Quality Engineer

Fortune Brands • Butler, IN

38d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 4-year degree from an accredited university (Quality or Engineering preferred).
• 5+ years of quality engineering experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams; supervisory experience is preferred.
• Core competency in Root Cause Analysis, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, and Control Plans.
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.
• Robust health plans
• Market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
• Product discounts
• Flexible time off benefits
• Adoption benefits

What This Job Offers

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