Sr Quality Engineer

About the Company

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics, and many other industries. Wieland’s culture is built on core values: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, and respect.

About the Role

The Sr. Quality Engineer will improve production processes and the quality of copper and stainless steel-alloy strips. This fully on-site role is located in Waterbury, CT, with 15-25% occasional travel to other locations.

Base Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year. Eligibility for a variable compensation plan bonus based on company performance may apply.

Responsibilities

• Implement the company’s quality policy and procedures for laboratory personnel using the Quality Management System.
• Accept or reject base stock material based on conformity to purchasing specifications.
• Change processing routers as needed to accommodate available resources.
• Authorize rework of non-conforming material to meet customer specifications.
• Reject non-conforming material on the shop floor and initiate remakes.
• Authorize material returns from customers.
• Adhere to Wieland’s Safety Culture.
• Develop quality steps for new and existing products.
• Assist with management of the ISO 9000 quality system and serve as an internal auditor.
• Perform internal and process audits as required by ISO 9001 certification.
• Organize and manage management review meetings for the quality management system.
• Assist in all quality audit functions for customers and outside surveillance audits.
• Review mechanical properties of processed material to meet customer specifications and adjust processing as needed.
• Evaluate non-conformance of in-process material and determine disposition (rework, reject, or remake).
• Support Sales and Technical Service with customer expectations, including dimensional layouts, capability studies, and root cause investigations.
• Evaluate customer complaints and rejections, determining disposition of returned material.
• Assist with administering the calibration system.
• Support manufacturing with procedures, processing, and material issues.
• Conduct experiments to develop processing parameters for new items or alloys and evaluate causes of non-conformance.
• Monitor and track process variables for Continuous Improvement of mechanical properties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering or science (preferred).
• 4-7 years’ experience in a quality engineering role or equivalent work experience.
• Familiarity with ASTM standards for copper and stainless steel, and ability to interpret them.
• Experience with SAP ERP system (preferred).
• Experience in metals processing for copper-base and stainless-steel alloys (preferred).
• Understanding of metals processing equipment such as rolling mills, annealing furnaces, leveling lines, and slitting equipment (preferred).
• Ability to understand metallurgical properties within various metal systems.
• Knowledgeable in ISO 9001 and TS 16949 standards (internal auditor certification preferred).
• Effective root cause analysis skills.
• Familiarity with SPC, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, and Quality Improvement Techniques.
• Certified Six Sigma – minimum Yellow Belt (preferred).
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Basic understanding of electroplating of metal strip products (preferred).
• Ability to work in a manufacturing facility with a laboratory environment.
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance starting on Day 1.
• Retirement savings with 401(k) contribution + match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Growth opportunities with over 9,000 employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America.
• Wellness programs with healthcare premium discounts and HSA employer contributions.
• Commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly solutions.