Senior Quality Engineer

Vertiv is hiring a Senior Quality Engineer in Lincoln, NE responsible for establishing product reliability targets, quality planning, coordinating Quality function preparation for manufacturing facility launches, supporting ongoing process capability, and leading resolution of global product field failures.  The senior quality engineer is the Quality function lead for in-plant quality of product manufactured by metal works for use in Lincoln operations and for out-going quality of product to customers.  

 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Leads the development of FMEAs and control plans and maintains the resulting protocols for processing materials into finished products 

Develops standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation of both manufactured and purchased products 

Supports Supplier Quality and the plants in the execution of supplier PPAPs. 

Approves PPAPs from the plants. 

Leads corrective action activities and facilitates cross-functional teams in the application of the 8D methodology. 

Supports plant efforts to address customer complaints and returns. 

Monitors global product field failure rates to drive improvement and inform future reliability targets. 

Initiates continuous improvements to reduce costs and increase performance.  Supports the plants in the roll-out of global improvement initiatives. 

Applies statistical techniques (including SPC) where appropriate. 

Supports the execution and maintenance of an ISO 9001 certified quality management system. 

Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed, based on the evolution of the company and the requirements of the department/position 

 

REQUIREMENTS 

Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to solve and prevent a wide range of problems quickly and methodically 

Ability to support operations with capability studies of new processes and new materials 

Ability to support operations through internal supplier quality improvement initiatives 

Must be comfortable interfacing with customer and at times traveling to sites to provide corrective action presentations and root cause analysis 

Excellent planning, organizing, documentation, and communication skills 

Ability to manage four to seven hourly personnel after six months 

Ability to multitask and operate in cross functional global development teams 

 

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS 

Associate’s Degree with minimum 7-10 years of engineering, manufacturing quality experience 

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with minimum 5-7 years of experience 

Or equivalent work experience 

ASQ CQE preferred 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Heavy Lifting (over 20 Ibs.) 

Frequent Standing 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS 

Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors) 

Protective Equipment Required (earplugs, gloves, eyewear, steel-toed shoes, mask, etc.) 

TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED 

5% to support customer issues as needed 

 

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity. Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
  Operational Excellence
  High-Performance Culture
  Innovation
  Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
  Act With Urgency
  Foster a Customer-First Mindset
  Think Big and Execute
  Lead by Example
  Drive Continuous Improvement
  Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments.  With more than 27,000 people worldwide and more than $6 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 130 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of e