Sr. Quality Engineer Corporate

Sr. Quality Engineer

Please note: You must be fully authorized to work in the US without ANY current or future sponsorship needs. We will not be able to support H1B OPT EAD T1 or other similar work situations.

Who We Are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees customers suppliers shareholders and communities are building better together a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities Atkore is a leading provider of electrical safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are currently searching for a Sr. Quality Engineer to be based out of our global headquarters in Harvey IL just 30 miles south of downtown Chicago. The Sr. Quality Engineer will be responsible for supporting Quality Assurance within Atkore including ISO requirements & compliance and supplier quality programs. This person will report directly to the Vice President of Strategic Sourcing.

What Youll Do:

• Manage supplier quality resolution and reporting for Atkore. Report status and work to drive improvements in supply quality via the Atkore Business System and lead supply quality issues to resolution.
• Effectively communicate supplier quality and supplierdevelopment status to internal Atkore customers.
• Ensure clarity and consistency of the ISO requirements across all Atkore facilities.
• Conduct internal audits at all Atkore facilities to ensure ISO compliance.
• Support and lead Quality Assurance to meet the demands of customer-driven quality improvements and the expanding needs of a growing company.
• Investigate customer complaints by working closely with suppliers to identify root causes implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Support and provide leadership for the Supplier Quality program across Atkore.
• Perform Quality systems audits of suppliers as needed.
• Support local facilities with ISO/UL accreditation and renewal audits.
• Partner with Sourcing to qualify and develop new suppliers improving quality mitigating supply chain risk and driving cost savings and profitability
• Support plant cost reductions and process improvement projects through various Quality tools such as FMEA process capability Gage R&R SPC pareto analysis and other six sigma/lean tools.
• Write protocols and perform validations of new/improved materials and processes by leading and tracking supplier validation and supplier development.
• Continuously improve Quality Assurance capabilities and effectiveness by setting and achieving specified goals/metrics.
• Travel up to 25% of the time may be required

What You Bring:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering Quality or related field required.
• At least 5 years experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment; tube mill and/or metallurgical experience is a plus.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt (preferred).
• Lead Auditor certification preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001: 2015 preferred.
• Knowledge of inspection control methods techniques and documentation.
• Experience and knowledge of lean manufacturing practices preferred.
• Experience in root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques preferred.
• Knowledge of statistical theory and principles SPC and tools.
• Interpersonal skills suitable for interfacing with various levels of the organization.

Within 3 Months Youll:

• Complete your new hire Immersion so that you are ready to rock in your new role.
• Have developed relationships with the key stakeholders for this role.

Within 6 Months Youll:

• Coordinate ISO plant site audits.
• Lead supplier quality reviews.
• Facilitate supplier quality status and reporting.
• Initiate corrective actions to create value and mitigate risk in the supply chain.

Within 12 Months Youll:

• Drive meaningful improvements for Atkore customers (internal and external) via the Atkore Business System and its tools.
• Show demonstrable leadership of supply chain quality including supply selections supplier validations supplier development and supply quality monitoring.
• Lead teams to drive improvements to internal and external supplier quality via targeting breakthrough results.

Atkore is a six-time Great Place to Work certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! Were committed to creating an engaged aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission strategic priorities and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

As of the date of this posting a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $92720 - $127490. Placement in the range depends on several factors including but not limited to specific competencies relevant education qualifications certifications relevant experience skills seniority performance shift travel requirements and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include but not limited to overtime shift differentials bonuses commissions stock and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical vision and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal state or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

Required Experience:

Senior IC