality control tasks, optimizes quality management systems, and implements proven inspection and statistical techniques to ensure product/process compliance to stakeholder requirements.
Prioritize internal and external opportunities and resolve them through a systematic problem-solving methodology that identifies root cause(s), implements countermeasures, and verifies results.
Drives initiatives to achieve company quality objectives.Responsibilities:
Perform data analysis:
non-conforming material, Warranty, Escapes, and others.
Qualifications:
Key Competencies:
Travel:
Work Schedule / Considerations:
What's in it for you:
Base Pay Range:
$90,000 - $120,000
Disclaimer:
This "range" could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed, education, experience, travel requirements for the job, or because of a system the employer uses to measure earnings by quantity or quality of production (so, for example, positions that may not have traditional salary ranges).
*Benefits vary by region, business alignment, union involvement and employee status.We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs.
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.