Quality Engineer, Operations

Belimo • Danbury, CT

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About The Position

The Quality Engineer leads and supports process quality, root cause analysis, statistical process control, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 compliance, auditing, and continuous improvement. The role works cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Management, Maintenance, and other Quality functions. Using data-driven problem solving and risk-based thinking, the Quality Engineer improves product quality, strengthens process capability, maintains compliance, and prevents quality-related disruptions. The position is part of the Americas Quality Department, reports to the Quality Manager, Operations, and is responsible for agreed-upon goals, objectives, and performance expectations.

The role supports product and manufacturing quality investigations and corrective actions; analyzes quality data and applies structured quality tools; and partners with Manufacturing and Engineering to implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions. It also supports quality planning and validation for new product introductions, transfers, and product or process changes, ensuring appropriate controls are established before significant changes are implemented. The Quality Engineer supports responses to regional compliance findings and collaborates with Product Compliance, Quality, Engineering, and other functions to maintain required certifications and compliance.

Belimo develops, produces, and sells field devices for energy-efficient control of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems, including damper actuators, control valves, sensors, and meters. The annual base salary range for this position is $100,000–$110,000, with a target performance bonus of 10% of annual base salary. Compensation may vary based on location and job-related qualifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years of quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, product engineering, or comparable experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting product and/or process quality in a manufacturing organization.
• Demonstrated proficiency with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong understanding of SPC, process capability analysis, Cp/Cpk, statistical analysis, and manufacturing process controls.
• Working knowledge of FMEA, PFMEA, risk assessment, corrective and preventive action, and equipment/process qualification.
• Ability to analyze complex quality and manufacturing data and translate findings into actionable improvements.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data analysis/reporting tools.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.
• Experience in the HVAC, electromechanical, electronics, automation, or a related manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP.
• Six Sigma Green Belt; Black Belt or equivalent advanced continuous improvement experience is also a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support root cause investigations and corrective actions for product and manufacturing quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Identify, initiate, and support work instruction, product, and process change requests to resolve quality concerns and drive continuous improvement.
• Analyze manufacturing, inspection, test, warranty, and other quality data to identify trends, anomalies, recurring failure modes, and emerging risks.
• Use quality tools such as Pareto analysis, fishbone diagrams, 5 Why, control charts, FMEA, and statistical analysis to support data-driven decisions.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Support quality planning and validation for new product introductions, product transfers, engineering changes, and process changes.
• Ensure appropriate quality controls are established before significant product or process changes are implemented.
• Coordinate and/or support investigations and corrective actions associated with regional compliance findings.
• Partner with Product Compliance, Quality, Engineering, and other functions to ensure product and manufacturing changes maintain required certifications and compliance.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 100% company match on employee contributions up to 6% of salary
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary supplemental benefits
• Eligible employees may receive paid time off and other leave benefits in accordance with company policies
• Target performance bonus of 10% of annual base salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level