Quality Engineer - Product

FuelCell Energy

11d•$105,500 - $116,750•Remote

About The Position

FuelCell Energy is seeking a Quality Engineer to support the company’s business plan by ensuring high quality levels for power plant products, balance-of-plant systems, incoming purchased materials and services, and project-site construction and installation. The role works across the organization, including with Engineering and suppliers, to develop, understand, and satisfy product requirements and achieve quality goals. The Quality Engineer supports product and process qualification, supplier development, inspection and testing, construction quality, corrective and preventive action, audits, reporting, and continuous improvement. The position participates in design and product development, connects critical-to-quality requirements with process requirements, and supports execution of verification and validation plans. It also contributes to FuelCell Energy’s Quality Management System and performs internal audits in accordance with ISO 9001 and internal requirements. The position requires up to 70% domestic and international travel, regular travel between Connecticut locations, and the ability to work in manufacturing plants, supplier shops, and construction sites while using required personal protective equipment. The listed pay range is $105,500–$116,750.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or another related engineering discipline.
At least 5 years of relevant Quality Engineering experience.
Six Sigma Green Belt or higher, or demonstrated application of statistical concepts such as Lean Six Sigma tools and Reliability Engineering.
Demonstrated use of Lean Six Sigma tools for manufacturing and supplier process qualification, control, root cause and corrective action, and continuous improvement; examples include MSA, DoE, SPC, FMEA, and 5 Whys.
Experience with engineered equipment and skid assembly; ASME B31.3 welding; ASME pressure vessel fabrication; heat exchangers; gas compressors; battery and UPS systems; VFDs; power distribution systems; low-, medium-, and high-voltage switchgear and MCCs; motors and motor controls; transformers; PLC control systems; instrument and controls and electrical wiring checkout; structural steel and sheet metal fabrication; welded fabrications; skid manufacturing quality; and site construction quality.
Detail-oriented and methodical mindset.
Knowledge of inspection methods and techniques.
Experience using standard mechanical, chemical, and electrical measurement instruments and functional gauges.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and product requirements.
Strong technical writing and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently.
Cross-functional team leadership skills.
Excellent computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 70%, travel regularly between Connecticut locations, and obtain or maintain a valid passport and travel internationally without restriction.
Ability to work physically in a manufacturing plant or construction site while wearing designated personal protective equipment.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, walk or stand for extended periods on concrete or uneven surfaces, bend and reach, use both hands and arms through their full range of motion, and climb ladders for inspections.
Ability to hear or be aware of audible danger alerts, remain on their feet, and move between areas in supplier shops or construction sites.
Ability to perform computer work for extended periods and distinguish color.
Successful completion of a drug screen, criminal background check, and employment and education verification.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the ISO 9001 standard, quality systems, policies, and procedures.
Experience using ERP and database systems.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365/ERP Solutions Quality software.
Hands-on experience operating multimeters and process meters for I/O loop checks and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Proactively ensure quality of balance-of-plant aspects for FuelCell Energy Block Systems and incoming purchased materials and services supporting fuel cell projects.
Provide quality interface and expertise at Danbury Headquarters and with Engineering groups to ensure product requirements are well developed, understood, and satisfied.
Define supplier qualification processes, process capability levels, and process controls to achieve Cost of Quality goals.
Work with suppliers to develop and approve Inspection and Test Plans for equipment, components, engineered systems, and contract-manufactured skid systems.
Verify supplier data, inspection and NDE reports, Factory Acceptance Test reports, and completion of mechanical and electrical system inspections, checkouts, and tests; conduct walk-downs to verify ITP requirements.
Perform inspections and testing related to installation, wiring, termination, insulation, high-potential cable testing, cold loop checking, earth continuity resistance, low-ohm bus-bar testing, leak testing, and equipment pre-commissioning.
Conduct supplier surveys, on-site audits, and follow-up audits; support supplier qualification, surveillance, and supplier development programs.
Drive construction and product installation quality at project sites through proactive QA/QC inspections against project procedures, standards, specifications, and approvals.
Participate in design and product development, connecting critical-to-quality requirements with process requirements and ensuring execution of verification and validation plans.
Qualify, control, monitor, and continuously improve internal and supplier processes using Lean Six Sigma tools.
Execute nonconformance report activities and assist with creating and maintaining supplier-related corrective action entries in the ERP system.
Lead and participate in investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective/preventive action solutions using Lean Six Sigma tools within an 8D framework.
Support continuous improvement of the Quality Management System and its documentation.
Develop, execute, and analyze quality-reporting measures; report on quality issues, supplier performance, nonconformances, corrective actions, trends, and losses, including plans for resolution or improvement.
Perform internal audits in accordance with ISO 9001 and internal requirements.