Quality Engineer at Global Power Components

Date: 3 hours ago
City: Milwaukee, WI
Contract type: Full time
Global Power Components is a privately held, growing manufacturer of UL steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and modular metal enclosures for housing fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment.

As a result of continued growth, we are looking for a motivated Quality Engineer to join our growing team.

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure product and process quality in our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality systems, root cause analysis, and lean manufacturing principles, with a passion for solving problems and improving performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support Quality improvement projects across manufacturing processes to reduce internal defects, supplier defects, customer quality escapes, and enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for internal and external quality issues.
  • Develop and maintain quality documentation, including control plans, inspection instructions, and standard operating procedures.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Engineering, Supply Chain) to ensure quality standards are met throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Perform data analysis on quality metrics and present findings to management with actionable recommendations.
  • Support internal and external audits, including ISO 9001 or other relevant standards as needed
  • Monitor and improve supplier quality performance through audits and corrective actions as needed
  • Train and mentor production staff on quality standards, tools and best practices.
  • Travel between 3 sites within a commuting distance of 5 miles.

Qualifications

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality improvement role.
  • Strong knowledge of quality tools such as APQP, FMEA, CTQ, SPC, 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, Pareto, and control charts.
  • Experience with ISO 9001, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.
  • Experience in Sheet Metal Fabrication, Welding, Paint and Electrical/Mechanical Assembly processes is a plus.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools (MS Excel, Minitab, or similar); Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Epicor) and SharePoint is a plus.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
  • Certification (CQE, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt) is a plus.
  • Fluent in English, additional languages like Spanish an advantage

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact on product quality and customer satisfaction

Working Conditions:

  • Work is performed in a manufacturing/office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment
  • Why Join Us? 
  • Global Power Components is a fast-paced, growth-oriented company where innovation and quality are core values. We offer opportunities for professional development, continuing education, and meaningful contributions to product and process excellence. Our work directly supports the infrastructure of hyperscale data centers, making quality and reliability essential. 

Employees are required to take, and pass, a pre-employment drug screen and physical upon acceptance of a job offer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Global Power Components is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Global Power Components is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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