Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
5+ years of experience in measurement, testing technology, or mechanical manufacturing.
Strong sense of ownership and high quality awareness.
Excellent communication skills for bridging cultural and cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn quality management tools.
Responsibilities
Establish new measurement and testing workflows for the U.S. Quality function.
Define and implement operational quality procedures and best practices.
Collaborate with Jenbach plant to learn and implement quality systems.
Manage customer complaints and non-conformities for effective resolution.
Introduce modern inspection methods and digital tools for quality management.
Provide training in quality principles and operational guidelines.
Develop and monitor KPIs, aligning with global standards and objectives.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster a culture of quality and innovation.
Benefits
Great work environment.
Opportunities for professional development.
Challenging career paths.
Competitive compensation.
Full Job Description
Description
Quality Engineer will play a pivotal role in building a U.S.-based Quality function for Jenbacher manufacturing. This position is responsible for supporting robust measurement, testing, inspection processes, operational quality standards; and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The role combines hands-on technical expertise with strong leadership, ensuring the team is equipped with modern tools, clear expectations, and best-in-class quality practices. The Quality Engineer will support reviews of complaints and non-conformities, drive error-management processes, and collaborate closely with global Engineering, Supplier Quality, and accredited testing partners to maintain harmonized standards. Success in this role requires a strong sense of ownership and excellent communication skills.
Position Responsibilities
Support robust measurement and testing processes, workflows, tools, and quality standards.
Maintain operational quality procedures, driving best practices from day one.
Be connected to the sister plant in Jenbach, try to learn from the Quality people, systems and processes there and implement at Waukesha.
Review and support customer complaints, non-conformities, and the overall error-management process to ensure fast and effective resolution.
Support rollout of new inspection methods, measurement technologies, and digital tools, ensuring the team is equipped with state-of-the-art capabilities.
Support training on quality principles, measurement techniques, EHS requirements, and operational guidelines.
Monitor KPIs for the newly established U.S. function, ensuring alignment with global standards and business objectives.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster a culture of quality, accountability, and innovation.
Collaborate closely with global Engineering, Supplier Quality Engineering, and accredited testing organizations to ensure harmonized standards across regions.
Position Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
5+ years' experience in measurement and testing technology, mechanical engineering, service, or mechanical manufacturing
Strong sense of ownership, high quality awareness, and an ability to engage, motivate, and develop people.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to bridge cultural and cross-functional teams.
Ability to travel up to 10% for training at site in Jenbach to learn the Quality Systems & Processes, as well as build relationships with teammates.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn Quality tools (Q-DAS or Oracle NC-Management)
Additional Details
Location: Waukesha, WI
Work Schedule: Onsite 5 days per week (Monday through Friday)
Travel: Approximately 10% travel required, including an initial extended trip of 1.5 months to Jenbach, Austria for training on Quality systems and processes and to build working relationships with the Jenbach Quality team.
Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the foreseeable future.
