Quality Engineer
Panduit

At Panduit, Our People Make the Difference. We're looking for individuals who share our passion for innovation, diversity and inclusion, and sustainability.

Maximize customer Experience and assure customer loyalty by driving integration of quality principles and techniques into all phases of the product lifecycle through optimized processes and systems, collection and analysis of data, structured problem solving, complaint resolution, quality training, coaching and conduct of audits.

Continues to build working relationships internally and externally.

What You Will Do

We are excited to be opening our new distribution facility in Merrillville, IN using state of the art technology while minimizing our carbon footprint. Our 400,000 square foot facility will serve as one of our global shipping hubs responsible for meeting the demand of our customers internationally.

As a Quality Engineer you'll maximize customer experience and loyalty by integrating quality principles throughout the product lifecycle. You'll drive process optimization, data analysis, structured problem-solving, complaint resolution, and quality training. You'll also lead audits and coach teams to continuously improve systems and processes. Key responsibilities include:

• Quality Planning: Contribute to quality planning using tools like FMEA, process capability analysis, control plans, DFx, product lifecycle planning, supplier qualification, and PPAPs.
• Reliability: Integrate reliability principles into specifications and test plans. Address human factors impacting quality, including ergonomics, corrective actions, and the change acceleration process.
• Quality Control: Develop and maintain quality control systems to ensure products meet or exceed customer requirements. Lead internal and external quality audits, manage supplier quality, and apply statistical methods for product and process control.
• Continuous Improvement: Solve quality issues using structured problem-solving with closed loop corrective and preventative actions. Apply metrology and statistical methods to improve quality, analyze inspection data, and generate actionable improvement reports.
• Collaboration: Work with Senior Quality Engineers to address problems and provide support.
• Training: Deliver quality training programs across functions.

What You Will Bring

• Required Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Required Experience: 2-4 years.
• Required Certifications: ASQ CQE or equivalent within 18 months of hiring.
• Preferred Certifications: ASQ CRE, CSQE, or CSSBB.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary and Total Rewards Program including parental leave.
• Generous vacation, sick days, holidays, and a volunteer day.
• 401K match and profit sharing.
• Air-conditioned work environment.
• Culture of accountability that values trust, working smarter, and teamwork.
• Advancement and development opportunities in Merrillville or at one of our other locations in Tinley Park, Orland Park, or Lockport IL.
• The expected annual base salary range for this role is $72,000 - $90,000. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Join us in making meaningful connections. Apply online to be part of the Panduit team. We're an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace for all.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Panduit will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future.

Work Shift
Day (United States of America)

Check out our new facility!

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