Quality Engineer/CMM Programmer

Position Description

Leads and completes moderately complex quality engineering assignments and performs statistical analysis of data to provide information to meet quality standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Proficient in CMM programming software (PC-DMIS for windows). Prepare CMM programs as required to CAD data and or prints for component parts and assemblies

• Utilize the programs to complete dimensional inspections using the coordinate measuring machine (CMM).

• Ensure the part inspection programs are consistent with part number and revision level.

• Ability to develop work instructions for CMM set-up and operation for various programs

• Assist Quality Engineer or Quality Manager to define and deliver responses to customer requests and inquiries related to product quality

• Recommend quality control solutions to complex problems and implements corrective actions

• Determine conformance of products based on data received from CMM and in-process gage inspection

• Review and monitoring of Infinity software data and provide SPC and capability analysis to Quality Manager, Area Managers, Plant Manager for corrective actions and continuous improvements

• Performs moderately complex quality assurance assignments and projects; participates in new models development process; performs Quality Management System documentation activities

• Coordinates moderately complex product/process capability studies
• Leads problem solving teams; identifies root causes, implements corrective actions and verifies effectiveness
• Develops product/process procedures including development of performance metrics
• Performs statistical analysis used in problem solving, quality improvement projects & Six Sigma teams
• Performs layouts, reads and understands geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Investigates customer complaints, develops corrective action plans and verifies effectiveness
• Leads Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) teams and the development of Control Plans.
• Serves as a liaison between supplier and Briggs & Stratton in quality activities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Skills Requirements

• Well-developed communication skills, both verbal and written, for interacting with diverse groups of internal and external customers
• Ability to prepare and present technical information
• Thorough technical knowledge and background of quality and manufacturing processes including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), layout and gaging; machining methods and assembly processes as well as statistical process control (SPC) and statistical techniques
• Thorough knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools including control plans and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Well-developed analytical, problem solving and project management skills
• Well-developed time management, prioritization, organizational and planning skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with individually or in a team environment, along with flexibility to ensure team coverage of all quality-related activities
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related field

Experience Requirements

• Three years of related experience in engineering, purchasing or quality field
• Fundamental quality experience in machining or assembly type operations
• Enterprise wide reporting system experience preferred

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Domestic and/or International travel as required up to 25%

 

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby