Quality Engineer

Sonnax Transmission Company
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities
Develop, document, and maintain quality control standards and ongoing quality objectives; create and implement inspection criteria, inspection masters, and procedures.
Collaborate with Quality and cross-functional team members to support new product development, supplier quality initiatives, quality projects, and continuous improvement activities.
Engage early in product planning and development to identify manufacturability risks and project-related Quality risks to ensure product performance.
Apply structured problem-solving methods, including root cause analysis and corrective action, to product investigations such as customer complaints and feedback.
Conduct technical reviews and analysis of deviations, performance metrics, and nonconforming or anomalous conditions.
Identify systemic quality issues and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
Support on-site and remote assessments of Sonnax suppliers; collaborate with suppliers to improve Quality systems, delivery performance, and continuous improvement plans.
Analyze performance data, identify trends, and initiate improvement actions for key Quality metrics.
Interface with internal stakeholders and supplier partners to support procurement of materials, products, and services that meet Quality and customer requirements.
Provide daily technical support to inspection and testing personnel to ensure accuracy, consistency, and technical integrity of Quality activities.
Key Internal Partners
Inventory Control Management – Collaborate on customer returns, quality holds, and product disposition or return to inventory.
Engineering Management – Provide input on new product inspection criteria; collaborate on MRB activities and corrective action investigations.
Purchasing Management – Coordinate receipt inspection sequencing to meet customer requirements; collaborate on supplier quality performance.
Sales Management – Support customer returns and feedback resolution.
Manufacturing Management – Assist with inspection-related concerns and collaborate on customer feedback as it relates to manufacturing processes.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent, with five (5) or more years of experience in engineering, process methods, inspection, and/or Quality Control; experience in precision metal fabrication preferred.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Six Sigma methodologies; certification is a plus.
Proficient knowledge of GD&T.
Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
ASQ certification or formal Quality training preferred.
Familiarity with Quality Management Systems, including ISO 9001, preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Physical Demands:
Ability to wear required PPE for area, including safety glasses and steel toed shoes.
Ability to lift 40 lbs.
Pay Range:
65,600.00 - 98,400.00
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.