Quality Engineer I

Humanscale is the premier designer and manufacturer of ergonomic products that improve health and comfort at work. We have a focus on sustainability with over 70% of our products currently certified as having a Net Positive impact on the environment.  Our award-winning office products – seating, sit/stand desks, technology support and lighting – have led the industry in performance and simplicity for over 40 years.

The Quality Engineer I will apply engineering knowledge, problem solving skills and ingenuity to resolve quality issues for all Humanscale Products. They will also drive continuous improvement for product and process performance.

• →Customer Focus and Continuous Improvement
• →Directly responsible for ensuring all quality standards for products are met prior to shipment to customer
• →Investigates, conducts tests or experiments, gathers data, and performs preliminary analysis for product performance issues.
• →Conducts root cause investigation and is responsible for driving the implementation of corrective action and preventive measures
• →Directly responsible for customer complaint reduction to assigned Humanscale Product line
• →Initiates, leads and participates in continuous improvement projects
• →Operations
  • →Works with experienced QEs to disposition non-conforming material
  • →Oversees efforts and works with production, inventory control and inspection teams to quarantine/segregate parts when nonconformance is identified
  • →Directs workers engaged in measuring, testing products and tabulating data concerning test set up and procedure to follow
  • →When sort/rework of nonconforming material is required, provides technical support as required
  • →Participates in Lean activities including Kaizen events and 6S audits
• →Quality Systems
  • →Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation, utilizing knowledge in mechanical and electrical engineering fields
  • →Devises sampling procedures and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data

Contributes to the compilation/updating of training material, SOP’s, and QC Criteria as required

• B.S. degree or equivalent in a mechanical or electrical engineering discipline
• 0-2 years of experience in Quality Engineering (in an ISO certified manufacturing environment preferred)
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Solid communication skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Excellent interpersonal skills to lead cross-functional teams and drive projects to successful closure.  
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a team environment

• Sitting 70% - Walking/Standing 30%
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Long periods of close work on computer screen
• Interpret, analyze, research and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Climate controlled office space
• Onsite 5 days a week
• Use of hands to operate tools, install, adjust and attach parts
• Understanding and working with machines & mechanical systems
• Knowledge and ability to use computers & related technology efficiently
• The worker is required to have visual acuity, which is essential for tasks that require attention to detail, such as operating machinery or performing quality control

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline. Humanscale considers other factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market location and business considerations when extending an offer.