Qualitrol Job Description

Role: Sr. Process Engineer

Location:  Fairport, NY

Your Impact

This position involves ownership of planning and overseeing quality and production improvements, using verification and production ramp-up of tooling and equipment involved in assembling of the instruments, controls and monitors used in the Electric Utility Transmission and Distribution Industry.

Here’s where you’ll demonstrate your competencies: 

• Ownership and development of area process improvement and project portfolio.

• Investigate, analyze, develop, and determine processes and process improvements for new and existing products.

• Plan equipment layout and workflow to maintain safe and efficient utilization of plant resources.

• Coordinate Kaizen and other continuous improvement activities with special emphasis on RBS (Ralliant Business System) principles that include standard work, one-piece flow, visual controls,5S, and variability reduction.

• Lead in the development of new methods, tooling, test systems, and machine designs that reduce cycle time and improve productivity and quality.

• Lead in the planning, research, design and development of manufacturing engineering projects.

• Ownership of troubleshooting internal and external quality issues by performing root cause analysis (RCA, 5 Why, 8D) and driving corrective and preventative actions (CAPA)

• Mentor and coach peers and early career engineers

• Perform duties in accordance with established quality standards.

• Perform such similar, comparable or related duties as may be required.

• Actively support Health, Safety and Environmental rules and regulations.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:   

• BS Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.

• Minimum 7+ years in a lean manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated analytical/statistical problem-solving skills.  Familiarity with statistical methods and software (Minitab, JMP, etc.).

• Proficient in database tools and ability to use programing language for modifying/maintaining databases and reporting purposes.

• Proven experience in process improvement, problem solving, and knowledge of process control methodologies such as DMAIC, 6, Lean, and SPC. Certifications (Green belt, Black belt, etc.) preferred.

• DFM and/or Lean production flow knowledge.

• Knowledge of Quality Systems (ISO9001) and demonstrated proficiency with quality tools (MSA, R&R, PFMEA).

• Working knowledge of Lab View and SolidWorks is preferred.

• Hands-on mechanical ability, solving tooling and equipment challenges.

• Ability to integrate and work well in a team environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to provide positive, consistent communication with associates throughout the organization.

• Organized, self‑directed, and able to manage multiple priorities.

• Experience integrating automation technology and vision systems a plus. 

• CAPEX project management experience.

• Driven to get results and make impactful changes.

• Demonstrated ability to own and manage change.

• Strong collaboration and influencing skills. 

Working Conditions

• Office and Factory environment.

• Safety glasses required while on factory floor.

• Overtime may be required.

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