Quality Engineer

Sonnax Transmission Company

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings-which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway- you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone's empowered to be their best.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain quality control standards and ongoing quality objectives; create and implement inspection criteria, inspection masters, and procedures.
• Collaborate with Quality and cross-functional team members to support new product development, supplier quality initiatives, quality projects, and continuous improvement activities.
• Engage early in product planning and development to identify manufacturability risks and project-related Quality risks to ensure product performance.
• Apply structured problem-solving methods, including root cause analysis and corrective action, to product investigations such as customer complaints and feedback.
• Conduct technical reviews and analysis of deviations, performance metrics, and nonconforming or anomalous conditions.
• Identify systemic quality issues and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
• Support on-site and remote assessments of Sonnax suppliers; collaborate with suppliers to improve Quality systems, delivery performance, and continuous improvement plans.
• Analyze performance data, identify trends, and initiate improvement actions for key Quality metrics.
• Interface with internal stakeholders and supplier partners to support procurement of materials, products, and services that meet Quality and customer requirements.
• Provide daily technical support to inspection and testing personnel to ensure accuracy, consistency, and technical integrity of Quality activities.

Key Internal Partners

• Inventory Control Management - Collaborate on customer returns, quality holds, and product disposition or return to inventory.
• Engineering Management - Provide input on new product inspection criteria; collaborate on MRB activities and corrective action investigations.
• Purchasing Management - Coordinate receipt inspection sequencing to meet customer requirements; collaborate on supplier quality performance.
• Sales Management - Support customer returns and feedback resolution.
• Manufacturing Management - Assist with inspection-related concerns and collaborate on customer feedback as it relates to manufacturing processes.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or equivalent, with five (5) or more years of experience in engineering, process methods, inspection, and/or Quality Control; experience in precision metal fabrication preferred.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Six Sigma methodologies; certification is a plus.
• Proficient knowledge of GD&T.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• ASQ certification or formal Quality training preferred.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems, including ISO 9001, preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Physical Demands

• Ability to wear required PPE for area, including safety glasses and steel toed shoes.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Pay Range

65,600.00 - 98,400.00

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.