Advanced Quality Engineer

Company Description:

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

Advanced Quality Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Support new product development quality deliverables including FMEA risk analysis, pre-launch controls, measurement system analysis, and process validation. 
• Plan and participate in process capability studies to determine process robustness and suitability.
• Coordinate quality activities within manufacturing, suppliers, and product design to meet design requirements and develop robust processes for production.
• Support creation (new methods) and revision (existing methods) efforts in areas with significant impact on product, process or equipment. 
• Participate in analysis and reporting of warranty and test issues during launch. 
• Mentor new employees, technicians and student engineers as appropriate. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5-7 years related experience
• Bachelor’s degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, Quality Assurance)
• Non-degree considered if 12+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED
• Frequent travel (6-20%)
• Frequent overnight stays (6-20%)
• Job requires employee to drive a personal vehicle to conduct company business < 20% per week (8 hours) and/or travel locally between company locations during scheduled workday

Preferred Qualifications:

• ASQ (or equivalent) Certified Quality or Reliability Engineer certification and/or PMP certification
• Good computer literacy, word processing skills (MS Word) and spreadsheet skills (MS Excel)
• Knowledge of databases (MS Access)
• Technical skills and training, such as quality tools and techniques, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), process capability and statistical process control (SPC) 
• Formal or informal training in problem solving methods
• Good communication skills, the ability to collaborate effectively with others, and the personal drive and sense of urgency required to deliver timely support

Work Authorization:

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits:

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities