Staff Engineer, Quality

Staff Engineer, Quality

Work Mode: Onsite

Location:Casa Grande, AZ

Opportunity

We are growing! Kohler has begun construction on a new 1 million-square-foot manufacturing facility on 200 acres in the industrial corridor of Casa Grande, AZ. We are looking for passionate talent to join our leadership team. This role will be based at our Casa Grande facility once it is open. The role will be hybrid (some remote/some onsite) leading up to the opening but will work fully onsite when the facility is open. Some travel may be required during the construction and start-up phases of the facility.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with annual merit increases and bonus potential
• Wide array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, wellness incentives, and maternity/parental leave
• 401k savings plan
• Company-funded pension plan with vesting after 5 years of service
• Career advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts
• Company-paid relocation package
• Willing to sponsor and take over sponsorship of employment Visas
• Nearly 300 days of sunshine every year and absolutely no snow!

What We're Looking For:

As a Quality Engineer for Kohler Co., you will provide daily manufacturing support relative to quality decisions, quality standards, process troubleshooting and on-the-job quality related training. In this role, you will support, maintain, and improve the plant's quality system and quality performance using various problem-solving tools and continuous improvement methods. The Quality Engineer also supports the ISO certification process, Advanced Product Quality Planning, and the implementation of the Kohler Quality Management System. This position will also supervise a small team of Quality Technicians.

Your Technical Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the Quality Management System conforms to the requirements of the applicable ISO 9000 standards and that the processes are delivering their intended outputs
• Maintain ISO 9000 certification for the facility, including supporting management reviews, implementing corrective and preventive actions, and conducting internal/external audits
• Manage the document control system & maintain SAP data
• Plan, conduct, and maintain records of management review meetings in accordance with ISO 9000 standards
• Oversee implementation of calibration systems for equipment in manufacturing operations in accordance with ISO 9000 standards
• Support daily review, disposition, and containment of nonconforming products
• Lead plant quality customer communication and customer concern response
• Schedule and conduct frequent audits of finished products; provide results reporting, monitor trends, and initiate corrective actions as required to improve performance to stated goals
• Restrict product shipments as necessary in accordance with established procedures
• Manage supplier quality issues, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities, and other tasks as required
• Ensure the integrity of the Quality Management System (QMS) is maintained following revisions
• Continually strive to reduce and prevent warranty claims to meet performance goals
• Work with the organization to develop and implement improvement plans to enhance the effectiveness of the QMS
• Support the customer focused mindset throughout the site
• Actively coordinate any quality activities that result from new product launches
• Regularly and continuously participate in training to maintain competency on all applicable processes, policies, and procedures
• Ensure that all direct reports are adequately trained in the necessary process procedures to accomplish assignments effectively
• Administer plant rules and handle appropriate discipline for direct reports
• Coach and lead daily meetings to foster a team environment

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Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline from an ABET accredited engineering program
• Six or more years of relative work experience in Quality Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or relevant Engineering Project Management, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience with the implementation and maintenance of ISO standards
• Experience with compliance auditing processes
• Experience in driving improvements, or as a trainer/educator within an organization
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus
• Significant travel for the purposes of training, ongoing development, and business exposure may be required during the construction and start-up phases of the facility

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Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The salary range for this position is $98,900 - $125,600. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we're driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us
It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.