Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

The Senior Quality Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting the development, maintenance and improvement of Graco’s quality systems in conformance with ISO 9001 standards and helping to enhance compliance with statutory, regulatory, and customer requirements. The individual in this position will play a key role in facilitating internal and external audits, driving corrective action based on customer complaints, maintain and improve documented procedures and training to support the Quality Management System (QMS). Additionally, this position will drive continuous improvement and support a culture of quality through the company-wide systems and initiatives.

What You Will Do at Graco:

Quality Enablement:

• Assist in the maintenance of ISO 9001:2015 certification for multiple facilities
• Coordinate and facilitate internal and external audits, including those from Graco QMS, registrars and customers.
• Respond to any non-conformities or improvement opportunities from audit management, manage internal CAR closure, and manage Action items from Management Review meetings.
• Write, maintain and improve QMS documentation to align with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Create tools and procedures related to new and/or improved QMS processes.
• Provide guidance and training on ISO 9001:2015 on QMS topics such as standards conformance, new tools/processes, quality awareness, and corrective & preventative action.
   

QMS System:

• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the corporate QMS system and processes. Identify and improve the quality and efficiency of the QMS processes.
• Assist in improving and updating QMS workflows such as CARs, Stock Check / Ship Hold, New Product Development, etc.
• Conduct technical reviews to ensure that the Quality System remains in compliance with all applicable laws and standards, and that the system is as efficient and effective as required by applicable laws, standards, and regulations.

Continuous Improvement & Initiative Management

• Participate, and if necessary, organize and lead problem solving, data collection, process mapping, quality improvement activities and improved corrective action effectiveness
• Lead Quality System-related project activity as required; support communication of project goals, timelines, and updates across departments
• Drive regional and local quality initiatives in partnership with cross-functional teams

Required 5% travel.

What You Will Bring to Graco

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience working as a Quality Engineer and Quality Management System experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Effective oral and written communication skills with strong organizational abilities
• Excellent technical/statistical aptitude
• Critical thinking, problem solving, data analysis
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, D365)

Accelerators

• Global industrial manufacturing experience and knowledge
• 2+ years at organization certified to ISO 9001:2015
• ISO certified auditor
• Knowledge or experience with Six Sigma
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) by ASQ or SAE
• MBA or Master’s degree

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and unrestricted basis. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, E-3, O-1, L-1, or employment-based permanent residence sponsorship). Candidates working under temporary employment authorization, including F-1 OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, or similar programs, are not eligible for this position. 

At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco’s culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.

Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation.  If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and/or experience.  In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees.  Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role.  Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.