Quality Engineer

Allegion • Farmington, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world. Quality Engineer - Stanley Access Technologies, Farmington, CT Stanley Access Technologies, a division of Allegion, is recognized as an industry leader in the manufacturing, installation, and servicing of automatic doors. Our growing product and service offerings have driven significant growth for our service business. Join our world class team of diligent problem solvers, innovators, fresh thinkers, and communicators who excite and inspire others. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position. Quality Engineer The Quality Engineer will provide support and improvement of internal manufacturing processes. The Quality Engineer will work with cross disciplinary teams to improve quality and productivity targets through quality assurance planning and continual improvement initiatives. Daily support will include technical problem solving, quality system implementation and auditing, new product launch management and internal/external supplier corrective actions. This position reports to the site Quality Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field required
• 3-5 years of Quality Engineering experience of increasing responsibility in the areas of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supplier Quality Management, or related field, including at least 2 years of direct manufacturing, in plant experience
• Demonstrated program management experience and in-depth process improvement and problem solving experience (including expertise with tools and processes such as APQP, Lean, Six Sigma, PPAP, 8D, FMEA, VAVE, etc.)
• Use of standard measurement tools (caliper, micrometer, scale, height gage, etc.)
• Lead auditor or competence within ISO-9001/TS-16949/AS 9100 quality systems
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products and statistical software
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and influence in a matrix organization
• Active knowledge of high volume manufacturing, assembly and distribution
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual considered a strong asset

Responsibilities

• Solves or directs efforts to solve complex product quality and process related problems.
• Acts as voice of customer through new product development projects.
• Recommends internal or vendor design, manufacturing and quality control changes to improve quality and reliability.
• Gather and analyze product and process data for reporting of improvement items.
• Develops and applies quality analysis tools, as applicable, for effective root cause analysis and correction action methods.
• Scope of work includes interaction with external suppliers, operations, manufacturing systems, design, marketing, customer care, and end users.
• Develops and maintains quality related documentation including process maps, PFMEA, control plans, standard operating procedures, etc.
• May occasionally support end-user problem solving visits
• Serve as subject matter expert and internal auditor for ISO9001 based quality system
• Interface on regular basis with on-site and remote design/engineering functions
• Limited supervisor duties as projects dictate
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”.
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Unlimited PTO
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths testing and coaching

What This Job Offers

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