Job Description
Job Description
Job Description:
The MIG Gun Division (Bernard / Tregaskiss) of Miller Electric, an ITW Company, is looking for a
Quality Engineer to join our world-classteam. This onsite position is located in Beecher, IL, USA.
The Quality Engineer ensures products and processes meet established standards and requirements. In this role, you will develop and implement quality control systems, conduct audits, analyze data, and troubleshoot issues to improve product quality and efficiency.
How you will make an impact: Developing and implementing quality control systems: \n - Creating procedures, setting standards, and establishing metrics for evaluating product quality.
\n - Define Quality controls for the Manufacturing Processes and maintain registers of quality controls for audit processes
\n - Supervise the calibration system. Design and implement new fixtures and gauges needed for the inspection process.
\n - Implement Standard Operating Procedures, training material, and visual support for Manufacturing Processes to facilitate operations
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Auditing parts and production processes: \n - Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with work instructions, quality specifications, and SOPs.
\n - Responsible for reviewing and approving all supplier Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
\n - Responsible for performing first article inspections.
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Analyzing data and identifying issues: \n - Track quality complaints and non-conformances. Identify trends and opportunities.
\n - Show improvement in overall quality through reduction in complaints, non-conformances, improvement in customer satisfaction, etc.
\n - Support day to day production identifying and addressing quality issues both assembly and supplier related.
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Troubleshooting and problem-solving: \n - Responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and addressing quality complaints and compliance.
\n - Issue non-conformances (SCAR - CAR) - both internally and with outside vendors. Place materials on hold as needed.
\n - Conduct root cause analyses utilizing standard tools (i.e fish bone diagram, 5 whys, 8Ds) for quality and operational issues, implementing corrective actions. Follow up to determine if corrective actions have been effective.
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Ensuring compliance with regulations and standards: \n - Lead ISO 9001:2015 efforts across the organization. This includes annual ISO audits, annual Quality Operations Procedure audits, annual cross divisional audits and management review meetings.
\n - Support materials team with vendor audit program, attending and conducting audits with our top suppliers when required.
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Continuous improvement: \n - Measure and continuously eliminate waste from the manufacturing process by implementing ITW Tool Box (Lean Practices).
\n - Fully involved in CBI (customer back innovation) process for new product development and launch; including but not limited to PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow, Design for Manufacturability, etc.
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What you need to do to be successful in this role: \n - \n Relationship Building: Ability to build and leverage relationships among peers, other departments, suppliers and customers.
\n - \n Technical Aptitude: Strong understanding of quality control principles, statistical analysis, and relevant manufacturing processes.
\n - \n Communication Skills : Excellent oral and written communication skills. Effective communication with various stakeholders, including team members, management, and suppliers.
\n - \n Strong Organization Skills: Highly focused, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
\n - \n Collaborating with other teams: Work with various departments, including engineering, manufacturing, and design, to improve product quality.
\n - \n Adaptability: Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment that values an entrepreneurial spirit. Strong ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
\n - \n Presentation Skills: Demonstrated ability to present and facilitate in front of groups.
\n - \n Driven: Persistent, goal-oriented, and results-driven mindset
\n - \n Problem-solving and analytical skills: The ability to identify issues, analyze data and develop effective solutions.
\n - \n Attention to detail: The ability to meticulously assess products and process to identify potential issues.
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Qualifications \n - Bachelor degree in Engineering or equivalent required
\n - 3 -5 Years experience in QC/QA roles
\n - Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO9001:2015) requirements
\n - Understanding of basic gauges for manufacturing
\n - Computer proficiency includes Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).
\n - Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamic 365 CRM (D365) is a plus.
\n - Must be available for up to 10% travel within Canada & the United States
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Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms and regularly required to walk. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Additional Information ITW Welding is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Compensation Information: Why ITW Welding? Here's what we offer to help you build the future you want:
\n - \n Generous Retirement Benefits - 401(k) match PLUS an additional retirement contribution to help you plan for the future.
\n - \n Paid Time Off - 11 paid holidays, 5 sick days, and vacation time to take time for what matters.
\n - \n Company-Paid Insurance - Life, AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance to give you peace of mind.
\n - \n Family-Friendly Benefits - 4 weeks of paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement to support your family journey.
\n - \n Education Assistance - tuition reimbursement because we believe in investing in your personal and professional development.
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At ITW Welding, we're not just a place to work - we're a community that empowers you to grow and make a real impact. For more details, visit our Benefits page. Join us and build a career that makes a difference!
Compensation Information The annual base salary range for this position is $72,000 - $85,000 annually. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. The company considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as geographic location, market, and business considerations.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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