Quality Engineer I

Company Overview

Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort at work. We have a focus on sustainability with over 70% of our products currently certified as having a Net Positive impact on the environment.  Our award-winning office products – seating, sit/stand desks, technology support and lighting – have led the industry in performance and simplicity for over 40 years. 

Overview

The Quality Engineer I 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. 

Responsibilities

• 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 nonconformance 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Onsite 5 days a week
• 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
• The worker is required to have visual acuity, which is essential for task that require attention to detail, such as operating machinery or performing quality control

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary
• Medical Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

• HSA, FSA, Commuter Benefits
• Medical Discounts

• Ancillary Benefits

• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Insurance
• Voluntary, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance

• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discount Programs
• 401k matching
• Paid time off (including 15 PTO days and 10 holidays)

 

Salary Range: $66,732 -$97,336 

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline. Humanscale considers other factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market location and business considerations when extending an offer.

 

Humanscale is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Disabled/Veteran)

 

 

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