Principal Mfg. Quality Engineer for Baskets/Welding
Core
Principal Manufacturing Quality Engineer leading product and process quality improvement for automated laser welding and metal forming of stainless-steel components, specifically front load washer baskets.
Role type
Principal Manufacturing Quality Engineer (Welding/Metal Fabrication)
Builds
Automated high-speed fabrication processes for stainless-steel components (washer baskets) and associated manufacturing control plans.
Domain
Appliance manufacturing, metal fabrication, laser welding
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Automated laser welding engineering, metal fabrication, manufacturing control plans, statistical process control (SPC), root cause analysis, change control process, CAPA/CAR management, cross-functional collaboration, project delivery, NPI process support
Preferred skills
Welding engineering degree, PFMEA/FMEA, Master Control Plans (MCPs), Six Sigma or Lean certification, leading manufacturing quality teams, gauging and measurement tools
Technologies
Automated laser welding systems, metal forming equipment, SPC software, measurement tools
Responsibilities
Own strategy, engineering, execution, documentation, and success for front load washer basket welding processes; drive continuous improvement in quality and adjacent areas; deliver projects tied to factory financial plans (FPY, EOLA, Scrap, Warranty); collaborate with Systems Engineering on part/system performance issues; execute projects to improve operation costing; lead projects through change control process; support SPC analysis and root cause validation; provide guidance to NPI team on manufacturing process capabilities
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic ownership