Quality Engineering Specialist II

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of standard lean tools, methodologies, practices & processes.
• Guide Generac sourcing, purchasing and corporate quality personnel with the establishment of supplier expectations and objectives.
• Lead the resolution of supplier quality issues.
• Direct the overall execution of internal product audits and nonconformance resolution. Lead problem solving at the plant and supplier levels.
• Support Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). Manage the qualification of new parts through the APQP process.
• Coordinate supplier quality, rework and scrap data acquisition to feed Cost of Quality Metrics.
• Conduct and manage audits/assessments of processes and quality systems (ISO, internal audit, etc).
• Gather and analyze product data and use the data to lead improvement initiatives to reduce the potential for defects.
• Provide direction and assistance to the Quality Leads for prioritizing inspection tasks.
• Develop and modify inspection sampling plans based on supplier performance.
• Assist with the identification and traceability of product.
• Ensure test/ inspection integrity (MSA/ GR&R).
• Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 3 or more years of experience working in an Operations environment
• 3 or more years of experience working in Quality Assurance in a plant or supplier quality role;
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the application and interpretation of manufacturing/quality metrics.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Certified Quality Engineer;
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt;
• Certified Quality Auditor;
• Previous Experience using SAP or equivalent ERP;
• Demonstrated knowledge of PPAP procedures, APQP (Control Plan & PFMEA), PPAP and ISO.
• Demonstrated ability to collaboratively work with teams to drive improvements;
• Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and SAP business systems;
• Knowledge of Lean principals & improvements
• Physical Demands:
• "We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."

Benefits

Additional Information

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? The Quality Engineering Specialist II works with suppliers and personnel to improve quality systems and performance. This position is responsible for ensuring that suppliers meet quality expectations and for planning, coordinating, and executing the incoming inspection, quarantine and disposition of product. The Quality Engineering Specialist II works closely & collaborates with cross-functional teams to keep product flowing successfully.

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