QA LAB TEST ENGINEER

At Weber, grilling is a passion that’s reflected in everything we do. Our goal is to share this passion and spark inspiration with the people who matter most – our grilling community. Weber has been the world’s premiere manufacturer of charcoal and gas grills and accessories since 1952. If you have the desire to work for a company that is recognized for exceptional quality products and high customer satisfaction, employment with Weber may be right for you. We provide a friendly working atmosphere with an environment of growth and opportunity through innovation, pride, and excellence.

Weber is committed to inclusive, equitable and diverse Hiring practices. Our goal is to create a workforce which resembles the diverse rich communities we live, play, and support every day. 

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How will you impact the team-

At Weber, we are developing the next generation of grills, smokers, griddles, and accessories. In this lab, we support the testing of new and existing products and components. The Quality Assurance lab is growing into new frontiers of support for the Weber business.  Growth areas include RoHS & REACH testing, Competitive Products, Software Validation & Regression Testing, and Marketing Demonstrations. 

You will find yourself collaborating with Production, Quality, and R&D teams as you ensure compliance to all quality requirements. We have high expectations on your attention to detail and process consistency.

What will you do-

The QA Lab team is made up of individuals that work together and independently to complete work orders with minimal supervision.  Together the lab technicians and engineers maintain the lab facilities and processes while continually improving our capability and efficiency.  They actively coordinate and work with Production Supervisors, Quality Manager and Quality Technicians to ensure compliance to all quality requirements. 

Tests will be conducted indoors and outdoors on units that use gas, charcoal, wood pellets and electricity for fuel.  You will plan tests: including the test procedure, data to be collected, acquisition methods and equipment.  During the tests you will collect and document sample conditions and test data.  After each test, you will report the results, conclusions, and recommendations to the product teams.   

       Essential Functions:

• Conduct physical, thermal, or performance tests on components and grills, as required.

• Conduct compliance testing on grills, as required.

• Conduct or supervise software testing on grills and devices, as required.

• Create, develop, and improve testing and validation methods to align with new product innovation.

• Coordinate company wide calibration activities.

• Execute dimensional layout, PPAP, & In-process inspection as required.

• Perform scheduled/routine upkeep on lab & lab equipment.

• Able to maintain resources and conditions for 1 area of the lab.

• Document and provide timely feedback back after completion of inspection work orders.

• May create solutions to problems found during testing.

• Create and present test results effectively.  Make conclusions and recommendations to project teams.

• Root cause analysis & corrective action reporting

• Create RFQ’s and business case for new test equipment.

• Develop & revise Work Instructions, Procedures, Control Plans, or other documents as required.

• Mentor and train Quality Technicians/ Inspectors.

• Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the Quality Management system (ISO)

• Apply lean six sigma, 5S, and other methods to deliver consistent incremental improvements to test and lab processes.  Leading 3-4 improvement projects annually.

• Education/Work Experience Expectations:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.

• Ability to read & interpret engineering drawings

• Well versed in various measurement and test instruments

• Ability to write CMM programs from prints and CAD is a plus

• Detail oriented with good analytic skills with common sense approach to problem solving.

• Strong written & verbal communication skills with good understanding of math.

• Ability to objectively review quality data.

• Ability to work in a highly dynamic and team-oriented work environment.

• Work independently with minimal daily supervision.

• Proficient in MS Office

• Why you’d love to join the Weber family -

• Medical, Dental and Vision Package

• 401K

• Paid Holidays

• Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Weber employee purchase program

• Much more

Weber-Stephen Products LLC is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.