Quality Engineer

About the role

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation and premium products to all of our customers.

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed customer requirements. You will also be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality standards, procedures, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality assurance plans, standards, and procedures
• Monitor and analyze product and performance data
• Ensure that products meet customer requirements
• Investigate customer complaints and take corrective action as necessary
• Ensure that products conform to applicable standards
• Develop and implement process control systems
• Provide technical guidance and support to production and design departments
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback
• Manage and coordinate quality assurance activities
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure suppliers meet quality standards
• Develop and maintain metrics to monitor the performance of products and processes
• Identify and analyze trends in customer satisfaction, quality, and performance
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Establish and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers
• Investigate and resolve quality issues
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards
• Participate in continuous improvement projects

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline or equivalent experience

3+ years of experience in quality assurance or quality management

Essential Functions

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the Quality Management System in compliance with relevant industry standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain quality specifications, procedures, and standards for products and processes
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues in a timely and effective manner
• Develop and implement quality improvement plans, including corrective and preventive actions, to address quality issues and to prevent their recurrence
• Participate in design reviews, product development, and manufacturing processes to ensure that quality requirements are incorporated from the early stages of product development
• Plan and execute internal and external quality audits, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations
• Provide training and support to team members on quality tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Ensure all safety regulations are followed and maintain compliance with company, local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines

Skills

• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written
• Team player mentality
• Ability to make decisions
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• Unique, inclusive and supportive company culture
• Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more
• Fair and competitive compensation
• Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow
• Holiday, personal and vacation days