Quality Engineer

About ITT : :

ITT is an industrial manufacturer of critical, engineered components that serve fast-growing end markets in transportation, flow, energy, aerospace and defense.

The company’s differentiation is sustained through a combination of several factors : execution, the quality of its leadership and our DNA as an engineering leader.

We have a clear purpose as an organization : to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs.

The company generated 2023 revenues of $3.3 billion and is comprised of three distinct segments :

Motion Technologies ($1.5B revenue) is a global leader in brake pads, shock absorbers and sealing solutions for the automotive and rail markets

Industrial Process ($1.1B revenue) is a global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps for the chemical, energy, mining and industrial markets

Connect & Control Technologies ($0.7B) is a niche player in harsh environment connectors and control components in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.

ITT is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with over 10,000 employees in more than 35 countries and sales in approximately 125 countries.

Position Summary :

ITT Goulds Pumps is looking for a Quality Engineer to join their team in Seneca Falls, NY. The Quality Engineer is responsible for the administration of the Quality Program within the assigned operation.

This job encompasses the identification of improvement opportunities, as well as the investigation, analysis and implementation of solutions to quality issues.

Essential Responsibilities :

Prevention Eliminate nonconformance, defect costs and delays by identifying potential problem areas and taking actions or directing actions that prevent potential problems from becoming real ones.

Participate in the development and implementation of quality plans

Apply data, such as Statistical Process Control, in decisions aimed at improving quality

Provide technical support required to enhance supplier competence and performance

Apply quality tools to enhance operation’s and support functions’ competence and performance

Quality System Maintenance and Improvement Provide leadership and support for all aspects of the Quality Assurance program in conjunction with other Q.

E.’s and the Quality organizationAnalyze quality costs, develop and generate reports and , or actions to drive improvement

Assist in identifying the need for, and the creation of Salvage / scrap tickets, DAR’s, CAPA’s, etc. Collect and analyze data

Identify Quality Problems : Analyze scrap and rework. Report and recommend.

Review and investigate customer complaints, compile data and document findings.

Communicate supplier and internal quality problems and analyze corrective data.

Investigate problem areas, confer with relevant department personnel to arrive at a proper conclusion or decision

Interface with suppliers at the plant as well as attend visits to supplier locations to deal with issues as they occur.

Position Requirements :

Education : 4 Year Engineering / Technical degree with a minimum of 5 years Experience (machining and quality related)

Other Skills / Knowledge / Experience :

High degree of interpersonal skills to deal with the levels of shop and supplier management

Leadership skills

Knowledge of machine shop, inspection and testing processes

Strong Communication Skills (written & verbal)

Strong Computer Skills (AS400, Access, Excel, Word, Shop Floor & Intranet)

Familiar with ISO 9001 requirements

Strong customer service skills

Familiar with Lean mfg concepts

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Team player

Knowledge of Change Notice Process

Organizational skills

Decision maker

Able to reach consensus

Knowledge of QA processes(FMEA, Root Cause Corrective Action, APQP, PPAP, etc.)

Ability to read and understand Design Drawings with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance)

Ability to use Standard Measuring Devices

Knowledge of Foundry Terminology and Processes helpful.

Job Shop experience a plus

Statistical Process Control knowledge; able to read trends

VBLSS Training or certification desirable

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Equal Pay Act Statement :

We aim to pay our ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on what’ they accomplish, but also on how’ they reflect ITT’s values.

ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs.

Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range :

Annual Salary range $78,100 to $116,900 plus benefits and incentive bonus.