Associate Quality Engineer

Overview

Supports and promotes the overall product quality for a given product family (value stream) throughout the complete product lifecycle structured problem solving and continuous improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering data and supporting activities aimed at improving processes and reducing waste through continuous improvement efforts.
• Help document and communicate customer quality requirements to the value stream and ensure they are considered during daily operations.
• Support team members in making quality-related changes by preparing materials, attending meetings, and tracking follow-up actions.
• Monitor routine quality checks and assist in preparing summaries or reports to inform the team about product quality status.
• Identify and evaluate project risks and collaborate with team champions to remove roadblocks that may affect team progress.
• Help track and document findings from improvement and problem-solving efforts and share insights with relevant team members.
• Assist in presenting project updates to stakeholders.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/technical degree or equivalent experience.
• 6 Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
• Awareness of quality tools needed to drive improvement activities for complex product, process, or system issues.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively on cross-functional, global teams.
• Hands on problem solver.
• Experience with structured problem-solving using sound methodologies (e.g. Scientific method, 8D, DMAIC, A3 Thinking is a plus.
• Ability to make data-based decisions.
• Ability to present project updates.
• Ability to recognize larger picture beyond just detailed issues .
• Understand the complete value stream for assigned product families for both new product development and operations after product launch.
• Experience working in a lean office environment.
• Competitive salary starting at $70,000 with potential up to 15% higher based on experience and skills.
• Comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, Life and disability insurance, Paid time off.

About SRAM

SRAM LLC is one of the world's largest suppliers of components to the bike industry. Established in Chicago in 1987, SRAM continues to promote cycling through its products, its advocacy, and its employees who are dedicated to improving the cycling experience. Today, SRAM employs more than 5,000+ employees, in 20+ locations, across 10+ countries. SRAM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.