Quality Engineer - Industrial Equipment Division

Company: ITW
Location: Appleton
Posted on: September 19, 2022

Job Description:

Miller is about building things that matter. We lead the welding industry in building advanced, solution-focused products and meeting crucial needs for welding safety and health.Were about the partnership and the work. Our products are designed with our users for manufacturing, fabrication, construction, aviation, motorsports, education, agriculture and marine applications.Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (http://www.itw.com/) (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, The Power of Blue, is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the worlds largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people.The Industrial Equipment Division is looking for a highly motivated Engineer for a position on our Quality Engineering team. This position will include Quality Control/Assurance activities and continuous improvement of all industrial welding products. This position requires exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with other members our team to efficiently support our products.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Function as one of the quality resources in the division to investigate and work with the team to resolve mechanical product issues that may arise both internally on the manufacturing line and externally with our suppliers or customers.
• Interface with manufacturing personnel to drive quality conversations regarding manufacturing processes and mechanical components.
• Review and improve the Industrial Equipments process of acquiring, analyzing, and communicating Non-Conformance Notice, First Pass Yield and Warranty metrics to assist with achieving our Quality goals.
• Work closely with the Sustaining Engineering, Operations/Manufacturing, Product Management, Customer Service, suppliers, and end users to improve current products and assure customer satisfaction.
• Review and troubleshoot suspect mechanical components identified on the manufacturing line or returned from our service network.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelors Degree in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required.
  • 1-5 years of industry experience.
  • Knowledge of design practices for sheet metal, castings, injection/rotational molded/vacuum formed plastic parts, heat sinks, electrical insulation, and electronic packaging.
  • Proficiency with 2D and 3D modeling software.
  • Must be able to work effectively as an individual or in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated individual with solid communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Limited travel may be required.
  • Has attained or is willing to attain CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) or related certification in quality engineering principles.
  • Experience with data collecting, monitoring, and analytics.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Understanding electromechanical manufacturing processes.
    • Experience with sheet metal, castings, injection/rotational molded/vacuum formed plastic parts, electric motor applications, thermal, electrical insulation, and electronic packaging.
    • SolidWorks and PDM experience.
    • Ability to read and review technical mechanical drawings and BOM.
    • ISO 9001 and UL specifications.
    • Experience with supplier quality traceability and verification processes.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.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. _ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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