Job Description

YOUR ROLE:

• Read and interpret moderate to complex part drawings
• Perform quality system and process audits, document findings and report
• Perform dimensional analysis on component parts and/or assemblies
• Perform and evaluate process capability/process data studies using Minitab
• Develop data collection methodology with Quality Engineer
• Use precision measurement devices to perform dimensional inspection on components
• Perform and evaluate measurement system uncertainty
• Utilize Blue Yonder to create inspection lots, locate, block, release, and move product as needed
• Develop simple functional Go/NO go gauging and gauge layouts
• Perform process parameter audits against established standards, setup sheets, control plans, preventative maintenance schedules etc.
• Create and update quality documentation as needed within production part approval process and engineering change release with quality engineer
• Able to make decisions on product quality and disposition
• Perform product audits as needed utilizing Blue Yonder
• Develop inspection plans and gauging as needed under direction of the QE/Supervisor
• Review gauging criteria on new product and develop appropriate gauging methods with quality engineer/supervisor
• Create and update gauge boxes, gauge banks as needed with quality engineer
• Provide guidance on cosmetics, gauging, standard work and other quality related topics to production inspectors, auditors, and other associates as needed
• Perform material review and analysis on customer return material as needed
• Generate and track area metric reports utilizing developed templates utilizing various programs such as MES
• Collect and analyze first pass yield data
• Work with production, engineers, quality team, and Fiberon management to resolve quality issues
• Make product dispositions, respond to and communicate daily on quality issues
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or GED is required
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• American Society of Quality Certification as Certified Quality Improvement Associate, Certified Quality Technician and/or other Quality designation is desired
• Ability to use measuring instruments and gauges accurately
• Ability to read and understand procedures, work instructions, engineering drawings, and other process documentation
• Prior experience with Minitab and MES is preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office is preferred
• Must work well within a team environment to problem solve and troubleshoot
• Ability to prioritize work, lead improvement initiatives and problem resolution
• Must have a customer focused attitude when services are requested
• The minimum ability to lift 40 pounds

Additional Information

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. To support our efforts, we invite you to voluntarily share your gender, ethnicity, and veteran status. This information is confidential and helps us ensure an inclusive hiring process and improve our diversity initiatives.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.