Product Quality Engineer

Posted 14 Days Ago
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Milwaukee, WI, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Hardware • Software
The Role
Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions across product design, validation, manufacturing, and field operations. Monitor quality metrics, support new product introductions, collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, and analyze warranty/customer data. Drive continuous improvement, validate failure modes, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with quality management systems.
Summary Generated by Built In

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Join Rockwell Automation as a Product Quality Engineer and help drive product quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction across the product lifecycle. In this role, you will lead root cause investigations, drive corrective actions, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and field teams to solve complex quality issues. You'll play a key role in improving quality performance, supporting new product introductions, and advancing continuous improvement initiatives.

You will have a hybrid schedule working in Milwaukee, WI and report to the Product Quality Engineering Manager.

Your Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the quality representative for assigned product lines or platforms.
  • Drive quality performance across product design, validation, manufacturing, and post-market activities.
  • Monitor quality metrics and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
  • Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies.
  • Validate failure modes identified through field returns, customer complaints, and internal testing.
  • Partner with engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, and operations teams to address quality issues and improve product and process performance.
  • Support new product introductions through quality planning, controls, testing strategies, and risk assessments.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve product reliability and reduce defects and cost of poor quality.
  • Collaborate with supplier quality teams to address supplier-related defects and corrective actions.
  • Analyze customer feedback and warranty data to identify trends and proactively address quality concerns.
  • Participate in resolving critical customer and field quality issues.
  • Maintain documentation of investigations, corrective actions, and validation activities.
  • Prepare quality reports, dashboards, and summaries for leadership reviews.
  • Support compliance with quality management systems and applicable quality standards.
The Essentials - You Will Have:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field.
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
  • Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in product quality, manufacturing quality, or reliability engineering.
  • Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, or similar approaches.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools.
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
  • Experience in industrial automation, electronics, or embedded systems.
  • Familiarity with controllers, drives, HMI, industrial software, or similar products.
  • Knowledge of reliability engineering principles and accelerated life testing.
What We Offer:
  • Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401k
  • Paid Time off
  • Parental and Caregiver Leave
  • Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
  • To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. 

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship)
  • Hybrid schedule; work in Milwaukee, WI (onsite at least Mon, Tue, Thu)
  • Typically requires a minimum of 5 years related experience
  • Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field
  • 5-7 years experience in product quality, manufacturing quality, or reliability engineering
  • Experience with structured problem-solving (8D, DMAIC)
  • Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
  • Experience in industrial automation, electronics, or embedded systems
  • Familiarity with controllers, drives, HMI, or industrial software
  • Knowledge of reliability engineering principles and accelerated life testing

Rockwell Automation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Rockwell Automation and has not been reviewed or approved by Rockwell Automation.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, mental‑health support, disability and life insurance, and wellness resources. Multiple plan choices and supportive programs contribute to the package feeling well‑rounded.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits include a 401(k)/Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching that is positioned as a meaningful part of total compensation. These offerings reinforce longer‑term financial security as a core strength.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave was expanded and a paid caregiver leave was added, indicating clear support for family needs. These policies are complemented by flexibility signals and dedicated paid volunteer time.

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The Company
HQ: Milwaukee, WI
22,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1903

What We Do

At Rockwell Automation, we connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more intelligent, more connected and more productive.

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