Quality Engineer

• ◆Lead investigation and resolution of product, process, supplier, and customer quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• ◆Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective action activities utilizing 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA, CAPA, and statistical analysis tools.
• ◆Drive continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing defects, scrap, rework, warranty claims, and overall cost of poor quality.
• ◆Develop and maintain quality documentation including control plans, inspection plans, PFMEAs, process flow diagrams, quality procedures, and work instructions.
• ◆Analyze quality performance metrics and present findings, trends, and recommendations to management.
• ◆Support supplier quality activities including supplier corrective actions, supplier audits, incoming material investigations, and supplier performance improvement initiatives.
• ◆Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to establish process controls, validation plans, first article requirements, and critical-to-quality characteristics.
• ◆Support engineering change implementation and new product introduction activities to ensure quality

are effectively incorporated into manufacturing processes.

• ✓Conduct internal process, product, and quality system audits to verify compliance with Quality Management System requirements.
• ✓Assist with customer complaint investigations and implementation of effective corrective actions.
• ✓Ensure compliance with applicable standards and certifications including ASME, UL, CSA, CRN and customer-specific requirements.
• ✓Provide technical guidance and quality expertise to cross-functional teams and production personnel.
• ✓Partner with the Quality Supervisor to ensure effective deployment of inspection plans, containment actions, and quality controls on the manufacturing floor.

· Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Quality Manager or Company management.

· Responsibility directly tied to Watts Value through Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Transparency, collaboration, and customer focus.

· Travel

10%

· Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related technical discipline.

· 3 years of Quality Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.

· Experience leading root cause investigations and corrective action programs.

· Strong knowledge of quality tools including PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, CAPA, and 8D methodologies.

· Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.

· Experience conducting internal audits and supporting external audits.

· Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.

· Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks, including drug screen, and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

· Experience with ASME Code products, pressure vessels, boilers, combustion systems, HVAC equipment, or related industrial manufacturing.

· Experience with UL, CSA, CRN, and other third-party certification requirements.

· Relevant certifications or Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

· Supplier Quality Engineering experience.

· Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and Engineering Change processes.

· Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems and quality management software.

· Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.

· Experience supporting automated data collection, test reporting, and quality performance monitoring systems.

· Experience developing enterprise-level Power BI dashboards and data models utilizing ERP, manufacturing, quality, and production data sources.