Quality Engineer III - Katy - Igloo Products

Description

Igloo Products Corp is an iconic and fast-growing American brand known for exceptional and durable performance for everyday cooler needs. After more than 75 years of as the leader as a housewares brand, Igloo has pivoted to a high growth lifestyle brand for outside activities associated with fun, family and friends
Founded in as a metalworking shop bringing fresh cold water to Texas workers in the field to inventing the Playmate to becoming America's most recognizable brand of ice chests, the Igloo story spans more than 75 years of delivering coolness to the world. Today, Igloo has 90% + brand awareness and is #1 in market share in the US, is a pioneer in sustainability for our category with the launch of biodegradable coolers and coolers made with from post-consumer recycled resin and other sustainable materials and has a growing DTC business allowing us to build direct relationships with our consumers. In 2021, Igloo was acquired by Dometic Brands and now there is the opportunity to Globally grow both brands together.
We are on a journey of continuous growth - now looking for our next star - a passionate Quality Engineer III.
This position will be involved in the NPD (new product development) team to ensure product quality by reviewing, evaluating, and testing products to relevant product specifications and customer requirements; Collaborate with product development team to identify and address quality risks. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on product testing. Communicates results and proposes solutions for non-conformance. Support Katy Manufacturing and maintain the integrity of the Quality Management System for Mobile Cooling Solution.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
New Product Development and New Material/Process Qualification

• Review and control qualification and development activities as it relates to new products, new processes and process changes.
• Responsible for one of the product verticals/categories and lead quality deliverables throughout product lifecycles.
• Work with new product development team to ensure that new product introductions are launched on time and on specifications with respect to Igloo quality requirements, industry standards, and customer quality needs.
• Lead efforts to follow through post new product launch activities to ensure quality targets are met.
• Responsible for conducting and documenting PPAP for the new product development.

Manufacturing Support

• Provide Quality Engineering Support to manufacturing 24/7.
• Investigate and conduct root cause analysis, develop action plan and implement corrective actions for major quality excursions and other major manufacturing issues.

Quality Management System

• Responsible for developing, maintaining, and auditing Igloo's Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with company, national / international standards and customer requirements.
• Develop and update procedures, WI, SOPs, forms, inspection and testing standards to standardize and streamline processes.
• Lead the efforts for quality related corrective and preventive actions

Continual Improvement and Data Analysis

• Lead quality improvement projects utilizing Six Sigma tools including poke-yokes, DOE analysis, Time Studies, ROI analysis, FMEA, Control plans, problem solving, MSA, and 8D etc.
• Drive process improvement through the use of quality tools and quality management system to identify improvement needs, work with a cross functional team to drive execution of key quality initiatives.
• Participate in product review and drive product improvement through working with Engineering, Manufacturing and Marketing.
• Drive improvements for inspection and testing method and equipment.
• Review and analyze statistical data to identify opportunities for improvements.

Hands-on Quality Testing

• Perform product inspection and testing as assigned to support the needs from engineering, manufacturing and marketing.
• Develop testing plan and technical reports summarizing investigations, qualifications, and experiments as required.

Field Returns and Warranty Support

• Provide engineering support for field returns and communicate routinely with Internal functions and external customer representative on QA related matters.

Training

• Mentor Quality Champions in quality principles.
• Lead efforts for quality management system training

What do we offer?

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short term & Long-term disability
• Accidental death insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Company paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications
A suitable background would be a solid experience within the following qualifications and experiences:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical or Industrial or related).
• Experience: Minimum three (3) years in a manufacturing/quality environment.
• Experience: Minimum three (3) years in product quality in a cross-functional NPD setup.
• English language skills: Able to read, write, speak and comprehend English.
• Math skills: Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Physical Demands: Manufacturing and office environment.
• Work environment: Warehouse is hot and humid in summer months, cold in winter months.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working Knowledge of Six Sigma Processes.
• ISO 9001 experience in auditing and implementing.
• Supplier Quality Background.
• Lean Manufacturing experience.

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

And of course - our Core Values
To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values - Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.
Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.
Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us
Igloo offers equal opportunities for everyone. Equal opportunities mean that all employees shall be treated according to their abilities and qualifications in every employment decision, including but not limited to hiring, advancement, compensation benefits, training, lay-offs and termination. Any form of discrimination or harassment against employees due to personal factors, such as gender, ethnicity, skin color, age, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability and pregnancy or employees with family responsibilities is prohibited.
All applicants must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
Igloo supports and respects the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights. We do not tolerate child labor or any form of modern slavery, including forced, bonded or compulsory labor, physical or psychological punishment or human trafficking.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities