Quality Assurance Engineer II

Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications. Dometic Land Vehicles Americas is a trusted provider of high-end products for recreational vehicles, commercial passenger vehicles and overlanding vehicles in North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Quality Assurance Engineer II within our Quality capability. This position reports to Operations Manager and will work in Elkhart, IN (Industrial Parkway facility).

About the position

Our Industrial Parkway manufacturing facility is seeking to add a Quality Assurance Engineer to our growing team! The person will coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments according to the sales and/or shipping schedules. This position will report directly to the Operations Manager and work in a manufacturing environment.

Your main responsibilities

• Create and maintain company quality documentation, such as procedures, work instructions and forms.
• Apply (PPAP) production part approval process for all sourced components. The Quality Engineer or delegate is responsible for accumulating the work collateral from all disciplines, prepares the PPAP submission and submits the PPAP to the “customer” or the Dometic Receiving Segment. Submission is typically done electronically but, in some cases, the “customer” or the Dometic Receiving Segment may require a paper submission.
• Oversee the calibration system for all gauges/tools/instruments used for product or process verification.
• Develops control plans, process flow plans, inspection, and test methods.
• Ensures timely resolution of supplier corrective and preventive actions.
• Leads all MRB activities and oversees the handling and disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Support product development, improvement, and quality planning activities to ensure the transfer to production is in accordance with approved standards and specifications.
• Responsible to drive continuous improvement activities to enhance the quality management system, such as 5S, poka-yoke, lean, etc.
• Participate as a lead auditor during internal quality system audits.
• Troubleshoot quality problems identified by customers, production, customer service and management, and take appropriate actions to identify and eliminate the root cause.
• Collect and publish several types of data (FPY, internal scrap, supplier PPM, etc. for the purpose of problem identification, trend analysis and quality improvement initiatives.
• Responsible for the establishment and maintenance of appropriate records and databases for quality assurance.
• Responsible for issuing Supplier (8D) corrective actions / Internal corrective actions.

Product Testing

• Perform product testing including front load, life cycle, hold/flood, and rim wash.
• Complete fit, form, and function reports.
• Perform all other duties as needed, assigned, or directed for business efficiency.

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced, and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous – which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401 (k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact

A suitable background would be a solid experience within a Quality and Engineering – as well as the following qualifications and experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 2 years quality engineering experience or ASQ certified CQE or 5-7 years of experience as a quality engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality system standard.
• Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to solve practical problems and adapt effectively to changing situations in high-pressure environments.
• Proficiency in computer applications