Quality Engineer - Manufacturing

About the role

The Quality Engineer is responsible for proactively ensuring the quality output of internal manufacturing processes and the quality levels for incoming purchased materials used in the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Provides Quality interface and expertise within Torrington Manufacturing and Product Engineering to pro-actively assure that product requirements are well developed, understood, and satisfied.
• Qualifies, controls, monitors, and continuously improves internal manufacturing processes using Lean Six Sigma tools as part of the FCE Value Stream Teams.
• Defines Process Qualification processes, required levels of process capability, and process controls to ensure that Cost of Quality goals are achieved.
• Drives Supplier Quality via conducting supplier surveys, on-site audits, and follow up audits, to qualify and assess supplier’s quality and manufacturing capabilities. Support the supplier qualification process, surveillance program and supplier development programs.
• Participates in the Design and Product Development Process as a representative of Manufacturing Quality to connect product Critical to Quality (CTQ) requirements with process requirements and ensuring successful execution of related Verification and Validation plans.
• Drives supplier actions to verify part and process quality at the supplier’s location to reduce the need for incoming inspection activities.
• Leads and participates in investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive action solutions as needed using Lean Six Sigma tools applied in an 8D framework.
• Supports the continuous improvement of FCE’s Quality Management System (QMS) processes and related documentation.
• Develops, executes and analyzes quality-reporting measures and periodically reports to management on quality issues, supplier performance, non-conformances, corrective actions, trends and losses, always with a plan included for resolution and/or improvement.
• Performs Internal Audits in accordance with ISO-9001 and internal requirements.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering or related engineering degree required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Quality Engineering required; Applicable Manufacturing Process Engineering experience with some level of Quality Engineering will be considered.
• Demonstrable knowledge/experience in:
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher; or demonstrated application of statistical concepts (e.g. Lean Six Sigma tool application or Reliability Engineering).
• Lean Six Sigma tools to manufacturing process qualification, control, root cause & corrective action, and continuous improvement. E.g. MSA, DoE, SPC, FMEA, 5 Whys, etc.
• Experience in one or more of the following manufacturing categories: assembly, welding and/or coating processes; metal forming or stamping processes; sheet metal fabrication; welded fabrications chemical reactor / refinery processes; and / or continuous or discrete component manufacturing from basic chemical constituents (e.g. alloy/oxide powders & solvents in a tape casting process).
• Knowledge of inspection methods and techniques.
• Experience utilizing standard mechanical, chemical and electrical measurement instruments and functional gauges.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and product requirements.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrable ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently.
• Cross functional team leadership skills.
• Excellent computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of ISO9001 quality systems, policies and procedures preferred.
• Experience with ERP and database system use preferred.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Must be able to work physically in the manufacturing plant or construction site, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety gloves, hard hats, safety shoes, etc., as designated
• Lifting up to 25 pounds, walking (standing) in/on a large manufacturing plant, on concrete flooring or uneven installation/construction site for extended periods of time
• Periodic bending, reaching - working with both hands and arms in full range of motion; and climbing ladders required to perform inspection of incoming, installed or manufactured parts
• Able to hear or be aware of audible danger alerts
• Able to remain on feet and move from area to area within a supplier shop or construction site
• Computer work for extended periods of time is also required
• Able to distinguish color
• Occasional Domestic and International Travel may be required: up to 15%
• Able to travel between Torrington and Danbury, CT locations regularly
• Able to obtain/maintain a valid passport and travel without restriction internationally is required.

Pay

The pay for this position ranges from $107,500 - $119,000.

Schedule

Not specified.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life/disability insurance, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, and generous paid leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FuelCell Energy is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and safe work environment for people of all backgrounds.