Sr Quality Engineer

Job Description:

Sr. Quality Engineer - Returns

Location: Olive Branch, MS

"Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time. ”

Your Role on Our Team:

Milwaukee Tool is continuing to grow, and we are seeking a Quality Engineering professional to unlock the next level of productivity within our Returns Department. This position is a fundamental part of our cross-functional team in a fast-paced Distribution network environment in Olive Branch, Mississippi.

This position is a fundamental part of our engineering team in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for a self-motivated individual with proven project experience and someone who shows the drive for quality control and training.

You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

Project Management

• Create work instructions/quality alerts and related documentation and ensure they are current, accurate and understood by the team.

• Identify, prepare, and implement improvement opportunities that support optimum production and quality levels.

• Prepare recommendations/analysis for the development of new and/or improved processes that support optimum production and quality levels.

• Measure and track key process information used to direct resources.

• Ensure the transfer of information to appropriate shift and plant-wide personnel.

• Monitor and review budget, forecast and factor into daily decisions.

• Develop best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output.

• Contribute to team effort by performing related tasks as needed to help with business unit goals.

• Stay current with METCO business including present and future trends.

• Test, Inspect, and identify Milwaukee Tool products that do not adhere to Quality standards.

• Ability to Identify symptoms of broken or non-conforming parts and investigate root cause.

• Perform support activities of the Quality/Reliability team as needed.

• Work from defining sampling plans or collection plans to support ongoing quality initiatives.

• Develop and implement new audit plans where applicable.

• Capability to quickly establish credibility, influence project teams and persuade professionals at all levels.

• Partners with key stakeholders and effectively communicates up, down, and across the organization.

• Leads with clear direction of priorities in a climate of change for quality auditors and training team members.

• Maintains a strategic cross functional mindset and understands how business decisions will impact the entire organization.

The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial/electrical engineering or industrial technology.

• Minimum of 5 years relevant engineering experience. Supervisory experience required.

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.

• Must have a prominent level of self-initiative and have proven “start-to-finish” project management skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of production systems and techniques (must be able to learn and apply METCO management tools). Must be able to problem solve and use root cause analysis.

• Computer knowledge and skills required.

• Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.

• Periodic travel may be required up to 25%.

We provide these great perks and benefits:  

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans

• Generous 401 (K) savings plan

• Education assistance

• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service

• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE (https://www.milwaukeetool.jobs/Benefits) .

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