Senior Quality Engineer

Hunter Douglas is the world’s leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we’ve defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.As a member of the Hunter Douglas family of brands, Sunpro embraces a very simple philosophy and day-to-day mission, which is that our success is only the result of the success of our dealers/business partners. Our dealers succeed because we care deeply about them and their reputation. As a result, we ensure that they receive top-quality retractable screens and awnings at a competitive price and the fastest turnaround possible.We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What's yours? Position OverviewThe Quality Engineer is the primary functional role to identify and track quality issues and to organize, plan and manage improvement efforts for Quality in the facility. The plant Director of Operations owns the Quality performance of the plant. The Quality Engineer brings quality improvement skills and methods and full-time focus to the effort. This position leads a team of 5-7 direct reports.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Full-time focus on customer quality...CRR/OIRMonitoring and communication of quality issues and trendsManages a prioritized quality improvement plan for the plant in alignment with the DOCoordinates the portfolio of quality improvement projects for the plant.Lead or mentor quality improvement projectsLeads quality improvement projectsCoaches teams involved in Quality Improvement...provides process and tool mentoringQuality tools training.Team leadershipDirectly leads a team of 5-7 direct reports, including quality technicians/inspectors as applicable to the plant.Sets goals, assigns work, and monitors team performance and priorities.Provides regular coaching, feedback, and performance reviews; supports hiring and development of team membersProcess analysis and controlDevelops control plans for each product lineStep by step measurements, inspections, acceptance standards, controls and reaction standardsWorks with Process Engineering to execute proper gauging, lighting, control devices...etc.Quality System ExecutionQuality Alerts, White Glove, Cause rework coding...etc.Corrective-ActionAuditingPlant procedures, work instructions...etc.Respond to and investigate significant quality issuesNew product launch qualityDevelop quality control planCapability analysis/validationProcess FMEACorrective Action of any pre/post launch quality issuesGEMBA LEADING REQUIREMENTS:PDCA5S8DQUALIFICATION, SKILL and ATTRIBUTE REQUIREMENTS:BS Degree (Engineering, Statistics, Math, Business)5 years’ experience as a Quality Engineer in a Manufacturing Environment. Leadership or supervisory experience preferred, as this role manages 5-7 direct reports.Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt (or capable of becoming certified)Quality Systems development/auditingQuality trainingProblem SolvingTeacher/Coach/MentorExpert Quality Systems/Quality ImprovementWilling to travelExpert ability to lead and work in cross-divisional teamsSolid facilitation skillsAbility to plan, coordinate and execute multiple complex projects with strict timetablesStrong written and oral communication skillsStrong project management skillsExpert knowledge in working with manufacturing plants preferably with discrete products.ACCEPTABLE TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:BS Degree (Engineering, Statistics, Math, Business)1-4 years of experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environmentSix Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt (or capable to become certified)WORKING CONDITIONS:Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe mannerPosition requires regular and predictable attendanceEmployees are held accountable for all duties of this jobCOMPANY POLICIES:Employees must be in compliance with all company policies and directives at all times.What's in it for you?Annual base salary range: $97,000.00 - $131,000.00Bonus target range: 20% - 30%Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disabilityA company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growthTime off with pay 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matchingPaid parental leaveWellness programs and product discounts.CHANGEABILITY: From time to time, the outlined job description may vary due to the Company’s internal and external needs. Management of Hunter Douglas, Inc. - Outdoor Division reserves the right to modify, change, or eliminate this job description at any time, with or without notice.Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate’s education, experience, skills and potential. Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application below, you are providing your prior consent to receive SMS messages to notify you of any updates to your application status and to engage in discussion throughout your application process. You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text “STOP” to any of our texts to unsubscribe. Message & data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. 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