Job Description
Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement procedures and systems necessary to promote continuous improvement of product and to support departmental goals
* Work with various business unit teams, manufacturing sites, and suppliers to facilitate problem solving, supplier corrective action, evaluation, development, and communication of quality improvement plans and metrics
* Ability to analyze information and data to create, analyze, maintain, and effectively present measures to stakeholders
* Create and maintain databases and product lifecycle management workflows to promote new product development and maintain existing product
* Review and assess Supplier Production Part Approval Process Submissions including Dimensional Layouts, Material Certifications, Control Plans, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Process Capability and Gage Studies
* Perform Supplier Qualification and Surveillance Audits with Cross-Functional Teams and Suppliers
* Participate in Design and Contract Reviews for Supplied Components
* Manage Projects pertaining to Quality System Infrastructure and New Product Development
* Facilitate and lead UL, TUV, CSA and International Agency Compliance Audits of Sub-Zero facilities
* Supervise Quality Technicians
Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field. Experience Required
* Knowledge and proficiency working with computers including Microsoft Office, Databases, XA, PowerLink, Agile and other manufacturing databases/applications
* Good facilitation and communication skills
* Ability to provide clear leadership in assigned projects and provide completed work in a timely manner
* Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings including GD&T
* Knowledge of measurement techniques including Metrology, Inspection Methods, and Equipment
* Experience in material analysis for Plastics, Metals, Coatings, Color, and Aesthetics
* 5 years: Experience working in a manufacturing environment with 3 years' experience in Supplier Quality Engineering
Preferred
* Experience working with refrigeration products is a plus
* American Society for Quality - Certified Quality Engineer and/or Certified Quality Auditor
* Knowledge of quality processes/procedures and experienced in 6-Sigma-Lean (including Advanced Statistics, Design of Experiments, Value Stream Mapping)