Sr. Quality Engineer

Danfoss in Van Wert is now hiring an experienced Quality Supervisor to join our team in Danfoss Power Solutions! This role will lead Quality Engineering activities focused on achieving plant operational and customer quality goals, leveraging continuous improvement and quality tools.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive and support continuous improvement projects impacting KPI metrics (Customer DPPM, Product Audit) identifying top issues and main drivers thru the use of data analytics utilizing Danfoss Quality System policies.
• Lead reduction efforts on Cost of Poor Quality metrics (Scrap, Rework, Repair, and Warranty). A key consideration is to prevent the inadvertent use of any suspect or Nonconforming material or product (NCMP) and to implement effective actions to prevent the recurrence of such events.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering and Production Operations in the development of Process FMEAs, Process Control Plans, Measurement System Analyses, and Process Capability Methods & Requirements.
• Lead structured team problem solving efforts (Six-Sigma, 8D, and Corrective/Preventive Action Reports) to resolve internal/external issues, while meeting effectiveness, and responsiveness metrics, as well to achieve our Quality KPIs.
• Support deployment of risk mitigation activities across our value stream, to proactively identify and address potential quality risks.
• Improve supplier/customer relationship through effective partnering and communication.
• Provide direction, and leadership to Quality Department personnel.
• Lead monthly quality performance and project status review of quality projects.

Background & Skills

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution
• Minimum five (5) years of combined experience in a Quality role in operations
• Inspection and testing equipment knowledge and experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications (GD&T), process control plans, PFMEA’s, routers, job instructions, standardize work, and basic statistical methods
• Proficient in AIAG Core Tools (PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC and FMEA

Preferred Qualifications:

• ASQ Certification (CQE, CMQ/OE)
• Six-Sigma Greenbelt certification desired.
• Certified internal auditor (IATF16949 desired)
• 8D Problem Solving methods experience
• Proven record of continuous improvement to an ISO certified Quality Management System (QMS).
• Fabrication, machining, and assembly knowledge and experience is preferred
• Experience in the use of SAP (ERP system)

Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Personal insurance
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.