Senior Quality Engineer

Xylem•Auburn, WA

About The Position

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions. The Role: We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer who is passionate about driving quality excellence, leading initiatives, and mentoring others. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to make an impact on products that matter, we want to hear from you. What You'll Do: As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will be a technical leader and key contributor in all phases of manufacturing and warranty quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a technical field
5–7 years of quality engineering experience in an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment
3+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing
Strong project management and root-cause problem-solving capabilities
Broad knowledge of ISO 9001 standards, GD&T, blueprint reading, PFMEA, metrology, and quality plan development
Strong statistical background, including GR&R, SPC, process capability, and DOE
PPAP and supplier quality experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Reliability/Warranty Engineering experience
ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor certification

Nice To Haves

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
ISO Lead Auditor certification
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification
Experience in machining and/or mechanical assembly
Experience with SharePoint list design and maintenance

Responsibilities

Serve as a mentor and technical expert for the Quality Engineering team
Lead and manage strategic quality-focused projects across the organization
Champion new technologies to advance quality and provide competitive advantages
Ensure new and existing products meet reliability and performance expectations
Perform PPAPs for supplier and engineering changes
Guide quality planning from concept development through new product launch
Train operators in QA and QC principles and best practices
Participate on the Material Review Board (MRB)
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions
Lead or participate in continuous improvement activities and quality teams
Develop and present quality reports and trend analyses
Drive failure investigations related to customer complaints, warranty returns, stock evaluations, and CAPAs
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, Inspection, Distribution, and Product Development teams