Southwire Engineer, Quality I

5 months ago

Elkhart, United States Southwire Company LLC Full time

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?  

Location: BREMENEAST

Southwire Job Description

Principal Objective: 
This person is responsible for directing the day-to-day activities of the quality technicians in monitoring product quality to ensure compliance with all applicable UL, CSA, and special customer requirements. Assist management and supervision in engineering solutions to quality related problems. Monitor and implement quality control procedures at the manufacturing level. Quality improvements pertaining to product quality, service quality, and the quality system in general, are the typical objectives to be met in keeping with the company philosophy of continuous improvement and Southwire’s “Culture of Zero”. Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with customers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors. 
 
Primary Duties: 
The following is a list of specific duties which are essential functions of this job. This list is not exhaustive, as all positions at the company are dynamic. This is consistent with our need to be flexible and responsive to the needs of our customers. The employee who occupies this position is expected to assume any/all duties assigned by management, irrespective of whether such duties are specifically included in this list. While an effort is made to thoroughly describe the customary way this job is performed, reasonable accommodation will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities who may not be able to perform this job in the manner indicated. 

•    Direct the work performed by the quality technicians. Establish and direct daily activities as well as assigning projects and monitoring progress. 
•    Ensure compliance with all applicable ISO, UL, CSA, Industry, and special customer requirements.
•    Responsible for daily application of the Quality Management System such as Corrective Action System, Document Control, Calibration, Training etc.
•    Lead quality improvement efforts using problem solving tools to resolve quality issues and achieve stable and predictable process results. (8D and DMAIC problem solving experience a plus)
•    Assist in the development of projects relative to error proofing, process aids and continuous improvement.
•    Collect and analyze production and defect data to perform various Quality related studies.
•    Assist in the training and development of personnel relative to defect root cause analysis
•    Work in various software platforms.  SAP, Advaris, QCBD, etc.
•    Create Quality Test Plans in Advaris
•    Work with suppliers on Quality Issues.
•    Provide hands-on assistance to manufacturing departments in resolving quality problems. 
•    Assist in the development of manufacturing processes that assure product quality through researching manufacturing methods and statistical analysis
 
Desirable Qualifications: 
Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or Physical Sciences
ASQ CQE or ability to obtain ASQ CQE within two years.
Experience: 3-7 years of quality experience which demonstrates the following: 
Initiative - the ability to see an opportunity and act upon it.  
Detail orientation - the ability to complete the project referred to under initiative 
Technical skills - the ability to analyze and solve problems. 
Communication skills - the ability to train and work with fellow employees.  
Must possess excellent verbal and written skills. 
Microsoft office especially Excel experience is needed
ISO 9001:2015 training
SAP, UL, CSA, and Lean experience is a plus

CompetenciesNimble LearningCustomer FocusPlans and AlignsCollaboratesBalances StakeholdersAction Oriented

Benefits We Offer:

  • 401k with Matching
  • Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision) 
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays 
  • Long & Short-Term Disability 
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Employee Referral Program 
  • Tuition Reimbursement Programs 
  • Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities  
  • Parental Leave 
  • & More 

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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