Reporting to the Quality Manager, Customer & Product, the responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Drive robust technical root cause analysis to resolve critical, trending, or strategic customer field issues Conduct comprehensive historical reviews of legacy products via data collection, analysis, and communication from field, manufacturing, and supplier quality records for feedback into new product development and engineering changes Facilitate and/or pa... more details
Overview Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career. At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day. Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role. Responsibilities Reporting to the Quality Manager, Customer & Product, the responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Drive robust technical root cause analysis to resolve critical, trending, or strategic customer field issues Conduct comprehensive historical reviews of legacy products via data collection, analysis, and communication from field, manufacturing, and supplier quality records for feedback into new product development and engineering changes Facilitate and/or participate in DFMEA/PFMEA for new product development and product or process changes to identify and mitigate quality risks Collaborate with applicable stakeholders in Manufacturing, New Product Development, Repair and Service, Engineering or other functions as appropriate to continuously improve customer satisfaction by identifying root cause and implementing effective corrective actions for poor quality disruptions or warranty drivers Support in facilitating Compile and analyze quality notifications to identify baselines, trends, and other defining information that advises potential impact and priority of a field issue Draft clear, concise, and accurate technical reports or documents such as 8D reports or similar Lead/participate in continuous improvement of the department’s processes, procedures and tools Lead global cross-functional resolution teams using the 8D problem solving process, project management fundamentals, and quality tools to swiftly and effectively resolve quality challenges for customers Develop and maintain product knowledge (including design, manufacture, applications, and proper use) to be able to effectively lead root cause analysis Advocate for customers throughout the warranty claims processes, ensure effective corrective action are implemented and issues are addressed in a timely manner Employ preventive and statistical methods for analysing and improving processes and products related to customer claims and feedback Identify and execute on warranty cost savings projects Qualifications Required Experience: Demonstrated success in driving execution of projects through independent initiative, planning, action, and results Strong technical aptitude. Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings and disseminate technical information to a wide range of stakeholders Excellent critical thinking and strong data analysis skills, including data mining, interpretation, and statistical analysis to drive decision-making Continuous Improvement mindset with a track record of problem solving and root cause analysis Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated through communication style, engagement, and ability to influence without authority Demonstrated success collaborating in a multi discplinary team Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Share Point) and ability to learn new or company-specific information systems Strong customer orientation, communication, and presentation skills Experience working within an ISO9001 or IATF16949 quality management system Fluent written and oral English language This role is posted at multiple levels, depending on experience level - Level 1: No minimum, Level 2: minimum 2 years experience, Level 3, minimum 3 years experience. MS degree may be substituted for up to 2 years of relevant experience. PhD may be substituted for up to 4 years of equivalent experience. Preferred Experience: Proficiency in Minitab or other statistical software Knowledge and experience with quality and problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, Poka-Yoke, Ishikawa Diagrams Experience in using SAP Knowledge of laboratory test standards and methods and measurement equipment Experience in deployment of Quality tools including APQP, FMEA Experience in a customer orientated role Experience in a global / manufacturing multi-site organization Required Education: B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Relevant Engineering discipline Preferred Education: Six Sigma Green / Black Belt #LI-GM1