Overview
We welcome you to join Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove as a Quality Engineer II as a key member of the Sub-Zero Fabrication Business Unit leading a team of quality technicians in manufacturing fabrication, reporting to the functional Quality Department.
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
This position is responsible for supporting and continually improving the Sub-Zero Quality System by facilitating continuous product and process improvements so we can exceed the expectations of those we service by providing high quality, innovative, value added, luxury appliance products and services.
- Leading a team of quality technicians – training, developing, ensuring the team has all the tools and direction to be successful.
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) leading measurement and data driven decision making for the team- (Measure link, Minitab).
- Identify trends, determine root cause, and develop corrective actions.
- Leading & facilitating process improvement methods (LEAN)
- Daily review of key quality indicators to drive change at a preventative level with communication to the team.
- Develop quality roadmap - research, recommend, and implement new equipment, tools, training that improves product quality, consistency, and performance.
- Continually develop quality system requirements for new or revised products, and manufacturing processes.
- Daily reporting to all levels of the organization up to executive level
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
- 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
- Interested in learning more on our robust benefits package we offer? Click 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 Employer
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or better
- 5 + years' experience within manufacturing/quality engineering role
- Experience with quality principles, systems, methods, tools, standards, improvement systems
- Working knowledge of statistical analysis methods
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.
