Overview
Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances is a longstanding, family-owned company in the Madison area. Icons of design and paragons of performance and quality, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove are the refrigeration, cooking, and dishwashing specialists found in world’s most luxurious homes. We look for team members who are driven by innovation and excellence, striving to serve our customers by doing what is right—with integrity, teamwork, and accountability.
Growth and development are important aspects of this position. Whether you aspire to be a leader or a technical expert, this position will set you up for success in the future.
Primary Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll support both new product development and current production by improving systems, guiding quality improvements, and mentoring others. Responsibilities include:
- Identify issues, lead root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions using statistical tools when needed.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators.
- Recommend and implement equipment, gauging, and process improvements that strengthen product quality and consistency.
- Lead PFMEA activities for new and existing production processes.
- Update quality requirements for new and revised products, including key control characteristics and documentation.
- Partner with engineering teams to develop, qualify, and audit new and critical processes.
- Support product trial builds and collect feedback for evaluation.
- Help define annual quality goals and objectives.
- Build a culture of quality through problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Promote cross-functional collaboration around shared goals.
- Share quality insights and recommendations with stakeholders, including leaders.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, or a bachelor’s or associate degree with equivalent quality engineering experience and increasing responsibility
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or quality engineering
- Experience applying advanced statistical methods in a manufacturing environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in common Lean or DMAIC problem-solving tools
- Familiarity with measurement practices and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools
- Ability to collaborate across teams to solve problems and improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Preferred Qualifications:
- ASQ certification such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or a related credential
- Experience leading teams and coaching direct reports
- Knowledge of SolidWorks and gauge/fixture design
- Experience with ANOVA, regression analysis, Six Sigma concepts, and related methods
- Familiarity with GD&T, measurement practices, and APQP tools such as PPAP, dFMEA, pFMEA, MSA, SPC, capability studies, and control plans
- Lean manufacturing experience
- Understanding of ISO, IATF, and AS quality management standards, including internal auditing experience
- Proven project management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
We value our employees by providing:
- Competitive compensation based on skills
- Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
- Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing
- On-site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking paths
- Education assistance and internal training programs
- Electric vehicle charging
- Maternity & paternity leave
- Learn more about our robust benefits package here.
This position requires a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration. All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.
Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8+ years of experience in manufacturing or quality engineering
- Strong understanding of advanced statistical methodologies
- Proficient in GD&T, APQP tools
- Solid analytical problem-solving skills
- Experienced in Microsoft Office and Data Analytics tools
Sub-Zero Group, Inc Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair for many roles, with market-aligned to competitive levels in select technical/corporate positions and solid wages in entry-level or assembly work. Location and in-demand roles often strengthen perceived value, and benefits help elevate total compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical and dental insurance plus access to an on-site clinic for enrolled employees with no office copay or coinsurance. These offerings help lift overall pay perception even when base pay is not top-tier.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — On-site fitness center access, wellness campaigns, flu shots, and farmers’ market vouchers provide lifestyle support beyond core insurance. Community events and a scholarship program further expand the wellbeing-focused perks.
Sub-Zero Group, Inc Insights
What We Do
The kitchen. It’s the gathering space, the soul of the home, where cooks exercise their creativity on responsive appliances, and guests savor the finer things of life. Sub-Zero founder Westye F. Bakke built his first freestanding freezer out of scrap metal in his basement, bending the coils bare-handed. In 1945, he launched Sub-Zero Freezer Company, introducing the first system for preserving food at ultra-low temperatures - literally sub-zero. The company would quickly establish a reputation for quality and innovation. With a desire to build the best, Sub-Zero has always set its sights higher. Our products are built in our own American facilities where we can control every step of the manufacturing process. The materials are premium grade, the technologies state of the art, and the craftsmanship of the highest caliber. Over the years, the legendary reliability of our appliances has given our customers the confidence to invest not merely in a kitchen that meets their needs, but one that fulfills their highest aspirations in both function and design, and brings them a lifetime of satisfaction.
