Quality Engineer 1

About the Role

The Quality Engineer will apply engineering knowledge, problem-solving skills, and ingenuity to resolve quality issues for all Humanscale Products. They will also drive continuous improvement for product and process performance.

Essential Functions

Customer Focus and Continuous Improvement

• Directly responsible for ensuring all quality standards for products are met prior to shipment to customer.
• Investigates, conducts tests or experiments, gathers data, and performs preliminary analysis for product performance issues.
• Conducts root cause investigation and is responsible for driving the implementation of corrective action and preventive measures.
• Directly responsible for customer complaint reduction to assigned Humanscale Product line.
• Initiates, leads, and participates in continuous improvement projects.

Operations

• Works with experienced QEs to disposition non-conforming material.
• Oversees efforts and works with production, inventory control, and inspection teams to quarantine/segregate parts when non-conformance is identified.
• Directs workers engaged in measuring, testing products, and tabulating data concerning test set-up and procedure to follow.
• When sort/rework of nonconforming material is required, provides technical support as required.
• Participates in Lean activities including Kaizen events and 6S audits.

Quality Systems

• Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation, utilizing knowledge in mechanical and electrical engineering fields.
• Devises sampling procedures and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
• Contributes to the compilation/updating of training material, SOP’s, and QC Criteria as required.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• B.S. degree or equivalent in a mechanical or electrical engineering discipline.
• 0-2 years of experience in Quality Engineering (in an ISO certified manufacturing environment preferred).
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Solid communication skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to lead cross-functional teams and drive projects to successful closure.
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting 70% - Walking/Standing 30%.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Long periods of close work on computer screen.
• Interpret, analyze, research, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Climate controlled office space.
• Use of hands to operate tools, install, adjust, and attach parts.
• Understanding and working with machines & mechanical systems.
• Knowledge and ability to use computers & related technology efficiently.
• Visual acuity is essential for tasks requiring attention to detail.

Salary Range

$68,032-$99,232