Opportunity
We are growing! Kohler has begun construction on a new 1 million-square-foot manufacturing facility on 200 acres in the industrial corridor of Casa Grande, AZ.  We are looking for passionate talent to join our leadership team.  This role will be based at our Casa Grande facility once it is open.  The role will be hybrid (some remote/some onsite) leading up to the opening but will work fully onsite when the facility is open.  Some travel may be required during the construction and start-up phases of the facility.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary with annual merit increases and bonus potentialWide array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, wellness incentives, and maternity/parental leave401k savings planCompany-funded pension plan with vesting after 5 years of serviceCareer advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee discountsCompany-paid relocation packageWilling to sponsor and take over sponsorship of employment VisasNearly 300 days of sunshine every year and absolutely no snow!
What We’re Looking For:
As a Quality Engineer for Kohler Co., you will provide daily manufacturing support relative to quality decisions, quality standards, process troubleshooting and on-the-job quality related training.  In this role, you will support, maintain, and improve the plant’s quality system and quality performance using various problem-solving tools and continuous improvement methods.  The Quality Engineer also supports the ISO certification process, Advanced Product Quality Planning, and the implementation of the Kohler Quality Management System.  This position will also supervise a small team of Quality Technicians.
Your Technical Responsibilities:
Ensure that the Quality Management System conforms to the requirements of the applicable ISO 9000 standards and that the processes are delivering their intended outputsMaintain ISO 9000 certification for the facility, including supporting management reviews, implementing corrective and preventive actions, and conducting internal/external auditsManage the document control system & maintain SAP dataPlan, conduct, and maintain records of management review meetings in accordance with ISO 9000 standardsOversee implementation of calibration systems for equipment in manufacturing operations in accordance with ISO 9000 standardsSupport daily review, disposition, and containment of nonconforming productsLead plant quality customer communication and customer concern responseSchedule and conduct frequent audits of finished products; provide results reporting, monitor trends, and initiate corrective actions as required to improve performance to stated goalsRestrict product shipments as necessary in accordance with established proceduresManage supplier quality issues, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities, and other tasks as requiredEnsure the integrity of the Quality Management System (QMS) is maintained following revisionsContinually strive to reduce and prevent warranty claims to meet performance goalsWork with the organization to develop and implement improvement plans to enhance the effectiveness of the QMSSupport the customer focused mindset throughout the siteActively coordinate any quality activities that result from new product launches Regularly and continuously participate in training to maintain competency on all applicable processes, policies, and proceduresEnsure that all direct reports are adequately trained in the necessary process procedures to accomplish assignments effectivelyAdminister plant rules and handle appropriate discipline for direct reportsCoach and lead daily meetings to foster a team environment
 
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