Quality Engineer

About the role

Broderson Manufacturing Corporation is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive continuous improvement of quality systems, standards, and processes within our manufacturing operations. This role partners cross-functionally to manage corrective actions, support ISO 9001 compliance, improve product quality, and strengthen supplier and customer satisfaction through data-driven problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Creation and/or continuous improvement of company quality standards, methods, and processes.
• Management of SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action) and ICAR (Internal Corrective Action) processes, tracing quality concerns to their root cause and establishing permanent countermeasures.
• Active participation in internal quality processes including but not limited to receiving inspection, first article inspection, nonconforming material control, and final inspection.
• Execution of quality system auditing both internally on-site and externally throughout Lanco’s supply base.
• Lead ISO9001 audit preparation among internal departments and foster the proper implementation of ISO9001 principles throughout the company.
• Develop quality metrics to reflect business needs and ensure proper allocation of quality control resources.
• Effective communication both inter- and intra-company to increase awareness of quality concerns and solicit the support of appropriate resources.
• Remain compliant with all regulatory bodies and company policies as they apply to safe, environmentally conscious work practices, eliminating and/or reducing exposure to liability.
• Prepare and present site-based quality reports on a monthly basis.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology from a four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong MS Excel skills, with ability to apply statistics, analyze data, and create metrics.
• Master’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a related field.
• Seven (7) years of applicable work experience.
• ISO9001 auditing experience.

Qualifications

• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products and other data systems.
• Detail-oriented with an ability to judge component/assembly conformance to blueprints and other design specifications.
• Able to observe, audit, document, and continuously improve processes.
• Able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions and work rules/procedures.
• Competent in the proper selection and application of various measuring devices and equipment.
• Able to monitor and utilize data to define quality performance and direct efforts of internal teams seeking the improvement of quality metrics.
• Able to accept and act upon constructive criticism to prioritize, organize, and solve quality-related problems.
• Able to complete tasks independently, seeking continuous improvement of key metrics without the need for constant direct management.
• Able to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with site and global functional teams, members of management, suppliers, and other employees.

Skills

• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products and other data systems.
• Detail-oriented with an ability to judge component/assembly conformance to blueprints and other design specifications.
• Ability to observe, audit, document, and continuously improve processes.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions and work rules/procedures.
• Competent in the proper selection and application of various measuring devices and equipment.
• Ability to monitor and utilize data to define quality performance and direct efforts of internal teams seeking the improvement of quality metrics.
• Ability to accept and act upon constructive criticism to prioritize, organize, and solve quality-related problems.
• Able to complete tasks independently, seeking continuous improvement of key metrics without the need for constant direct management.
• Able to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with site and global functional teams, members of management, suppliers, and other employees.

Benefits

We foster a collaborative team environment that values innovation and encourages creative solutions to drive positive organizational impact. Our employees are the key to our success and help us stand out from our competitors. The base pay range for this role is $75,000 to $100,000. The final compensation offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, and location. We offer competitive pay, paid time off, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Pay

The base pay range for this role is $75,000 to $100,000. The final compensation offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, and location.

Schedule

This is a production classification and employees work indoors and outdoors (in all seasons) with exposure to noise, chemicals, heavy equipment and machinery. Accurate hand/eye coordination is required. Finger dexterity is required, as well as hand strength, with the ability to grasp, lift, push and pull. Work involves considerable climbing, twisting, bending, squatting and kneeling for long periods of time. May lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds and pull approximately 20 lbs. Need to have the ability to ascend and descend a ladder and/or scaffolding.

Physical and Environmental Elements

This is a production classification and employees work indoors and outdoors (in all seasons) with exposure to noise, chemicals, heavy equipment and machinery. Accurate hand/eye coordination is required. Finger dexterity is required, as well as hand strength, with the ability to grasp, lift, push and pull. Work involves considerable climbing, twisting, bending, squatting and kneeling for long periods of time. May lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds and pull approximately 20 lbs. Need to have the ability to ascend and descend a ladder and/or scaffolding.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lanco is an equal opportunity employer. All employment-related decisions, including but not limited to hiring, compensation, promotion, discipline (including termination), evaluation, training and development opportunities, etc., are made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, military status, protected disability, citizenship, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law.