Quality Engineer

Work for a prosperous, family owned business located in Oconomowoc, WI! Work visa sponsorship will not be considered or provided for this position. Bruno Independent Living Aids in Oconomowoc, WI has helped improve the lives of people with limited mobility for over 40 years. Engineered and manufactured in the USA, Bruno indoor stairlifts, outdoor stairlifts and vertical platform lifts help people better access homes, public buildings and businesses, and Bruno's full line of scooter/powerchair lifts help people easily transport their mobility devices. Overview The Quality Engineer optimizes the quality of Bruno products by acting as a key liaison between engineering, manufacturing, assembly, test, & packaging operations, and supply chain management. Supervisory responsibilities for the quality assurance technician team. Provides input to product documentation such as drawings, specifications, and inspection and testing methods and plans. Supports internal operations by educating employees, working to resolve product and process quality issues, and tracking, trending, & reporting performance data. Communicates quality plans, quality issues, and performance data to suppliers in support of new product introductions as well as serial production.

QUALITY CONTROL AND ASSURANCE

Define quality standards, create inspection plans, develop test methods Implement statistical process control methods and techniques to monitor and control manufacturing processes Inspect raw materials, components, assemblies, and processes, either personally or utilizing Quality Technicians, to ensure that requirements are met Ensure calibration of gages and measuring equipment is in compliance and records are maintained Track performance data, analyze results, and generate reports to identify areas for improvement

PROBLEM SOLVING AND IMPROVEMENT

Investigate non-conformances to determine root cause, recommend corrective actions Lead cross-functional problem-solving teams to address complex issues Implement corrective & preventive actions and verify outcomes - both internally and with suppliers Identify opportunities for improvement in manufacturing processes and product quality

COLLABORATION AND COMPLIANCE

Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and other teams to ensure quality is integrated throughout the product life cycle Interact with suppliers, including supplier visits, to facilitate effective communication Maintain detailed documentation, including quality plans, inspection reports, and validation protocols Communicate with internal departments, suppliers, auditors, etc. in verbal and written format Maintain knowledge of industry regulations and standards to ensure the company remains compliant Identify gaps in the Quality Management System and initiate updates to address the gap Train others in quality processes, procedures, and tools Participate in interviewing, hiring, and on-boarding new employees as appropriate Train and mentor employees to meet department goals

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in quality, engineering, manufacturing, and a minimum of 3-years' experience in Quality Certification to a recognized body of knowledge, such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer is preferred Work experience in the relevant areas, along with increasing responsibilities over time Problem solving, corrections, corrective action and project management Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) Quality Management Systems, such as ISO-9001 or

ISO-13485

Knowledge of inspection equipment and techniques, engineering drawing standards, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Process knowledge, including machining, forming, welding, fabrication, plastics, castings, electro-mechanical assembly, test, and packaging Lean manufacturing concepts in a low volume, high mix environment such as 5-S, kanban, one-piece flow and error-proofing

Skills and Abilities:

Read, analyze, and interpret a variety of information, such as technical procedures, business correspondence, and governmental regulations furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Create business-level written correspondence and verbally present information to internal and external professionals. Requires job related software skills, Smartsheet, PcDIMIS, Polyworks, CAD such as SolidWorks, MS Office and the ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

Share duties between an office environment and a modern production and manufacturing facilities with heat and air conditioning Regularly required to move around, sit, stand, use hands to finger, handle, and touch; see, talk and hear The employee is required to travel between facilities as well as occasional travel to supplier locations The employee is required to lift up to 10 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally Bruno is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer which provides a drug-free workplace. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with disabilities to work through the application process. To request accommodation consideration, please call 262-567-4990 and ask for Human Resources or email human.resources@bruno.com .

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Will you now or will you in the future require employment visa sponsorship?

Work Location:

In person