Quality Engineer I
G&W Electric
Westmont, IL, United States
Westmont, IL, United States
- $62,000 - $82,513 p/year
- Manufacturing
- Full-time
- quality engineer
- root cause analysis
- ISO 9001 audit
The Quality Engineer I supports production operations by developing and maintaining quality programs including process audits, supplier performance evaluation, and root cause analysis to ensure product quality standards are met. Responsibilities include problem-solving using methodologies like 8D and Six Sigma, managing non-conformance reports, conducting internal ISO 9001 audits, and collaborating across teams for process improvements. This role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, knowledge of quality tools such as PPAP, APQP, SPC, and FMEA, and experience or familiarity with manufacturing environments and ERP software.
Quality Engineer I
Reporting to the Quality Manager this position develops, maintains, and improves all aspects of G&W's quality program as it relates to production operations. This includes shop floor problem solving, vendor SCAR completion, the process FMEA, NCRs, Control Plans, and Supplier performance ratings. Additionally, this position will develop Supplier & ISO auditing along with PPAP process skills for career growth.
As a Quality Engineer you will:
The Skills needed for this role are:
Ideally you will also have:
The Physical Demands / Working Conditions of the role are:
What we offer you:
Typical pay is $62,000 - 82,513 annually.
Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.
This position is eligible for participation in our Quarterly Incentive Pay Program
G&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
About G&W Electric
Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive.
Learn more about our company by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMtAhsdYeUQ
G&W Electric enjoys a long reputation for product quality, innovation and world-class customer service to the power industry. We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees. We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization. Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance and innovation. As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent. Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards excellence and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success. As part of our organization, you also help power the world!
G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.
*G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Reporting to the Quality Manager this position develops, maintains, and improves all aspects of G&W's quality program as it relates to production operations. This includes shop floor problem solving, vendor SCAR completion, the process FMEA, NCRs, Control Plans, and Supplier performance ratings. Additionally, this position will develop Supplier & ISO auditing along with PPAP process skills for career growth.
As a Quality Engineer you will:
- Perform operational MRB (Material Review Board) walks and consolidate issue data related to quality.
- Getting root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions in place while ensuring problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, Six Sigma, or Red X are followed (e.g. systemic issues based on NCR data).
- Investigating first pass yield failures and implementing corrective actions to prevent same type of failure from occurring in the future.
- Develop and implement cell standard work for existing, modified, and new manufactured products
- Ensuring containment activities are performed when a non-conformance is discovered to contain issues and prevent repeat issues.
- Manage process deviations/quality alerts by issuing, implementing, reviewing, approving, and implementing while G&W quality standards are maintained.
- Quality data analysis and recommend corrective actions.
- Working as a team member on various cross-functional High Impact Project teams.
- Reporting quality issues, performance, and metrics to management and other department team members as needed.
- Working with supplier quality engineering on addressing issues found in the plant on supplied parts including sorting, and inspecting parts.
- Perform problem-solving to identify robust root causes and permanent corrective actions, and validate them.
- Communicate with engineering, suppliers, material handling, incoming inspection, and operations status of issues, process improvements, or other activities as needed
- Report FPY metrics monthly. Weekly reports of main issues and projects.
- Conduct ISO 9001-based internal audits, and process audits. Review work instructions are up to date.
The Skills needed for this role are:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
- 0-3 years of experience
Ideally you will also have:
- High energy, hands-on attitude
- Plant operations or issue resolution experience preferred
- PPAP, APQP, SPC, and FMEA experience
- General Office Environment, Minitab, PC use
- Basic knowledge of ERP software
- Basic GD&T and metrology knowledge.
The Physical Demands / Working Conditions of the role are:
- Light Lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less)
- Stooping
- Standing
What we offer you:
Typical pay is $62,000 - 82,513 annually.
Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.
This position is eligible for participation in our Quarterly Incentive Pay Program
G&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Health club membership program and reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401 (k)
- Annual Profit Sharing
- Vacation
- Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
About G&W Electric
Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive.
Learn more about our company by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMtAhsdYeUQ
G&W Electric enjoys a long reputation for product quality, innovation and world-class customer service to the power industry. We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees. We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization. Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance and innovation. As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent. Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards excellence and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success. As part of our organization, you also help power the world!
G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.
*G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor
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