QEHS Engineer

Quality & EHS Engineer

Littelfuse is one of America's Best Mid-Sized Companies (Forbes) and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois (Best Companies Group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Littelfuse is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. We have more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more… we produce billions of electronic components that help our customers empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, Littelfuse had net sales of $2.1 billion.

We are seeking a Quality & EHS Engineer to ensure the implementation and compliance of our Quality Assurance processes in alignment with ISO standards, contract specifications, and the company's Quality Management System. This role will be responsible for analyzing and reporting returned parts from customers, investigating complaints, and overseeing the outgoing quality inspection process.

About the Job:

• Develop and manage the Company’s QEHS Management System.
• Conduct RMA processing, failure analysis, and prepare 4D and 8D reports.
• Represent the company in customer complaint resolution meetings.
• Investigate and report on customer complaints, including warranty claims.
• Oversee Quality Assurance inspections and Certificate of Conformance processes.
• Implement and review new and updated process instructions.
• Conduct internal audits to ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, and ISO50001 standards.
• Create and maintain process risk assessments.

About You:

• Degree or background in any Engineering discipline.
• 2+ years’ experience in QEHS, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to question processes and suggest improvements.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies and operating systems, including SPC, root cause analysis, Design of Experiments (DoE), FMEA, MSA, Quality Plans, Control Plans, and A3 problem solving.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and third-angle projection.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in improving performance metrics.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with MRP systems such as JDE or SAP.

Beneficial Skills:

• Proven experience and knowledge of auditing to ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, and ISO50001 standards.
• Understanding of electrical circuits or electrical qualification.

Littelfuse strives to empower associate growth and development in a culture of ongoing collaboration and respect for diverse global perspectives and expertise.

Our Core Values – Respect, Customer Focus, Agility, Collaboration – support us in our mission to improve the safety, reliability, and performance of our customers’ products that use electrical energy.

We are an equal-opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference – everywhere, every day.

We offer a variety of benefits, competitive salary, bonuses, flexible working hours, remote working as well as development opportunities like internal Lean Six Sigma Certification.