Quality/Sr. Quality Engineer

Hamilton Beach Brands Inc
401(k)
United States, Virginia, Glen Allen
4421 Waterfront Drive (Show on map)
Oct 27, 2024
Senior Quality Engineer / Quality Engineer (based on experience) At Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., a leading designer, marketer and distributor of small household and commercial appliances, our culture is one of hard work, ethical behavior and teamwork. We roll up our sleeves and work hard to create products that have been pleasing customers for over 100 years. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes health, dental and vision insurances, along with 401(k), paid vacation, a paid charitable day off to share your talents with the non-profit of your choice, "summer hours" which is a great opportunity for long weekends all summer long, a quarterly subsidy to help cover the costs associated with staying fit, standing desks, the ability to purchase our products at a discounted cost, employee recognition, team building activities, a casual dress code, and flexible hours just to name a few of the advantages of working for this dynamic company. We are seeking qualified Quality Engineering candidates to work within some of the best product teams in our industry. HBB's product teams are responsible for providing innovative products and supporting them throughout the product life cycle. This Quality Engineer will be responsible for ensuring and improving product functional quality and consumer satisfaction. Responsibilities of this position include: Work with product development teams to establish and communicate quality specifications, drive continuous improvements, and consumer satisfaction for new and existing products Use quality tools along with engineering knowledge and skills to identify root causes of problems, determine corrective and preventative actions, improve quality of product designs, and reduce returns. Work with manufacturers and HBB Quality staff in China to implement product quality improvements Travel to China as needed to fulfill the responsibilities of the position Basic Qualifications: A BS in ME, EE or related discipline is required; graduate degree preferred 3-5 years' experience as quality engineer or related product assurance, preferably with exposure to both manufacturing and corporate environments Education or training in statistics and other quality tools is required; Six Sigma, Green Belt or Black Belt certification, and/or CQE certification is desired Strong computer skills is desired; experience with data analysis tools (such as MiniTab, Tableau and/or R) and experience with CAD are plusses Must have demonstrated outstanding written and verbal communication skills Must have the proven ability to set, balance and change priorities to reflect customer requirements Must be a self-starter with proven accomplishments and strong problem solving abilities Must have demonstrated an above-average ability to participate in a team environment Design engineering experience is preferred Our employees enjoy working in a tobacco-free and drug-free environment. We do not consider candidates who use tobacco products. Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.E-Verify.gov