Quality Engineer

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 plansApply data, such as Statistical Process Control, in decisions aimed at improving qualityProvide technical support required to enhance supplier competence and performanceApply 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 improvementAssist 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.