Quality Engineer
Oshkosh Corporation
- Dodge Center, MN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conduct continuous improvement of quality control testing, detection and defect prevention.
- Coordinate the resolution of quality issues. Respond to all platform quality process nonconformance issues in an expedient manner. Analyze and lead implementation of effective solutions.
- Construct quality data tracking, analysis, reporting, root cause investigation, corrective/preventative action & effectiveness verification, and develop quality standard operating procedures.
- Subject matter expert in multiple quality areas, proficient within a minimum of two platforms.
- Communicate effectively and work inter-functionally with Employee Teams, Quality, Engineering, Global Procurement & Supply Chain (GPSC), Contracts, Sales and Manufacturing to resolve quality related issues, deficiencies and improve processes.
- Facilitate quality led forums with various teams providing business impact, risk assessment and data-based guidance, identifying where there are largest opportunities, such as to increase first pass yield, reduce defects per unit, and achieve strategic deployment business targets.
- Perform process capability studies internally and externally.
- Design and improve process inputs to gain desired outcome.
- Improve processes to reduce common cause variability and eliminate special cause.
- Establish control plans to prevent process backsliding for consolidation of gains.
- Analyze process constraints and develop standards to overcome constraints.
- Investigate/analyze and benchmark industry practices for process validation assessments.
- Implement effective corrective and preventative actions utilizing structured planning methods.
- Support supplier quality processes and interface with GPSC. Partner to set purchase specifications, PPAP, and manage receiving inspections quality audits and define quality contractual requirements.
- Contribute to maintenance of ISO/IATF certifications and compliance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field from an accredited institution OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Three (3) or more years of experience.
- Advanced training/experience in the use of statistical techniques and process improvement methods
- Interpret basic technical drawings including characteristics such as views, title blocks, dimensioning, GD&T symbols, etc. Interpret specification requirements in relation to product and process characteristics
- Must have experience with and be able to exhibit the use of structured problem-solving techniques utilizing computer applications
- Six sigma certification & CQE
- Internal Contacts: Contact with peers and others involving explanation of information (these contacts may be within or outside department or division), and the gathering of factual information; may include the communication of sensitive or confidential information.
- External Contacts: Frequent external contact to: gather information, answer queries, or ask assistance.
- Communication Skills: Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Write routine reports, correspondence and speak effectively before both internal and external groups. Read, analyze and interpret business manuals, technical procedures and/or government regulations.
- Decision-Making: Regularly makes decisions of responsibility, involving evaluation or information. Decisions may require development or application of alternatives or precedents.
- Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving: Generally structured work, but involving a choice of action within limits of standard policy and procedures.
- Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing; Occasional: Driving, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Seldom: Lifting/Carrying 25lbs., Pushing/Pulling 25llbs.
- Non-Physical Demands: Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e. auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports), Writing.
- Environmental Demands: Frequent: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional: High Volume Public Contact.
- Work Schedule: Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.
- Demands/Deadlines: Occasional stress due to deadlines or workload because of intermittent or cyclical work pressures, or occasional exposure to distressed individuals within the immediate work environment.