Corporate Sr. Quality Engineer

We are growing at Great Dane, we need you to reach the next level.
We offer competitive pay, great benefits, 401k, and pension.
Great Dane turns innovative ideas into advances in trailer technology, creating new solutions in the transportation and supply chain industry. Our teams craft trailers that deliver essential goods and services, turning the wheels of the American economy.  
The Company:
For more than 120 years, Great Dane has earned its reputation as an industry leader in technology, innovation and quality. Our commitment to building superior products and fulfilling customer needs has taken us from a small steel fabricating company to the most-recognized trailer manufacturer in the world.
With thousands of employees worldwide, teamwork and collaboration are valued here. We look for employees who are driven, determined and ready to accelerate their future.
With advancement opportunities, training and tuition reimbursement – the road ahead is paved with possibilities.

The Position:
Under the direction of the Executive Quality Director, the Corporate Sr. Quality Engineer is responsible for providing support across all manufacturing plants in the use of advanced quality and six sigma toolset. This corporate role will interact with Plant Quality Managers and plant leadership.

Requirements:
• Years of Experience: 1-3+ years of relevant work experience in automotive environment
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Preferred CQE/Six sigma black belt
• Exceptional mechanical aptitude (i.e. intuitive understanding of mechanical processes)
• Proven track record of deploying Advanced product quality planning tools and successful product launches
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including advanced data functions in Excel.
• Excellent analytical skills; Ability to collect and analyze data and present findings.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Expert level knowledge of DOE (Classical/Taguchi), Regression analysis, Anova, t-test, and concepts of variation
• Well versed and experienced in creation of PPAP documents and guiding teams in developing and using the tools
• Familiar with the use of statistical software (MINITAB preferred) as well as SPC methods
• A favorable background screening, Drug Screening, and proof of work authorization in the United States is required for employment. 
Responsibilities:
• Own and develop quality/statistical/automotive toolset training for all Plants’ Quality, manufacturing engineering, and industrial engineering personnel.
• Develop and Manage Quality Planning activities via the use of Advanced Product Quality Planning methods.
• Expert knowledge and training ability for developing Process Flow.
• Potential failure mode and effect analysis, Control Plans, manufacturing capability study,
• Gage repeatability and reproducibility studies
• Lead teams to identify risks/hazards associated with product designs, processes, applications, applying lessons learned, and train personnel in the generation of FMEAs and associated Control Plans
• Collaborate with Great Dane’s quality and engineering personnel to determine critical part features and support reviewing manufacturability of design
• Teach and coach plant quality personnel in identification of Critical dimensions, Statistical tolerancing, and tolerance stackups
• Teach and coach conducting CpK studies and help identify and reduce process variation for existing products
• Liaise with manufacturing, sales, supply chain, logistics, senior management & stakeholders on all existing products by providing the link to the customer expectation and warranty requirements
• Lead and guide others in the practical use of the Six Sigma philosophy and tools

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