Sr. Quality Engineer

Sr Quality Engineer

Job Description

Sr. Quality Engineer - Returns

Location: Greenwood, IN

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

Your Role On Our Team

Milwaukee Tool is continuing to grow, and we are seeking a Quality Engineering professional to unlock the next level of productivity within our Returns Department. This position is a fundamental part of our cross-functional team in a fast-paced Distribution network environment in Olive Branch, Mississippi.

This position is a fundamental part of our engineering team in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for a self-motivated individual with proven project experience and someone who shows the drive for quality control and training.

You’ll Be DISRUPTIVE Through These Duties And Responsibilities

Project Management

• Create work instructions/quality alerts and related documentation and ensure they are current, accurate and understood by the team.
• Identify, prepare, and implement improvement opportunities that support optimum production and quality levels.
• Prepare recommendations/analysis for the development of new and/or improved processes that support optimum production and quality levels.
• Measure and track key process information used to direct resources.
• Ensure the transfer of information to appropriate shift and plant-wide personnel.
• Monitor and review budget, forecast and factor into daily decisions.
• Develop best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output.
• Contribute to team effort by performing related tasks as needed to help with business unit goals.
• Stay current with METCO business including present and future trends.
• Test, Inspect, and identify Milwaukee Tool products that do not adhere to Quality standards.
• Ability to Identify symptoms of broken or non-conforming parts and investigate root cause.
• Perform support activities of the Quality/Reliability team as needed.
• Work from defining sampling plans or collection plans to support ongoing quality initiatives.
• Develop and implement new audit plans where applicable.
• Capability to quickly establish credibility, influence project teams and persuade professionals at all levels.
• Partners with key stakeholders and effectively communicates up, down, and across the organization.
• Leads with clear direction of priorities in a climate of change for quality auditors and training team members.
• Maintains a strategic cross functional mindset and understands how business decisions will impact the entire organization.
  
  

The TOOLS You’ll Bring With You

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial/electrical engineering or industrial technology.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant engineering experience. Supervisory experience required.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Must have a prominent level of self-initiative and have proven “start-to-finish” project management skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of production systems and techniques (must be able to learn and apply METCO management tools). Must be able to problem solve and use root cause analysis.
• Computer knowledge and skills required.
• Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Periodic travel may be required up to 25%.
  
  

We provide these great perks and benefits: 

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan
• Education assistance
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.
  
  

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.