Quality Engineer - Manufacturing

About the role

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Quality Engineer to join our fast-paced, dynamic team and support FCE's business plan by effectively and proactively ensuring the highest possible quality levels of our power plant products.

Responsibilities

• Proactively ensure the quality output of internal manufacturing processes and the quality levels for incoming purchased materials used in the manufacturing process
• Provide Quality interface and expertise within Torrington Manufacturing and Product Engineering to pro-actively assure that product requirements are well developed, understood, and satisfied
• Qualify, control, monitor, and continuously improve internal manufacturing processes using Lean Six Sigma tools as part of the FCE Value Stream Teams
• Define Process Qualification processes, required levels of process capability, and process controls to ensure that Cost of Quality goals are achieved
• Drive 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
• Participate 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
• Drive supplier actions to verify part and process quality at the supplier's location to reduce the need for incoming inspection activities
• Lead and participate in investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive action solutions as needed using Lean Six Sigma tools applied in an 8D framework
• Support the continuous improvement of FCE's Quality Management System (QMS) processes and related documentation
• Develop, execute and analyze quality-reporting measures and periodically report to management on quality issues, supplier performance, non-conformances, corrective actions, trends and losses, always with a plan included for resolution and/or improvement
• Provide statistical expertise to the Value Stream Team to ensure actions and decisions are based on the most statistically significant information possible
• Perform Internal Audits in accordance with ISO-9001 and internal requirements
• Other tasks as assigned
• Occasional Domestic and International Travel may be required up to 15%

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
• Well versed in quality engineering processes such as quality planning, process and product qualification, development, integration, monitoring, auditing, corrective/preventative action, and continuous improvement
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization as a cross-functional team member
• 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). Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
• Demonstrated use of 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

• 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
• Ability to hear or be aware of audible danger alerts
• Ability 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
• Ability to distinguish color
• Able to travel between Torrington and Danbury, CT locations regularly
• Ability 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life/disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Generous paid leave