What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer II position at Sub-Zero Group, Inc.?
Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove are the leading manufacturers of luxury kitchen appliances and a longstanding, family-owned company in the Madison, WI area. Icons of design and paragons of performance and quality, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove are the refrigeration, cooking, and dishwashing specialists found in world’s most luxurious homes. We look for team members who are driven by innovation, committed to excellence, and striving to serve our customers and each other by doing what is right—with integrity, teamwork, and accountability.
We welcome you to join Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove as a Quality Engineer II as a key member of the Wolf Business Unit, reporting to the functional Quality Department.
Growth and development are important aspects of this position. Whether you aspire to be a leader or a technical expert, this position will set you up for success in the future.
Responsibilities:
The Quality Engineer II is responsible for supporting and continually improving the Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Quality System by facilitating continuous product and process improvements so we can exceed the expectations of those we service by providing high quality, innovative, value added, luxury appliance products and services.
Primary responsibilities of the role include:
- Partnering with the operations team to achieve production goals by leading problem-solving efforts and implementing error-proofing at the production processes that affect Cost of Quality.
- Leading quality improvement efforts with DMAIC approach: Define the Problem, Measure, Analyze, Implement Actions, and Control Improvements
- Managing the Quality Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) program.
- Collaborating with Design and Manufacturing Engineers to initiate, develop, and implement design and process improvement initiatives to improve product quality and to reduce Cost of Quality.
- Engaging with procurement teams to solve non-conforming purchased parts issues.
- Developing, maintaining, and reviewing Quality KPIs for Business Unit.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s (or higher) in Engineering or related field. · 3 years of full-time experience in Manufacturing or Quality Engineering Roles
- Experience managing direct reports.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience and application of Problem-Solving Methodologies (e.g. 8D, A3, Six Sigma, Lean, etc.)
- Strong understanding and application of statistical methodologies in a manufacturing environment to drive process control and improvement.
- Working knowledge of quality procedures, systems, and tools
- Ability to use basic measurement tools (micrometer, calipers, protractor, height gauges, pin gauges, etc.)
- American Society for Quality Certification (e.g. Certified Quality Engineer, Quality Auditor, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, etc.)
We value our employees by providing:
- Competitive compensation based on skills
- Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
- Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing
- On-site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking paths
- Education assistance and internal training programs
- Electric vehicle charging
- Maternity & paternity leave
- Interested in learning more on our robust benefits package we offer? Click here!
This position requires a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration. All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.
