Quality Engineer
Fortune Brands Innovations · Butler, IN
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 21 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Fortune Brands Innovations (industrial) in Butler, IN. A successful Plant Quality Engineer will have.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Value stream mapping, Root cause, SPC, FMEA
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About the role
The Quality Engineer coordinates resources to support manufacturing operations, leads quality and cost-improvement projects, and supports new product launches. This role drives quality improvements across the entire value stream, from vendors to the end customer.
Team Leadership & Communication
- •Coach and develop Quality Technicians, Monitors, Analysts, and Group Leads.
- •Lead daily communications during Operations Huddle Board meetings.
- •Deliver timely updates across all appropriate plant functions.
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Problem Solving & Quality Improvement
- •Drive problem-solving efforts using containment, root cause analysis, and CAPA / 8D methodologies.
- •Execute improvement projects leveraging PDCA, Six Sigma, and data-driven priorities (WAR teams).
- •Implement permanent corrections to eliminate process and product failures.
- •Translate feedback from the customer, process, and business into actionable plant improvements.
Process Control & Safety
- •Audit manufacturing steps against standardized work, Process FMEAs, and Control Plans to fix gaps.
- •Collaborate cross-functionally with customers, purchasing, suppliers, engineering, and operations.
- •Investigate incidents and support facility-wide plant metrics.
- •Prioritize safety by immediately addressing safety or ergonomic issues with a "safety first" attitude.
A successful Plant Quality Engineer will have
- •Education: 4-year degree from an accredited university (Quality or Engineering preferred).
- •Experience: 5+ years of quality engineering experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- •Leadership: Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams; supervisory experience is preferred.
- •Technical Skills: Core competency in Root Cause Analysis, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, and Control Plans.
- •Methodologies: Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.