Quality Engineer III

<p><strong>We want more movers and shakers, dreamers and doers, thinkers and tinker-ers. We want more people who are excited by their work and passionate about their communities. We want people who are ready to Build Something Amazing.</strong></p> <p><em><strong>"At La-Z-Boy we're dedicated to home... because home is what really matters and what will always matter. At the end of even the longest days, home is where we find ourselves."</strong></em><strong><em><br /><a href="https://vimeo.com/230201741" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Watch the full experience here.</a> </em></strong></p>

Monroe, Michigan

La-Z-Boy Corporate

<p><strong>Not many companies can say that they are both a household brand and one of the most innovative organizations in their industry. La-Z-Boy can. Ninety years after our first recliner, we&rsquo;re still re-inventing the industry.</strong></p> <p><strong>We want more movers and shakers, dreamers and doers, thinkers and tinker-ers. We want more people who are excited by their work and passionate about their communities. Our people are what drives us forward. We want people who are ready to Build Something Amazing.</strong></p> https://www.la-z-boy.com/

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Full-Time

Competitive

Overview: Come join our team and help us Build Something Amazing.
Responsibilities: <p>&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Coordinate the development, implementation and consistency of process control tools/techniques across multiple manufacturing sites.<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Lead the Product &amp; Process Development activities.<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Lead problem solving efforts in areas such as Cost of Quality (COF), Product Failure, and Warranty reduction.<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Lead assist peers and managers in basic quality tools and their application<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Lead the product, process, and quality system audits.<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Projects as directed by supervisor</p> <p>SCOPE &amp; IMPACT: &nbsp;<br />Ensures that quality processes and procedures are documented and are being adhered to from design and development to manufacturing and delivery with the goal of shipping defect free products to customers. Responsible for monitoring internal and external concerns and quickly reacting to resolve them to minimize the impact to the customers and La-Z-Boy's expenditures and brand reputation.</p>
Requirements: <p>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: &nbsp;<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering or a technical discipline with 4-6 years of relevant work experience or equivalent<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Mid - Level Microsoft Office skills (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook).&nbsp;<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Strong organization, presentation and communication skills&nbsp;<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Experience applying PFMEA's, Control Plans, Work Instructions, Process Flow Diagrams, Capability Studies, Problem Solving/Decision Making methodologies, and Lean Manufacturing and Value Stream Mapping<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Experience with AQP/APQP &nbsp;<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Experience with a formal Quality Operating systems&nbsp;<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;ASQ CQE/CQA certification or equivalent<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Up to 30% travel</p> <p>PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: &nbsp;<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Six Sigma Green certification &nbsp;<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;ASQ CQE/CQA certification or equivalent<br /><br /></p> <p>SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None</p> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:&nbsp;<br />Often required to sit, repetitive hand motion (such as typing), hear, listen, talk, stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb stairs, crawl reach overhead push/pull and lift up to 30 pounds. Seldom required to Climb ladders, kneel, squat, crouch, balance or lift up over 50 pounds.</p> <p>CORE ATTRIBUTES:<br />Communicate Transparently<br />Lead the Team&nbsp;<br />Impact and Influence&nbsp;<br />Deliver Results<br />Coach and Develop&nbsp;</p> <p>At La-Z-Boy, we are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. We understand that our employees&rsquo; diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of upmost importance as we work together to Build Something Amazing.</p> <p>OTHER DUTIES: &nbsp;Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. &nbsp;Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.</p>