Company Overview
Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort at work. We have a focus on sustainability with over 70% of our products currently certified as having a Net Positive impact on the environment. Our award-winning office products – seating, sit/stand desks, technology support and lighting – have led the industry in performance and simplicity for over 40 years.
Overview
The Quality Engineer I will apply engineering knowledge, problem solving skills and ingenuity to resolve quality issues for all Humanscale Products. They will also drive continuous improvement for product and process performance.
Responsibilities
- Customer Focus and Continuous Improvement
- Directly responsible for ensuring all quality standards for products are met prior to shipment to customer
- Investigates, conducts tests or experiments, gathers data, and performs preliminary analysis for product performance issues.
- Conducts root cause investigation and is responsible for driving the implementation of corrective action and preventive measures
- Directly responsible for customer complaint reduction to assigned Humanscale Product line
- Initiates, leads and participates in continuous improvement projects
- Operations
- Works with experienced QEs to disposition non-conforming material
- Oversees efforts and works with production, inventory control and inspection teams to quarantine/segregate parts when nonconformance is identified
- Directs workers engaged in measuring, testing products and tabulating data concerning test set up and procedure to follow
- When sort/rework of nonconforming material is required, provides technical support as required
- Participates in Lean activities including Kaizen events and 6S audits
- Quality Systems
- Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation, utilizing knowledge in mechanical and electrical engineering fields
- Devises sampling procedures and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data
Contributes to the compilation/updating of training material, SOP’s, and QC Criteria as required
Qualifications
- B.S. degree or equivalent in a mechanical or electrical engineering discipline
- 0-2 years of experience in Quality Engineering (in an ISO certified manufacturing environment preferred)
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
- Solid communication skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Excellent interpersonal skills to lead cross-functional teams and drive projects to successful closure.
- Ability to demonstrate accuracy and strong attention to detail
- Ability to work well in a team environment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Sitting 70% - Walking/Standing 30%
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
- Long periods of close work on computer screen
- Interpret, analyze, research and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Climate controlled office space
- Onsite 5 days a week
- Use of hands to operate tools, install, adjust and attach parts
- Understanding and working with machines & mechanical systems
- Knowledge and ability to use computers & related technology efficiently
- The worker is required to have visual acuity, which is essential for tasks that require attention to detail, such as operating machinery or performing quality control
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Medical Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- HSA, FSA, Commuter Benefits
- Medical Discounts
- Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Insurance
- Voluntary, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Discount Programs
- 401k matching
- Paid time off (including 15 PTO days and 11 holidays)
Humanscale is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Disabled/Veteran)
Salary Range: $68,032-$99,232
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline. Humanscale considers other factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market location and business considerations when extending an offer.
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