Quality Engineer II

Scope of role

This position is responsible for the administration and implementation of continuous improvement in the quality system. Identify opportunities for process improvement to ensure customer satisfaction. Knowledge of problem-solving tools to eliminate potential problems. Support other departments in safety, delivery, and cost.

This position is an onsite role based out of Regal Rexnord’s Union Grove, Wisconsin facility and will report directly to the Quality Manager.

Essential Responsibilities

- Conduct root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, Pareto, 8D, Six Sigma, and PDCA, and work with stakeholders to implement effective countermeasures.

- Respond promptly to customer complaints, implement containment actions, and establish permanent corrective actions.

- Develop and implement process controls to reduce variation across production processes.

- Lead ISO9001 compliance efforts including inspection procedures, sampling methods, and quality assurance documentation.

- Manage internal supplier quality through direct communication, incoming inspection plans, and supplier selection using PPAPs or customer validation.

- Approve final quality reports and issue quality certificates for customer orders.

- Prepare and execute internal ISO audit programs and follow-up audits to verify corrective actions.

- Maintain and update QMS documentation, standards, and training materials.

- Support and guide quality inspectors and auditors.

- Ensure alignment with defined quality objectives and adherence to work instructions and JIBS

- Identify and resolve ISO nonconformances, including those from surveillance audits.

- Train QA team to trace internal nonconformance origins and collaborate on root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation.

- Document nonconformances in Prism 8D or designated platforms with accuracy and completeness.

- Design and pilot in-process inspection models and hourly audit systems to establish standard work.

- Enhance feedback systems for production metrics to support data-driven decisions.

- Conduct effectiveness checks post-implementation of countermeasures.

- Organize and maintain historical QA data for improved accessibility and analytics.

- Provide departmental support during staff absences to maintain workflow continuity.

- Report anomalies or concerns in product/process and halt operations when necessary.

- Maintain the QAS post system with Quality Alerts, QMS and other important production aids

- Achieving departmental goals and supporting employee development.

- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Professional Experience/Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial), industrial technology or quality from an accredited university.

- Six Sigma white belt certification.

- 3-5 years’ relevant hands-on experience in a quality engineering position in a production manufacturing environment with the ability to demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of industrial equipment or products.

- Capable of working independently as well as in a cross-functional team environment with remote global resources, to include effective communication through diverse channels (verbal, written, video, etc.).

- Knowledge and application of lean manufacturing principles and Continuous Improvement tools: 80/20, Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Flow, Standard Work, Visual Management, Gemba, & Problem Solving are required

- Experience creating & monitoring SPC charts, determining control limits, histograms & data variation.

- Able to calculate Cp and Cpk.

- Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks with a sense of urgency and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

- Willing and able to travel up to 10% to production facilities to observe current methods or implement changes.

Desired Qualifications:

- Six Sigma green belt certification.

- Knowledge of industrial gearboxes and the design or manufacturing processes of components such as gears, shafts, bearings, castings, fabrications, forgings, and fasteners.

- Previous project management experience.

- Proficient in Oracle and SAP ERP systems, with the ability to leverage these tools for project management.

- Proficiency with FEA tools and results.

- Demonstrated ability to innovate and develop creative solutions to engineering problems.

Critical Competencies

- Problem Solving and Critical Thinking: Demonstrates solid problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities, maintaining a continuous improvement mindset and proactively driving change.

- Communication Skills: Strong communication skills, capable of effectively delivering and transferring technical knowledge to production associates and responding to questions.

- Safety Orientation and Compliance: Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety and adherence to policies and procedures set forth by the State Department.

- Project Management: Ability to manage workload and priorities to meet milestone dates and stretch goals, and to monitor projects through a gated process.

- Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills fostering teamwork and collaboration, developing high-quality working relationships to influence, gain support, and achieve results. This includes cooperation with operations, supply chain, product management, engineering, as well as external customers and vendors.

- Results-Oriented and Self-Motivated: Self-directed and motivated, effectively managing time and multiple priorities to meet deliverables in a timely manner.

- Software Proficiency: Intermediate to advanced proficiency MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

- Confidentiality and Integrity: Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle proprietary and sensitive information with integrity.

- Regal Rexnord Values: Role model for Integrity, Responsibility, Diversity, Engagement & Inclusion, Customer Success, Innovation with Purpose, Continuous Improvement, Performance, Passion to Win, and Sense of Urgency. Regularly communicates the Core Values and reinforces accountability and alignment of behaviors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

- Majority of the time is in a general office environment.

- Frequent time will also be spent in a manufacturing production environment where personal protective safety equipment must be worn.

- Proper safety precautions must be observed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

- Must be able to work in a typical manufacturing facility including walking, climbing, and moving equipment.

- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

- Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage

- Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)

- Paid Time Off and Holidays

- 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions

- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

- Paid Leaves

- Tuition Assistance

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.

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Notification to Agencies

: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.