Senior Quality Project Engineer, Kohler Engines, Wisconsin

Seeking candidate with Bachelor’s degree in engineering. This role is an engineering position in the quality department of Kohler Engines, it will be a quality representative to teams that are designing and developing new engines worldwide. Must understand manufacturer process – machining, assembly, APQP process, control risk, data gathering, continuous improvement tools, root cause analysis, corrective action, collaboration, and leadership.  

As a Senior Quality Project Engineer, this is your unique opportunity to set your mark and live on the leading edge. In this role, you will perform duties as lead quality representative on New Production Development (NPD) teams within Kohler Engines. You will designs, develop, implement, maintain, and improve the quality systems and controls necessary to insure that NPD programs meet specified Engine Division quality requirements and customer application requirements.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

• Lead warranty reviews of similar product early in the NPD process. Suggest design changes based upon experience and quality history of Kohler engines.
• Identify the critical process variables for each design and develop information systems at designated points in the process to monitor those variables.
• Represent Quality at Design Reviews.
• Participate actively in planning for engineering qualification testing. Analyze test results to verify and document reliability of new product.
• Participate in the creation of PFMEAs, DFMEAs, and control plans.
• Conduct in-depth and onsite evaluation of supplier processes for critical components. Analyze individual product/process quality cost components and advise suppliers and design engineering personnel on cost/quality improvement potential. Assist supplier’s areas in development of meaningful quality measurements.
• Manage parts for engine builds by selecting which features should be measured by the supplier and by Kohler.
• Develop and documents the Customer Protection Program at start of production.
• Participate in the preparation of annual quality improvement plans necessary to perpetuate an effective group quality process.
• Evaluate requests for deviations from specification, estimate risks/costs associated with it, and recommend disposition to management.
• Participate in the group quality training efforts including conducting classes in the various quality technologies as required.
• Develop and issue reports, conduct related meetings, make recommendations, and initiate corrective action for all listed responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - WHAT YOU NEED TO QUALIFY

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 5 or more years previous experience with manufacturing and quality processes
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate a good understanding of internal combustion engine basics, root cause analysis, corrective action, continuous improvement tools, quality systems, statistics, and leadership. 

To apply online, click here: Senior Quality Project Engineer, Kohler Engines
Contact: kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com