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Legrand NA Quality Assurance Engineer in Concord, North Carolina
Position Description
At a Glance
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for aQuality Assurance Engineerto join theElectrical Wiring Systems Pass and Seymour Team in Concord, NC.The Quality Assurance Engineer will participate in continuous improvement activities, support suppliers, customers, and internal functions including Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test & Validation. This position will also establish and sustain the use of the quality system metrics and tools.
The Quality Assurance Engineer will ensure that all assigned duties are performed quickly, efficiently, and according to the established departmental and company policies, procedures, and goals. This position is expected to promote a positive work environment, demonstrate initiative, professionalism, personal awareness, integrity, and exercise confidentiality.
What Will You Do?
Collect and analyze quality data, identify problem areas, recommend solutions, and coordinate / facilitate corrective action to control costs and achieve established quality objectives for external failures, scrap, problem orders and related performance measures.
Perform root cause analysis and provide solutions to correct immediate quality related concerns as well as oversee implementation of long-term solutions.
Monitor and coordinate quality engineering functions including inspection, testing, repair, and auditing. Maintain required quality records and documentation to verify that all quality and manufacturing systems and processes meet or exceed industry standards and/or customer specifications.
Design and implement process improvements, including testing, and inspection.
Analyze engineering changes to determine impact to processes and tooling.
Develop capability studies, advanced product quality planning (APQP), process failure mode effect analysis (PFMEA), and statistical process controls (SPC).
Provide answers to technical questions from suppliers and determine the appropriate action to be taken.
Host and support Internal, Customer, Supplier and Third-Party Audits as required.
Analyze, audit, and report quality performance and trends for product and processes.
Provide input for quality requirements to Design and Manufacturing Engineering.
Provide evaluation and disposition of First Articles/ PPAP.
Create and update standard operating procedures and work instructions.
Display willingness to make decisions; Exhibit sound and accurate judgment; Support and explain reasoning for decisions; Include appropriate people in decision-making process; Make timely decisions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field of study.
2-5 years of related manufacturing experience with at least 2 years in the quality function
Experience working in problem solving/corrective-action/preventive-action.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Capable of multi-tasking and handling multiple priorities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Preferred Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, quality manufacturing engineering, electro-mechanical engineering, or other equivalent education.
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), preferred.
Product risk management – DFMEA/PFMEA.
Experience with implementing and maintaining a quality management system.
Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proficient in creating trend charts, pareto charts, and graphs.
Main Interface:
Internal – engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, customer support and product teams.
External – component suppliers, contract manufacturers, and customers.
Travel:
Ability to travel domestic and international on a limited basis.
Company Info
About Legrand
Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext ( Legrand SA EPA: LR ) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en
About Legrand North and Central America
Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting. We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers’ needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity. For more information, visit legrand.us
About Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems Division
Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world. Through commitment to innovation and quality, EWS maintains the position of industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices categories, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets. With this comprehensive offering, EWS serves a range of exciting vertical markets, including commercial office and commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments and residential. For more information, visit legrand.us/electrical wiring devices
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LocationUS-NC-Concord
Positions 1
Experience (Years) 2
Category Manufacturing