Quality/Lean Engineer

We are hiring a Quality/Lean Engineer to enhance the customer experience by providing solutions to chronic complex issues, and supporting Steelcase's Lean and Quality objectives

Who You Are:

As a Quality Lean Engineer, you will enhance the customer experience by providing solutions to chronic complex issues, supporting Steelcase Quality objectives, and serving as the customer advocate in the total Supply Chain. You will take the lead role in PD&L quality, designing, installing, and evaluating quality assurance systems, procedures, and statistical techniques; designing or specifying inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment. You will also provide distribution quality engineering leadership, lead cross-functional projects, and support Steelcase Lean Six Sigma objectives. The responsibilities of this position are spread across Steelcase Global sites and distribution centers in NA.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of strong understanding of quality engineering principles, practices, standards, and procedures in a Distribution Center Setting
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15-20% of the time.
• Demonstrated ability to make significant decisions to improve the customer experience.

• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Steelcase will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Strong interpersonal skills to interface with multiple functions within the company
• Project Management and product testing requirements, product development cycle, and special processes.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading cross-functional problem-solving projects using Q10 methodology.
• Strong understanding of process interfaces within order fulfillment.
• Experience working with software including Smartsheet, Windchill, Minitab, MS Excel, MS Office, and MS PowerPoint.
• Minimum (3-5 years) of experience in developing technical solutions for complex problems.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Enhance customer experience by identifying and resolving chronic complex issues.
• Lead quality efforts in product design and development, including installing and evaluating quality assurance systems, procedures, and statistical techniques.
• Design inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment to ensure product quality.
• Provide distribution quality engineering expertise, leading cross-functional projects to support Steelcase Lean Six Sigma objectives.
• Mentor and manage less experienced engineers and technicians, while managing tactical LEAN Sigma projects.

Wellbeing Means so Much More than Benefits, you may be interested in:

• Cell phone stipend monthly
• Employee assistance program, providing free counseling, financial resilience, and legal guidance
• Ongoing learning through LinkedIn Learning

Who We Are:

Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.

Why People Choose to Work with Us:

At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.

What Matters to Us:

More than qualifications, we're looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're always looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com.

Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years.

Steelcase is a MVAA- Silver Level Veteran-Friendly Employer. Steelcase recognizes the amazing experiences and skills that Veteran's possess. We encourage all Veterans and Veteran Spouses to apply.

Please see our Working at Steelcase Document for more detailed benefits and compensation information.

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