Quality Engineering Specialist - Perry, OK, United States - The Toro Company

Description

At Ditch Witch in Perry, Oklahoma we pride ourselves on being the leading manufacturer in the underground pipe and cable market.

Our plant in Perry stands out because it's a place for people to learn and thrive.

We enjoy coming to work because our plant is our community, we see our teammates not only as co-workers but as neighbors and family members.

All of our locations build the intricate network of machinery that contributes to The Toro Company. We contribute to building communities, cities, and the world.

The Quality Specialist or Quality Engineer facilitates the Advanced Product Quality Planning for Ditch Witch products in New Product Development (NPD).

This role will facilitate, develop, implement, maintain and improve the quality of new product by proactively planning and deploying tools necessary to launch high quality products.

Position is responsible to work with product development teams, suppliers, and manufacturing to develop portions of the comprehensive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) on new and existing products.

Advanced Product Quality Planning consist of identifying key components, assemblies, and characteristics, evaluating processes and their capabilities; identify risks (Risk Assessment-FMEA's), deploying corrective actions and validating products prior to their release for distribution.

Facilitate the overall development & deployment New Product Development (NPD) at Ditch Witch .

Responsible to ensure APQP deliverables are met during NPD stage-gate development process, including DFM, DFS, PFMEA, RQA's, FGR's, Part Planning, DPAR and/or PPAP Prototype & Pilot Builds and production release.

Facilitate product team meetings and provide input to ensure that the quality planning process is followed during the development of new products and maintenance of existing products.

Facilitates or Co-Facilitates DFM, DFS, PFMEA, RQA's, FGR's, Part Planning, DPAR and/or PPAP.
Proficient and risk determination and facilitation of risk management activities.
Assess and communicate machine risk assessments
Support Engineering/Compliance in warranty and safety related issues
Support Engineering Test Group in PV&V/DPV&R planning for machines as well as parts
Mentor Quality Technicians in the APQP process and tools

Investigate and perform other necessary activities to qualify key product and process capabilities and/or report on potential or known risks associated with key components, assemblies, and suppliers.

Develop working relationships with manufacturing and appropriate suppliers to develop, implement, and audit comprehensive quality plans for components, products, and services to insure they meet the requirements of Ditch Witch and its customers.

This role may be specialized focusing on APQP activities for parts, projects and/or product (machines).
Report on the APQP process, through process monitoring, validation, data analysis, and use of advanced quality plans.
including identification, documenting, tracking, and completion of required activities that may be assigned by product development teams.

Provide and maintain quality reports, records and plans for the supported product lines, teams, and other associated quality activities.

preferred, but not required for Specialist and 1-3 years or more of quality related experience.
Engineer 1-Degree in engineering required with 0-2 years quality related experience.
Exhibit appropriate basic mechanical skills and aptitude.
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or higher certification obtained within 6 months of start date.
Able to access, interpret and utilize international, national and corporate standards
Excellent computer skills (SAP, data entry, MS Office including Excel and Word).
Drawing, standard and specification reading, and comprehension required.
Demonstrate excellent writing skills, including research, organization, writing, formatting, and editing.

Have a good work record, including indications of strong self-motivation, high productivity, reliable attendance, attention to quality, ability to learn new skills, and a cordial, cooperative personality.

Physical demands, working conditions, travel)
Regular, continuous use of a personal computer.
Office environment with periodic trips to the shop areas and occasional work outdoors.

Outdoor work may include observing or operating equipment at test fields or construction sites, in all kinds of weather conditions.

Periodic travel, less than 25%

In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits – Ditch Witch offers employees at our Perry, OK location a variety of perks, including:

Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, office-plant blended environment.

Wellness - In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health, financial health, and other types of resources to every full-time employee.

Growth Opportunities – TTC prides itself on giving our employees the chance to grow their careers. Tuition reimbursement, opportunities to move into new areas of interest, and promotion opportunities are a few examples.

Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the app, formerly the Even app.

#We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.