Global Quality Engineer II - Soft Goods
Global Quality Engineer II - Soft Goods
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$ 82400 - 105000
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Job Description
At YETI we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here youll have the opportunity to create exceptional meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together youll help our customers get the highquality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD.
The Global Quality Engineer for Bags & Luggage will primarily be responsible for managing supplier quality for a portion of YETIs manufacturing partners and will be capable of delivering results in a fastpaced and demanding growth environment. This role will primarily be focused on partnering with YETIs Design Teams Manufacturing Engineering and Global Sourcing to ensure YETIs manufacturing partners are qualified and capable to produce bags & luggage. More specifically this individuals activities will be focused on managing supplier qualification ensuring solid manufacturing capability and driving PPAP on new/revised products. Additionally this role will be responsible to facilitate problem solving and sustaining activities on existing products audit supplier processes for quality and conformance and drive continuous improvement activities related to product and process improvement. This role will serve as a bridge between new product development and manufacturing process approval and will be responsible for ensuring that YETIs manufacturing partners are capable of producing high quality goods on an ongoing basis. This role will also gather preshipment and ongoing warranty/reliability data leveraging LEAN tools and partnering with tier 1 and select tier 2 suppliers to drive continuous improvement ultimately serving at the primary contact to funnel requested changes into the YETI system and establish appropriate PPAP plans for product & process changes. This person will have a significant level of partnership and engagement with project management marketing product development manufacturing and suppliers. This individual will work as a core team member on the implementation of major product development projects. In addition the Global Quality Engineer will be responsible for developing and standardizing processes and tools to better facilitate supplier quality activities.
Responsibilities:
Drive supplier quality throughout YETIs suppliers by partnering to implement manufacturing processes capable of ensuring a high degree of product conformance through the implementation of sustainable processes and statistical process controls
Engage directly in all aspects of an APQPbased manufacturing and supplier quality program including development of PFMEAs Gage R&R Control Plans and Process Validation ultimately ensuring YETIs partners implement processes that drive a high degree of conformance and quality
Gather preshipment and warranty data related to specific YETI product families leverage LEAN tools to establish root cause solutions and drive continuous improvement
Analyze new supplier capability as part of the supplier selection process
Work with cross functional teams and incorporate Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) in major product development projects and product changes; focusing specifically on process controls including PFMEAs Control Plans CAPA Process capability and Continuous Improvement Partner with YETIs suppliers to funnel required or requested changes through the change management process
Drive continuous improvement by creating maintaining and implementing quality documentation such as SOPs SIPs workflows standards libraries manuals etc.
Analyze statistical data to determine requirements and establish quality and reliability objectives
Conduct regular audits of supplier processes to drive product & process conformance
Enthusiastically collaborate and drive a culture of quality reliability and continuous improvement throughout the organization
Qualifications and Attributes
Bachelors degree in engineering textile engineering industrial design or equivalent experience is preferred
At least 5 years of experience working in the soft good industry preferably bags packs or outdoor gear
Previous experience within a global fullservice supply chain model
Past handson experience and knowledge of traditional quality tools APQP DFx FMEA DOE GR&R and PPAP
Experience effectively utilizing statistical methods and statistical analysis tools Knowledge and experience with a broad array of manufacturing methods materials and tooling typically utilized in YETIs soft good products including processes such as cut and sew RF welding injection molding and materials such as woven and knit fabrics nonwovens laminated textiles adhesives metal components plastic hardware dyeing and printing techniques.
Good vision and measured color perception
Ability to solve problems perform risk analysis make quality and timely decisions
Ability to work independently while leading and influencing cross functional teams and being a team player
Additional computer skills preferred: PLM SharePoint Tableau Adobe Illustrator SolidWorks or other CAD software
This position is based in Denver Colorado
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Benefits & Perks:
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YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our commitment to creating a diverse equitable and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our employees. We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD. Find out more about our commitment to DE&I at yeti/esg.html.
All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individuals race color sex gender identity gender expression religion age national origin or ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition family care status marital status sexual orientation genetic information military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local laws.
Pay Range:
$82400.00 $105000.00 Annual USDEmployee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications experience skill level competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city county and state requirements.
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