Quality Engineer III Franklin, WI 53132, USA Req #11836 Thursday, January 9, 2025 **Company Information** Headquartered in St. Augustine, FL, with offices and manufacturing facilities all around the globe, Amphenol CIT is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of high-performance wire, cable, and medical devices. We provide complete interconnect solutions to industries like Aerospace, Military & Defense Electronics, Space, Medical, Test & Measurement, and Industrial. Our talented team of employees worldwide helps bring movies to your seat on airplanes, deliver mission-critical information from drones to the command office, transfer heart rhythm to paper, route communications from space, connect power to downhill oil drills, and get planes back in the air faster. At Amphenol CIT, we make the amazing possible. Take the next step to become an integral part of our team by applying today and kickstart your journey with us. **SUMMARY** Under the general direction of the Quality and Compliance Manager, the Quality Engineer III is responsible for utilizing an advanced set of theory combined with practical application to maximize the overall quality of manufactured product with an area of focus involving overall customer experience **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS** + Utilize six sigma methodologies to improve the quality output of processes by identifying and removing the causes of defects and minimizing variability in manufacturing and business processes + Define, describe, and distinguish between various continuous improvement models, including Total Quality Management (TQM), six sigma, and theory of constraints + Lead development of product and process control methods, including review and approval of control plans and reviewing critical control points + Lead activities involved in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), including Product Part Approval Process (PPAP), by demonstrating a deep understanding of quality tools and tool use + Continuously review and improve the identification and application of elements of the corrective action process, including problem identification, failure analysis, root cause analysis, problem correction, recurrent control, and verification of effectiveness + Participate in the development of Quality Strategic Planning (QSP), Cost of Quality, Measuring Quality and other measurement activities to provide organization with stronger tools to analyze quality performance + Continuously review and improve the Identification and application of various preventive action tools, such as error-proofing/poka-yoke, and robust design, and analyze their effectiveness + Function as the lead quality engineering representative for specific customer accounts by supporting customer inquiries and complaints, leading customer audits, and supporting business reviews, where applicable + Manage data collection plans, including consideration of how the data will be collected, including check sheets, data coding techniques and automated data collection + Participate in ISO 9001, AS9100, and federal and civil regulatory activities as determined by Quality Management + Support manufacturing operations, including quality trending and data analysis, and oversee containment initiatives + Support data flow and identification on area continuous improvement boards + Support kaizen activity and related continuous improvement activities + Contributes to team effort in a collaborative and supportive manner + Maintain a clean, organized work environment and adhere to all safety standards, procedures, and regulations + Adhere to all factory safety procedures and guidelines * _Other duties as required in support of the department and the company*_ **SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES** This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities. **QUALIFICATIONS** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE** _Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on equivalent basis_ + Master'sdegree with 3+ years of relevant quality and manufacturing experience, or bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related field with 5+ year of relevant quality and manufacturing experience, or high school diploma and 9+ years of relevant quality and manufacturing experience **CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS** + Certified Six Sigma Green Belt + Certified Six Sigma Black Belt preferred **LANGUAGE SKILLS** + Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. + Proficient written and verbal communication skills. **JOB SKILLS** + Experience within the Aerospace Industry with exposure to AS9100 and FAA regulations preferred + Outstanding organizational skills and experience with managing multiple deadlines at once + Strong technical skills including the ability to read and understand technical drawings + Proficient in communicating information to individuals and groups in both written and presentation form + Minitab experience preferred + Strong desire to work in a team made up of a cross functional group of individuals + Self-starter that can work extended hours as required to satisfy customer deadlines + Proficient in MS Office + Knowledge of ERP systems, SAP preferred + Ability to be flexible and able to function comfortably in a fast paced, constantly changing, and ambiguous environment while maintaining a positive team environment + Reliable and flexible to work additional hours on short notice to complete orders and/or special projects to meet customer demands + Understanding and experience in Lean manufacturing environment preferred. Participate in continuous improvement projects and 5S related performance teams. **PHYSICAL DEMANDS** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. **WORK ENVIRONMENT** Carlisle Interconnect Technologies is a clean facility, housing different machinery, equipment, processes, and chemicals which produce potential hazards in the work environment such as: ergonomic, chemical, machine point of operation, and powered industrial vehicle traffic. These hazards are controlled through means of engineering controls, such as machine guarding, and administrative controls, such as safety policies and programs. In certain areas of the facility, employees are required to wear Personal Protective equipment such as Hearing Protection, Safety Glasses, Safety Toe Shoes, and hand protection. PER **SONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS** + ASTM F–2412–2005, ANSI Z41–1999, or ANSI Z41–1991 rated safety toe shoes in specific areas + Clear ANSI Z87.1 safety rated glasses in specific areas + Hearing protection, in specific locations + Ability to compile with JSA in specific areas **ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY** Carlisle Interconnect Technologies is dedicated to identifying and reducing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. It is our commitment to comply with all applicable laws and other regulatory requirements concerning the environment. We are committed to preventing pollution and continually improving our environmental performance in all our global operations. This will be achieved through a comprehensive Environmental Management System that provides the framework for setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets of Carlisle Interconnect Technologies. **EXPORT COMPLIANCE DISCLAIMER** This position includes access _or_ potential access to ITAR and/or EAR technical data. Therefore, candidates will need to qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, or a Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder). **TRAVEL** Minimal up to 20%. AMPHENOL CIT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS "AT-WILL." THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS. Amphenol CIT is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information regarding EEOC requirements please visit http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP\_EEO\_Supplement\_Final\_JRF\_QA\_508c.pdf Due to the nature of our business, the candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20). Amphenol CIT participates in the United States Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is a web-based employment eligibility verification system for newly hired employees operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Any candidate that needs an accommodation or assistance with the application process should contact HR at **recruiting-corp@carlisleit.com** **Other details** + Pay Type Salary + Franklin, WI 53132, USA <