Details
Posted: 29-Sep-22
Location: Portage, Wisconsin
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education: 4 Year Degree
Categories:
Quality
Quality Engineering
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Additional Information:
2 openings available.
SUMMARY
Plans and performs activities concerned with development, application and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials, and products to assure customer satisfaction. Contributes to the assurance of performance, reliability, maintainability, schedule adherence and cost control. by performing the following duties. Relates to Lean systems to achieve continuous improvement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
- Participate on our internal audit program. Assist in the maintenance of QMS (Quality Management System) as directed by the Quality Manager.
- Initiate and develop standards and methods for the inspection, testing, and evaluation of components and products.
- Work to resolve NCRs or quality issues by problem solving and corrective actions.
- Ability to assess potential project areas and recognize potential and appropriate areas for improvements. Manage process and productivity improvements.
- Design sampling procedures, forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
- Analyze data utilizing statistical methods and makes recommendations for improvements to product design, manufacturing processes, warranty costs, equipment and personnel.
- Ability to interpret and access all applicable Quality Standards and Customer Specific Documents.
- Utilize Advanced Product Quality Planning, FMEA, Control Plan and PPAP in the quality planning process of new and existing products and processes. Represents the Quality Assurance Department on our quality planning launch teams to successfully meet the requirements of the product launch.
- Assist associates engaged in measuring, auditing and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, products, process quality or reliability.
- Assist in the development and providing of quality training to company personnel and suppliers.
- Provide support to Sales, Design Engineering and Operations other functions as needed to facilitate the establishment and improvement of new manufacturing sites.
- Facilities planning and design.
- Project management and support (ECR, CPR, FMEA, Control Plan & PPAP Requirements).
- Ability to lead a lean team, prepare and present a lean team presentation and coordinate the logistical support of a lean project.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar field, with 3 to 5 years of directly related experience within a manufacturing environment or an Associate’s degree with 4-10 years of directly related experience.
- Must possess a thorough understanding and working knowledge of information technology, manufacturing system, process/project management applications, continuous improvement (Lean Enterprise/Six Sigma) and safety compliance.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- American Society for Quality Control, CQE certification (or in current pursuit of certification preferred, but not required). Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt Certification highly desired.
***Don't meet every single requirement? KFI is dedicated to building a diverse, well-rounded team and appreciate authentic backgrounds and experiences.. so if you think you'd be a good fit for what you just read, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyways! We are always willing to train those who are motivated to learn and you may be just the right candidate for a position with our growing company!***
KFI is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.This is a direct-hire opportunity with KFI. KFI is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
About Kruger Family Industries
At Kruger Family Industries, parent company of Penda Corporation and TriEnda Holdings, our passion is to bring great products to life through an exceptional area of thermoformed solutions. It starts with who we are and is reinforced in everything we deliver. We are the North America leader in heavy gauge thermoformed plastics. We are committed to delivering highly engineered, high quality material handling products and automotive accessories that reduce the weight and cost of traditional composite, fiberglass, wood and metal products, making this an opportunity to work in an innovative environment during an exciting growth phase. KFI is adding to their team in preparation to meet strategic growth plans for 2022 & 2023!
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