Pentair-posted 4 months ago
$61,200 - $113,600/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Hanover Park, IL
5,001-10,000 employees
Machinery Manufacturing

At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, inspiring people to move, improve and enjoy life's essential resources for happier, healthier lives. From our residential and commercial water solutions to industrial water management and everything in between, our 9,750 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world. We have an opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join our Hanover Park, IL team. You will report to the site Quality Manager and will aid in providing leadership for the Quality team in the resolution of problems and continuous improvement of product, processes, and the Quality management system. The Quality Engineer will aid in the development and implementation of systems and processes that promote the prevention of internal and external failures, and will assure compliance to internal, customer, and third-party regulatory standards and requirements. The Quality Engineer will ensure manufacturing processes are capable of meeting requirements, as well as define process steps to maintain the company and plant quality system.

  • Implement and manage effective process and product controls to ensure first time product quality.
  • Resolve daily in-process quality issues for assigned value streams.
  • Evaluate and monitor raw material, in-process, and finished good components against customer and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead investigation and resolution for internal nonconformances, customer product quality complaints, and supplier quality concerns using disciplined problem-solving techniques (8D, DMAIC, etc.).
  • Facilitate and manage continuous improvement teams to improve safety and drive down cost of quality metrics (DPPM, scrap, cost of poor quality, etc.).
  • Capture and maintain Quality scorecard metrics and recommend improvements with the goal of transitioning the organization from a reactive to a proactive culture.
  • Develop and lead internal product/process quality audit system, including closing out audit findings and reporting results to upper management.
  • Design systems for recording and analyzing product quality levels and interpret and report trends and improvement plans as part of the Quality Operating System.
  • Utilize statistical data to identify and resolve safety and quality problems, and lead initiatives that focus on problem prevention and variance reduction.
  • Create, modify, and implement sampling plans, quality standards, and process control instructions.
  • Review and establish PPAP requirements for product/process changes and new product development.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, or related field.
  • 3+ years Quality Engineering experience.
  • Lean manufacturing experience required.
  • Proven success in utilizing formal problem resolution tools (8D, DMAIC, etc.).
  • Experienced in utilization of Excel and Minitab (or equivalent) for data manipulation and analysis.
  • Working background in ISO9001, with auditor experience.
  • Have experience in utilizing the AIAG core requirements (PPAP, APQP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC; highly preferred).
  • Self-directed with outstanding troubleshooting and problem resolution skills.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong collaboration and team facilitation skills.
  • Strong 'customer first' mindset.
  • Be a positive team player who drives accountability and is dedicated to respectful collaboration.
  • Strong work ethic and a commitment to honest and ethical business practices when dealing with internal and external partners.
  • ASQ certification.
  • Experience in a fast-paced, high volume manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Health benefits
  • Generous 401(k)
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Accident insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Caregiver leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance
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