Mercury Marine - Quality Engineer, Assembly

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Quality Engineer – Assembly

Position Overview:

As part of the talented Quality team, you will work with outboard assembly product lines with an emphasis on cowling assembly, and report to the Assembly Quality Manager.  The main role of this position will be to maintain quality assurance procedures, practices, and standard evaluation methods that ensure product quality and integrity to minimize process variation.

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Essential Functions:

• Work to support manufacturing by reducing process or product variation, using root cause corrective action methods
• Lead formal problem-solving projects including completion and documentation of corrective action requests
• Utilize and understand engineering drawings, and understand tolerances and key product features
• Perform dimensional inspections of parts utilizing calipers, micrometers, and other hand-held gauges
• Recommend design changes or improvements in production methods through FMEA or other methods as appropriate
• Work with managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians, and operators to assist with training as required
• Lead manufacturing's non-conforming material process as required, and identify scrap reduction opportunities
• Organize quality spill resolution, including part sorts, containment activities, and creating quality alerts
• Institute visual aids and quality alerts to support assembly operations
• Perform internal process, product, and ISO audits as directed, to ensure assembly conformance to requirements
• Initiate or review deviations, FMEAs, Control Plans and other quality documents in the quality management system
• Clearly communicate quality standards & concerns to supervision and support staff
• Commitment to health and safety (both in the office, laboratory, and in the plant)

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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related technical discipline required
• Three or more years of experience in a QE role, with complex assembly operations in a manufacturing setting
• Possess a mechanical aptitude with the ability to reason through problems and suggest workable solutions
• Must be detail oriented, with the ability to pay very close attention to specifications
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and basic statistics
• Proficient knowledge of PC software including Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Working knowledge of pertinent assembly manufacturing and inspection techniques
• Possess both verbal and written communication skills to effectively present data and information to management
• Ability to guide supervision in making proper decisions relative to product and process control issues
• Self-motivated with the ability to learn and lead by example, utilizing a good work ethic and a positive attitude
• Excellent organizational, time management, communication, and follow-up skills
• Ability to perform duties independently, consulting manager for only occasional exceptions
• Ability to be flexible and able to manage diverse and/or changing priorities and assignments
• Ability to lead, work with, and instruct others in related job functions
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• ASQ – Certified Quality Engineer, Quality Auditor, Quality Inspector or Quality Technician is desired
• LSS Green Belt Certification is desired
• Demonstrated history of problem-solving skills and root cause analysis
• Ability to organize data, perform statistical process analyses, and draw meaningful conclusions
• Ability to read and understand GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of software such as Power BI and Power Apps
• Knowledge of manufacturing execution systems such as PINpoint or Pro-Plan