Quality Specialist (Engineer)

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Specialist to join our team. As a Quality Specialist, you will play a strategic role in ensuring the highest level of product quality and customer satisfaction. Your attention to detail, analytical skills, and passion for delivering excellence will contribute to our on-going success in providing best-in-class tools and equipment to our end-users.

The quality specialist role will collaborate closely with the cross-functional team to drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement robust quality control processes across various quality management pillars - including quality systems, product testing, training, material review board (MRB), 8D/Corrective Action, etc.

You'll also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and implement quality system procedures and policies that align with Milwaukee's Quality System including non-conforming material, material review board, work instructions, disposition instructions

• Own documentation, such as Inspections and Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCMR's), edit and update status via computer or tablet in ERP and QMS Systems.

• Quarantine parts per WI when non-conformances occur or otherwise appropriate

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, and Quality teams to address quality-related challenges and drive improvements

• Develop and deliver training and guidance to employees on quality control processes, tools, and techniques

• Develop, manage, and operate programs for Metrology and Test Lab equipment - including tensile/torque testers, hand-held gages, high-complexity systems, as well as CMM/VMM

• Collect and analyze quality data and metrics, such as scrap cost, defect rates, inspection/sorting time, etc. to identify trends and areas of opportunity

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of quality control processes, inspection results, corrective actions, and other quality-related activities. Ensure proper documentation for regulatory compliance and audits.

• Problem solving abilities, interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage interruptions is required

• Consciously abide by all safety policies and procedures to create a safe working environment

What TOOLS you'll bring with you:

• High School or GED diploma required - technical degree a plus (associates or bachelor)

• 3+ years of previous quality technician experience required

• Thorough understanding and familiarity of quality systems and tools - ERP, MRB, CAPA, Metrology, Testing

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

• Strong oral and verbal communication skills - demonstrated ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to navigate technology such as computer, tablet and printer systems

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to read blueprints

We provide these great perks and benefits: