Danfoss · 1 day ago
Lead Quality Engineer - Industrial Engineer
Van Wert, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expDanfoss is a company that engineers solutions to enhance machine productivity and reduce energy consumption. The Lead Quality Engineer plays a crucial role in driving operational and customer quality goals by leading continuous improvement initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality performance and prevent nonconforming products.
IndustrialManufacturingIndustrial EngineeringIndustrial ManufacturingProduct Design
No H1B
Responsibilities
Drive and support continuous improvement projects impacting key quality metrics (e.g., Customer DPPM, Product Audits) through data analytics aligned with Danfoss Quality System policies
Lead efforts to reduce Cost of Poor Quality (Scrap, Rework, Repair, Warranty) while ensuring prevention and recurrence control of suspect or nonconforming material or product
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Production Operations to develop Process FMEAs, Control Plans, Measurement System Analyses, and Process Capability methods
Lead structured team problem‑solving efforts such as Six Sigma, 8D, and Corrective/Preventive Actions to resolve issues and achieve quality KPI targets
Support risk mitigation activities across the value stream to proactively address potential quality issues
Strengthen supplier and customer relationships through effective communication and partnership
Provide leadership and direction for Quality Department personnel
Lead monthly quality performance reviews and provide detailed project status updates
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Minimum of five years of experience in a quality role within operations
Knowledge and experience with inspection and testing equipment
Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T, process control plans, PFMEA, routers, job instructions, standardized work, and statistical methods
Proficiency with AIAG Core Tools: PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC, and FMEA
Preferred
ASQ certification (CQE, CMQ/OE)
Six Sigma Green Belt certification
Certified internal auditor (IATF 16949 preferred)
Experience with 8D problem‑solving methods
Demonstrated continuous improvement experience within an ISO‑certified Quality Management System
Knowledge of fabrication, machining, and assembly processes
Experience with SAP (ERP system)
Benefits
Bonus system
Paid vacation
Retirement plan
Flexible working hours
Personal insurance
Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
State of the art virtual work environment
Employee Referral Program
Company
Danfoss
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Advanced Propulsion Centre UK
2018-08-14Grant
Leadership Team
Ricardo Schneider
CEO & President Danfoss Turbocor
Bryan Menezes
Global Business Development & Strategic Partnerships - Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives
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