Quality Engineer Senior

Leads and completes complex quality engineering assignments. Performs statistical analysis of data to provide information to meet quality standards.

1. Performs advanced quality assurance assignments and projects; participates in new models development process; performs Quality Management System documentation activities
2. Coordinates complex product/process capability studies
3. Leads problem solving teams; identifies root causes, implements corrective actions and verifies effectiveness
4. Develops product/process procedures including development of performance metrics
5. Performs statistical analysis used in problem solving, quality improvement projects & Six Sigma teams
6. Performs layouts, reads and understands geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
7. Investigates customer complaints, develops corrective action plans and verifies effectiveness
8. Leads Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) teams and the development and improvement of Control Plans.
9. Serves as a liaison between supplier and Briggs & Stratton in quality activities
10. Performs other duties as assigned

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for interacting with diverse groups of internal and external customers
• Proven ability to prepare and present technical information
• Extensive technical knowledge and background of quality and manufacturing processes including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), layout and gaging; machining methods and assembly processes as well as statistical process control (SPC) and statistical techniques
• Extensive knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools including control plans and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills
• Strong time management, prioritization, organizational and planning skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with individually or in a team environment as well as the ability to help mentor less experienced team members
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

• Five years of related experience in engineering, purchasing or quality field
• Fundamental quality experience in machining or assembly type operations
• Enterprise wide reporting system experience preferred