Senior Quality Engineer

About the role

The Quality Engineer will play a pivotal role in enhancing product quality and efficiency within Daikin Applied. Reporting to the Quality Manager, this individual will be responsible for gathering, analyzing, and presenting technical information using various quality tools. They will also train and mentor colleagues, coordinate quality activities, and lead problem-solving efforts.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and present technical information to team members and management utilizing Pareto Analysis, Frequency Distribution, and 5 WHY techniques.
• Investigate trends related to quality and collaborate with purchasing, manufacturing engineering, and production teams to solve quality concerns.
• Train and teach others on quality topics including Quality Clinic Process, RCCA, Poke-yoke level & methodology, ISO requirements, standard operating procedures, and Kaizen processes and activities.
• Prepare weekly Daikin Kaizen activity report.
• Cookordinate and communicate quality activities and needs with the quality manager.
• React quickly to quality concerns that arise internally and in the field, collaborating with the appropriate team to ensure a resolution.
• Assume leadership with technical and administrative workers engaged in quality assurance activities.
• Effectively present, interact, and communicate with leadership and senior leaders.
• Perform process capability studies to determine CpK.

Qualifications

• A 4-year bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 4-6 years of experience in engineering or a related technical field.
• A certification as a Quality Assurance Engineer, Six Sigma Black Belt, or Red X Journeyman (preferred).
• 6-8 years of experience in a related field (preferred).

Benefits

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance.
• 401K retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws.
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service.

Pay

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $74,200 to $151,800 in MN. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.