Advanced Quality Engineer - Ditch Witch

Who Are We?     

At Ditch Witch in Perry, Oklahoma we pride ourselves on being the leading manufacturer in the underground pipe and cable market. Our plant in Perry stands out because it's a place for people to learn and thrive. We enjoy coming to work because our plant is our community, we see our teammates not only as co-workers but as neighbors and family members. All of our locations build the intricate network of machinery that contributes to The Toro Company. We contribute to building communities, cities, and the world.  We invite you to apply and join a team of highly skilled, and highly passionate people. 

Major Function
Develop, implement, maintain and improve the quality of new product by proactively planning and deploying tools necessary to launch high quality products.  Position is responsible to work with product development teams, suppliers, and manufacturing to develop comprehensive advanced quality plans (AQP) on new and existing products. Advanced Quality Plans consist of identifying key components, assemblies and characteristics, evaluating processes and their capabilities; identify risks (Risk Assessment-FMEA’s), deploying corrective actions and validating products prior to their release for distribution.

What Will You Do?

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:  

• Participate in the overall development & deployment of new product advanced quality plans, processes, procedures and systems for the Toro Company.

• Participate in product team meetings and provide input to insure that the quality planning process is followed during the development of new products and maintenance of existing products.

• Facilitate Machine Risk Assessments with the product development teams to identify key components, suppliers, assemblies, and historical product risks.

• Investigate and perform other necessary activities to qualify key product and process capabilities and/or report on potential or known risks associated with key components, assemblies, and suppliers.

• Develop working relationships with manufacturing and appropriate suppliers to develop, implement, and audit comprehensive quality plans for components, products, and services to insure they meet the requirements of Toro and its customers.

• Report on the advanced quality planning process, through process monitoring, validation, data analysis, and use of advanced quality plans.

• Lead and participate in corrective actions, preventive actions, and continuous improvement activities; including identification, documenting, tracking, and completion of required activities that may be assigned by product development teams.

• Provide and maintain quality reports, records and plans for the supported product lines, teams, and other associated quality activities.

Note: The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

What Do You Need?  

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:  

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (such as Quality, Mechanical or Industrial) preferred; or bachelor's degree in related field with progressive experience in quality roles working with suppliers.

• Experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and/or project management in a manufacturing plant setting is required.

• ASQ or AIAG Certifications in the areas of Advanced Quality Engineering, Quality Auditing, or Six Sigma is preferred

• One to three years of experience in the areas of advanced quality planning, auditing, statistical process control, production part approval process, failure mode effect analysis and/or reliability and experience with manufacturing process controls.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills required

• Capacity to work independently within a team-oriented, collaborative environment

• Ability to work closely with internal and external resources at all levels in the areas of quality planning, risk analysis, corrective action and continuous improvement

• Proven analytical problem-solving experience

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks/deadlines efficiently

• Must be skilled in the use of personal computers with experience in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, CreoView, Windchill and SAP systems

• Able and willing to travel (up to 15%)

What Can We Give You?  

At Ditch Witch, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits – Ditch Witch offers employees at our Perry, OK location a variety of perks, including:  

Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, office-plant blended environment. 

Wellness - In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health, financial health, and other types of resources to every full-time employee. 

Growth Opportunities – TTC prides itself on giving our employees the chance to grow their careers. Tuition reimbursement, opportunities to move into new areas of interest, and promotion opportunities are a few examples.  

Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the Even app. 

A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between​$65,560/yr. - $73,755/yr.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  

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