Quality Engineer at Oshkosh

About Kewaunee an Oshkosh companyKewaunee Fabrications is a top-quality heavy fabrication specialist. Since 1941 weve offered turnkey advantages by providing all aspects of heavy fabricationsmanufacturing engineering cutting forming welding machining blasting painting and assemblyunder one roof. Its what we do. From start to finish we offer the single-source advantages of greater control and efficiency improved accuracy and complete 1999 Kewaunee Fabrications joined the Oshkosh family and helps transform tomorrow with their innovative heavy fabrication capabilities.ROLE OVERVIEWQuality Engineers work with employee teams and managers while exhibiting a professional and cooperative attitude. The primary mission of the Quality Engineer is to employ disciplined problem-solving tools and expertise to continuously improve safety quality business and manufacturing processes with an emphasis on reducing cost through quality improvements. The Quality Engineer will design new processes and re-engineer existing processes to produce outcomes that meet safety quality and business expectations. Examples of process improvement projects include inventory accuracy part quality production throughput and plant flow.This role will be based onsite at our Kewaunee Fabrications facility in Kewaunee WI.YOUR IMPACTSupport safetyand 5S.Lead teams in applying the disciplined problem-solving methods.Utilize 8D methodology and six sigma DMAIC methodology to eliminate wasteappropriately. Apply the following basic process improvement tools within the six sigma DMAIC improvement model: Project Charter Process Map Thought Process Map Pareto Chart Trend Chart Fishbone Diagram 5-Why Analysis Histogram SPC FMEA Benchmarking Brainstorming 5S Correlation Analysis Error-proofing Cpk Ppk Corrective Action Matrix and Continual Improvement Control PlansAnalyze and improve processes to reduce common cause variability and eliminate special cause.Facilitate and train employee teams in process improvement techniques.Establish control plans and standardization to prevent process backsliding for consolidation of gains.Ability to effectively manage large process improvements.Support manufacturing with containment root cause and resolution to part quality issues.Perform process capability studies internally and externally.Coordinate and work cross-functionally with Employee Teams Quality Engineering Order Management and Manufacturing to improve processes.Must proactively plan and execute plans in accordance with established time constraints.Minimal travel as required.Must be willing to complete additional advanced training/educational courses as required.Accurately maintain company records and documents in accordance with policies and procedures.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelors degree in Engineering Quality or related field1 plus years of related work experienceWHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUTSix Sigma Certification & CQEDemonstrated effective application of process improvement tools within the six sigma DMAIC improvement model:Previous manufacturing with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or Tier 1 supplier in the transportation industryMust interpret basic technical drawings including characteristics such as views title blocks dimensioning GD&T symbols etc. Interpret specification requirements in relation to product and process characteristicsMust have experience with and be able to exhibit the use of structured problem-solving techniques utilizing computer applicationsAdvanced training/experience in the use of statistical techniques and process improvement methodsMS Windows Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Statistical software and JDE experience is recommended and will be mandatory within three (3) months in this positionPay Range:$63500.00 - $101700.00The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range individual pay is determined by various factors including the scope and responsibilities of the role the candidates experience education and skills as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process please contact us at Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporations legal duty to furnish information.Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be U.S. Persons as defined in these regulations. Generally a U.S. Person is a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum. Key Skills APQP,Quality Assurance,Six Sigma,ISO 9001,PPAP,Minitab,Root cause Analysis,ISO 13485,Quality Systems,Quality Management,As9100,Manufacturing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 63500 - 101700