Quality Engineer

American Superconductor•New Milford, CT

18d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Neeltran Inc. is a rapidly growing manufacturer of rectifier and drive transformers ranging from 3 MVA to 50 MVA. The Quality Engineer supports the delivery of safe, reliable, high-quality transformer products by administering, maintaining, and continuously improving the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensuring compliance with industry standards, customer requirements, and internal quality objectives. Working with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Leadership, and other teams, the Quality Engineer leads quality improvement initiatives, supports product and process development, conducts root cause investigations, and oversees quality documentation, inspections, testing, and reporting. The role promotes continuous improvement, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction while helping ensure products meet quality and performance standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of engineering and/or quality experience.
Demonstrated experience with Quality Management Systems and ISO certification processes.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001, CSA C88, IEEE C57, and N299.2.
Experience with engineering design software such as Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing business processes.
Strong understanding of manufacturing quality systems and quality assurance methodologies.
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematic drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
Experience developing inspection, testing, and quality control processes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including customer-facing communication grounded in trust, empathy, professionalism, and fact-based decision making.
Ability to mentor, coach, and develop team members; strong team-building and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to influence stakeholders and drive organizational change.
Organized and detail-oriented, with strong execution skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and committed to continuous improvement and service to customers and internal stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of IEC standards.

Responsibilities

Execute, maintain, and continuously improve the company's Quality Management System (QMS).
Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 9001, N299.2, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards.
Support internal and external audits, certification activities, and compliance initiatives.
Drive quality improvement efforts focused on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Develop, monitor, and report quality objectives, key performance indicators, and quality metrics; analyze trends and present performance data and recommendations to management.
Lead investigations into quality issues, conduct root cause analysis, implement corrective and preventive actions, and verify their effectiveness.
Support resolution of customer and supplier quality issues.
Maintain quality documentation, procedures, work instructions, and records, including document control and communication of design intent, specifications, and standard procedures.
Develop and maintain inspection, test, verification, and validation plans.
Perform or participate in inspections of critical transformer manufacturing processes and products; monitor in-process quality and identify opportunities to improve manufacturing consistency and product reliability.
Support quality requirements throughout the product lifecycle and work with functional teams to achieve them.
Collaborate with R&D, Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Field Service teams to develop and improve procedures and processes.
Communicate with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders regarding technical reports, quality issues, and corrective actions.
Coach, train, and mentor employees on quality system requirements, procedures, and best practices.
Promote continuous improvement and operational excellence across the organization.
Ensure activities follow company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and comply with applicable regulatory, customer, and industry requirements.