Senior Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer IIIThe Quality Engineer III collaborates with cross-functional teams to keep product flowing successfully and is responsible for providing support to quality engineering improvement projects and interfaces with teams consisting of engineering, manufacturing operations, supplier quality and service engineering to assure ongoing product compliance and control. This role will be responsible for responding with a sense of urgency to customer inquiries, executing inspection plans, quarantine and disposition of product.Responsibilities:Promote a continuous improvement environment by providing leadership and direction for facility teamsGuide Generac cross functional personnel within the framework of Corporate Quality Standards and objectivesLead the resolution of warranty and quality issuesAnalyze component failure rates and provide Manufacturing, Supplier Quality and Engineering with feedbackAnalyze data, identify trends and facilitate cross functional 8D or A3 improvement projectsDirect the overall execution of internal product audits and nonconformance resolution.Lead problem solving at the manufacturing siteSupport New Product Introduction and manage the qualification of manufacturing through the APQP processConduct 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 defectsProvide direction and assistance to the Quality & Manufacturing team at Generac manufacturing sites for prioritizing actions and tasks of quality initiativesEnsure test inspection integrity (MSA/ GR&R)Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assignedCreate and deploy standard Generac tools, methodologies and standardsMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering5 years' experience working in Quality in a manufacturing environment utilizing APQP (Control plan & PFEMA)Experience using continuous improvement tool set (8D, A3, PDCA, etc.)Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of APQP, PPAP procedures, and ISO 9001Effective verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated problem-solving skillsAbility to lead, collaborate and work with teams to drive improvementsAbility to successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environmentKnowledge of the application and interpretation of manufacturing quality metricsAbility to use Microsoft Office Suite and SAP business systemsKnowledge of Lean principles & improvementsAbility to implement lean principles and improvementsAbility to analyze component failure rates and provide Manufacturing, Supplier Quality and Engineering with feedbackAbility to analyze data, identify trends and facilitate cross functional A3 improvement projectsPreferred Job Qualifications:Certified Quality Engineer or TechnicianCertified Six Sigma Green BeltCertified Quality AuditorPrevious Experience using SAP or equivalent ERPQMS & Auditing ExperiencePower-Bi experienceCustomer facing experienceExperience with new product design and development and product lifecyclePhysical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job include are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus.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.