Quality Engineer

Broderson Manufacturing Corporation

$75K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology or equivalent experience.
  • 5 years of related experience or training.
  • Strong skills in MS Excel, capable of statistical analysis and data metric creation.
  • Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
  • ISO9001 auditing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Create and improve quality standards, methods, and processes.
  • Manage corrective action processes (SCAR and ICAR) from root cause to countermeasures.
  • Participate in internal quality inspections and nonconforming material controls.
  • Conduct audits of the quality system internally and at suppliers' sites.
  • Drive continuous improvements in product design and performance specifications.
  • Lead ISO9001 audit preparations and implementations across departments.
  • Analyze customer feedback to develop corrective actions for warranty costs.

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment fostering innovation and creative solutions.
  • Paid time off and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance and a 401(k) plan for financial planning and security.
Full Job Description
Broderson Manufacturing Corporation is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive continuous improvement of quality systems, standards, and processes within our manufacturing operations. This role partners cross-functionally to manage corrective actions, support ISO 9001 compliance, improve product quality, and strengthen supplier and customer satisfaction through data-driven problem solving.

What You'll Do:
  • Creation and/or continuous improvement of company quality standards, methods, and processes.
  • Management of SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action) and ICAR (Internal Corrective Action) processes, tracing quality concerns to their root cause and establishing permanent countermeasures
  • Active participation in internal quality processes including but not limited to receiving inspection, first article inspection, nonconforming material control, and final inspection.
  • Execution of quality system auditing both internally on-site and externally throughout Lanco's supply base
  • Participate in efforts to continuously improve product designs to bolster the achievement of quality expectations and strengthen product performance specifications
  • Lead ISO9001 audit preparation among internal departments and foster the proper implementation of ISO9001 principles throughout the company
  • Draw insights from the "voices of the customer" reflected in warranty claims and create corrective actions to reduce warranty costs
  • Development of quality metrics to reflect business needs and ensure proper allocation of quality control resources
  • Effective communication both inter- and intra-company to increase awareness of quality concerns and solicit the support of appropriate resources
  • Remain compliant with all regulatory bodies and company policies as they apply to safe, environmentally conscious work practices, eliminating and/or reducing exposure to liability
  • Prepares and presents site-based quality reports on a monthly basis

Do You Have?
  • Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products and other data systems
  • Requires knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and paint systems
  • Detail-oriented with an ability to judge component/assembly conformance to blueprints and other design specifications.
  • Ability to observe, audit, document, and continuously improve processes.
  • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions and work rules/procedures.
  • Competent in the proper selection and application of various measuring devices and equipment
  • Ability to monitor and utilize data to define quality performance and direct efforts of internal teams seeking the improvement of quality metrics
  • Ability to accept and act upon constructive criticism to prioritize, organize, and solve quality-related problems
  • Ability to complete tasks independently, seeking continuous improvement of key metrics without the need for constant direct management
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with site and global functional teams, members of management, suppliers, and other employees

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without no

What You'll Need:
  • Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology from a four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Previous experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions Strong MS Excel skills, with ability to apply statistics, analyze data, and create metrics

AND/OR:
  • Master's degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of applicable work experience.
  • ISO9001 auditing experience

Physical and Environmental Elements:

This is a production classification and employees work indoors and outdoors (in all seasons) with exposure to noise, chemicals, heavy equipment and machinery. Accurate hand/eye coordination is required. Finger dexterity is required, as well as hand strength, with the ability to grasp, lift, push and pull. Work involves considerable climbing, twisting, bending, squatting and kneeling for long periods of time. May lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds and pull approximately 20 lbs. Need to have the ability to ascend and descent a ladder and/or scaffolding.

Compensation & Benefits:

We foster a collaborative team environment that values innovation and encourages creative solutions to drive positive organizational impact. Our employees are the key to our success and help us stand out from our competitors. The base pay range for this role is $75,000 to $100,000. The final compensation offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, and location. We offer competitive pay, paid time off, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

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