Quality Engineering Temp

Wenger Corporation is a privately held, leading manufacturer of high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products. Choosing between working for a large or small company can require some unfortunate trade-offs. As a 550-employee, international market leader, we provide the generous benefits and wellness programs you need, the opportunities for development and advancement you desire, and the corporate growth you rely on. Wenger Corporation is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team in Owatonna, MN. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will contribute to Wenger Corporation’s strategy to provide an exceptional customer experience by providing technical support in quality engineering around part inspection and metrology, control of non-conforming material, resolution of quality issues, and product team support.A Technical degree in related areas (quality assurance, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering) or ASQC Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) is strongly preferred, or minimum three plus (3+) years of quality assurance or related manufacturing experience in lieu of a degreeProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Demonstrated knowledge of and skills in the use of inspection/measurement/test equipment/metrologyDemonstrated ability to read/interpret blueprints Math/statistical background with a strong numbers aptitudeWhat you will do on a typical day:Perform data collection, statistical analysis, report generation, and supplier trip reportsRepresent the Quality Assurance department in Product Development Teams and Quality/Productivity TeamsMaintain non-conforming material database entries and cost analysis for assigned suppliersInitiate and maintain inspection procedures internally and with suppliers as neededSupport First Article processing and inspection for new supplier, parts, or substantive changesReview ECOs/drawings prior to release on assigned product groupsProvide training of other team members in statistical methods, quality improvement tools, and metrologyProvide leadership and support to the Receiving/Quality department as necessaryRecommend new methods to increase efficiency or new equipment for either inspection or production at suppliersDevelop and help source necessary inspection tools, equipment, and fixturesSupport daily continuous process improvement and Lean initiatives by maintaining Gemba board metrics, gathering and analyzing data to identify and lead improvements in their areas of responsibilityAssist with global supplier selection, analysis, evaluation, performance metrics, and developmentTravel to foreign suppliers 2-4 times annually to support processes, quality improvement, and product reviewsSupport the global procurement team during off-hours as neededBenefit offerings include:Paid Time Off9 Paid HolidaysGenerous Profit SharingMedical, Dental and Vision InsuranceSpending Accounts HSA, FSA, DCFSACompany Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance401k Retirement Plan with Company MatchCompany Paid Life InsuranceSupplemental Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramPut your passion to work in an exciting, rewarding industry that inspires innovation today!