Quality Engineer II - NPD Fabrication

Come build for the future. For over 80 years the Sub-Zero Group has maintained a legacy of innovation, quality, and commitment to the customer as a family held company. As the leader in the luxury appliance industry, this legacy continues to grow as we build upon new technological innovations that can serve our customers. With access to brand new facilities and technology, continuous training and development, and support to grow in excellence we will continue to invest in you and your career.Located in Madison, WI – ranked #1 place to live in the US by Livability.com. Nestled in between two lakes and near the natural driftless region, you’ll experience incredible outdoor and fitness resources as well as a great restaurant and sports scene. With the Sub-Zero Group campus located adjacent to bike paths, and easy to access via multiple thoroughfares, you’ll find an easy commute for your in-office days available whatever your preferred transportation mode!Our NPD Quality Engineering team is integral to the success of defining, developing and bringing our innovative new products to market.Growth and development are important aspects of this position. Whether you aspire to be a leader or a technical expert, this position will set you up for success in the future.Primary ResponsibilitiesQuality Engineer 2 - NPD Fabrication is responsible for supporting and continually improving the Sub-Zero/Wolf Quality System by facilitating continuous product and process improvements so we can exceed the expectations of those we service by providing high quality, innovative, value added, luxury appliance products and services.Quality Systems:Problem identification, root cause analysis, corrective and preventative action.Development, maintenance, and review of key performance indicators.Research, recommend, and implement new equipment, designs or processes that improve product quality, consistency and performance.Review and update changes to current Quality Systems to support NPD projects.Examine impact of NPD on current Systems and drive changes in equipment, tools, or processes.Quality Planning:Establish the quality system requirements for new or revised products.Pre-production design review and key control characteristics (KCC) identification and documentation.Establish the quality system requirements for new or revised manufacturing processes.Plan for and execute Qualifications of new or revised manufacturing equipment, PPAPs, Capability Studies as required for support of NPD projects.Establish and execute a measurement plan for geometric data collectionAssist with completing QE NPD deliverables related to the fabrication process by using Advanced Quality Planning; such as lead Process FMEAs, Fabrication Control Plans, and Gage/Metrology needs. Participate in Design FMEAs, Design for Manufacturing efforts, and Solid Model/Print Review, Plan, coordinate measurement requirements, collect and provide statistical analysis of data for NPD builds.Work with Fabrication Business Unit Quality Engineer to deliver Product Control Plan and Audits for implementation as product transitions into production.Required Qualifications:4-year degree in a STEM fieldAdvanced and thorough working knowledge of quality engineering tools and techniques for systems improvement and problem solving4-6 years of experience in a manufacturing, quality, or design engineering function with progressing responsibilitiesStrong oral and written communication skillsPreferred Qualifications:Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree4+ years of experience in a manufacturing environmentStrong understanding of and experience applying statistical methodologies in a manufacturing environmentProject management with budgeting responsibilities a plusAbility to use advanced dimensional measurement & data collection tools and systemsAbility to read and knowledge of how to inspect GD&T - Flatness, Parallelism, Perpendicularity, Surface Profile, True PositionAbility to use Solidworks to interrogate prints and assemblies as well as ability to design parts and assemblies used to inspect/check parts. American Society for Quality - Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or other certificationWe value our employees by providing:Competitive compensation based on skillsIndustry leading health, dental, and vision plansGenerous 401 (K) savings and profit sharingOn-site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking pathsEducation assistance and internal training programsElectric vehicle chargingMaternity & paternity leaveInterested in learning more on our robust benefits package we offer? Click here!This position requires a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration. All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.QualificationsEDUCATIONBachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering or related fieldJob SummaryRequisition Number: QUALI007025Job Category: Quality AssuranceSchedule: Full-Time