Sr. Manufacturing Quality Engineer Job at Detector Electronics LLC in Minneapoli

Spectrum Safety Solutions:

With approximately 1,400 employees operating in more than 20 countries, Spectrum Safety Solutions is a global leader in fire detection and suppression solutions for high-hazard applications across verticals such as critical infrastructure, oil and gas, marine and clean energy. Our global team leverages strong customer relationships across four recognized brands, Det-Tronics, Marioff, Autronica, and Fireye, to deliver differentiated lifecycle solutions and advance growth across key segments. Carved out from Carrier’s Fire & Security business in July 2024, Spectrum Safety Solutions is now a privately-held company under the ownership of Sentinel Capital Partners.

Det-Tronics:
We make the world a better place to live! At Spectrum’s Det-Tronics, we build and maintain comfortable, accessible, efficient, healthy, safe, secure, and sustainable environments. Det-Tronics is a $180M technologically innovative, projects-based global brand protecting customers in many challenging environments with high end flame and gas detection products and systems. Det-Tronics is a part of Spectrum Safety Solutions and has a global footprint with manufacturing sites in the U.S. and sales presence in all key geographies.

Seeking an experienced Quality Engineering professional who works independently to set and achieve objectives within their area of responsibility. This role involves influencing process and planning decisions by leveraging expertise in Quality Engineering policies, practices, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the quality leader in the organization by participating as a member of the Material Review Board, supporting outside certification audits (eg ISO 9001:2015), advocating for a process-focused approach for all functions, and driving culture change from a reactive approach to a proactive approach
• Collaborate with the Det-Tronics Operations team to review and develop robust processes. This includes leading regularly scheduled quality meetings to evaluate and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Review, report and analyze data to assess quality issue trends. Lead investigations and leverage root cause analysis methodologies, to assess quality issues and come up with corrective measures
• Provide leadership in Quality Audits of finished products, and testing units in a complete system setup. Provide reports of findings and assure corrective action has been taken
• Lead and facilitate production non-conforming materials control process, Material Review Board, to reduce major scrap and rejects
• Develop and implement programs to reduce scrap, improve the first pass yield metric and reduce the cost of poor quality
• Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations on all stages of Engineering change orders and production deviations
• Work with a cross-functional teams
• Improve data reporting or generate data reports
• Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains quality evaluation, control systems, and protocols
• Analyzes and makes recommendations for corrective actions (CAPA) for nonconformities and/or design problems for internally produced products & processes
• Utilizes PPAP core elements (e.g.e.g., PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow, Control Plans, etc.) to identify and make recommendations for managing risk in product development
• Manages processes to ensure all requirements are met for work transfer and process change management including Resourcing Gate and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance
• Reviews process control documentation to ensure it is in compliance with requirements, objectives, and/or contracts
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or related technical field of study
• 2+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering role, preferably in the manufacturing/industrial fields

Preferred Qualifications:

• Quality certifications (e.g., QCT, CQPA) and/or Six Sigma certifications are preferred
• Knowledge of ISO and IEC regulations and guidance (e.g., Design Controls, Risk Management, GxP)
• Must possess excellent analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to effectively communicate, drive to execute projects, and a strong aptitude for problem-solving
• Technical writing proficiency for creating, reviewing, and approving protocols/reports, work instructions, forms, and SOPs
• Advanced knowledge and experience in data analysis (CPK, statistical analysis), supplier quality metrics, non-conformance tracking, concurrent engineering, design for manufacturability, cost of poor quality, warranty, root cause analysis, and GD&T
• Knowledge of defining nonconformities, managing corrective actions, and identifying deficiencies in documents and process control
• Proficiency in JDE, SAP, Minitab, Excel & Power BI preferred
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with a proactive attitude towards continuous improvement
• Ability to perform under stress and meet project deadlines, work cooperatively and respectfully with others, and lead effectively using project planning skills and documentation.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions safely and adhere to established company guidelines

Additional Preferences:

• Quality certifications (e.g., CQE, CQPA) and/or Six Sigma certifications are preferred
• Knowledge of ISO and IEC regulations and guidance (e.g., Design Controls, Risk Management, GxP)
• Proficiency in Minitab, MS Excel & Power BI preferred