Design Quality Engineer III

About the Role

As an S&C Electric team member, you'll work on projects that have real-world impact. You'll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We're big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Responsibilities

• Lead the application of quality tools such as FMEA, control plans, and APQP in product design projects to address potential risks and ensure compliance.
• Work with engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to align quality objectives across the product lifecycle.
• Identify and analyze the cost of poor quality within assigned design projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams on a smaller scope to address defect trends, implement preventative measures, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that reduce COPQ.
• Define, document, and apply critical-to-quality (CTQ) features within assigned projects, working collaboratively with production and supply chain teams to implement control mechanisms that maintain CTQ standards on a smaller scale.
• Review and interpret quality data to identify trends and provide actionable feedback to design teams.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within design workflows and lead initiatives to implement changes.
• Provide quality support for product engineering teams, working closely with product engineering and product teams to address quality-related issues and drive continuous improvements.
• Support the resolution of complex quality issues, utilizing advanced problem-solving tools to identify root causes and implement effective preventative measures.
• Utilize quality feedback and metrics to identify opportunities for design and process improvements, driving data-driven decision-making across the company.
• Support other quality engineers in their work, setting standards and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the quality engineering team.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies, incorporating relevant advancements into the company's approach to quality engineering.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a similar technical field.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in quality engineering focusing on design quality within the electrical industry or a related industry.
• High level of proficiency in APQP methodologies and their application in design.
• Sound knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Hands-on experience with statistical analysis tools used for quality analysis.
• Rounded understanding of design validation frameworks, including Design Verification and Validation (DVV).
• Knowledge of product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the quality function.
• Good project management skills, able to successfully lead small project teams through challenges.
• Sound organizational and multitasking skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced working environment.
• Sound attention to detail with an analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviors, and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience.
• Good communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation).
• Able to liaise with key stakeholders outside the quality function in technical and non-technical roles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc), including excellent Excel skills and experience using Power BI.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or a similar technical field.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Certification from ASQ.

Pay & Benefits

Compensation: The estimated annual base salary range for this position in the United States is $106,073 - $140,549.64. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C's annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Benefits Overview:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and Employee Stock ownership plan (KSOP)
• Tuition Reimbursement, Fitness reimbursement, Paid leaves
• Dependent care FSA, Basic Life, Transit benefit
• Annual bonus for individual and company performance
• Paid vacation and 15 paid holidays, including shutdown in summer and winter
• Referral Bonus program
• PPE provided
• Career Advancement and Development Opportunities

Additional Benefits (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
• Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).

Schedule

8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) – On Site