Quality Engineer - (Valves) Integrated Product Team

CIRCOR International, Inc
United States, Florida, Tampa
12501 Telecom Drive (Show on map)
Apr 08, 2025
Quality Engineer ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE BUSINESS: Leslie Controls, Inc LOCATION: Tampa, FL DIRECT REPORTING: Sr Quality Manager FUNCTIONAL REPORTING: SR Program Manager for Integrated Product Team *Position Summary* The Quality Engineer shall lead process capability improvement, working closely with Manufacturing, Materials, and Engineering teams to ensure internal processes are capable of providing products to satisfy customer requirements. The QE will provide focused support for daily production activities and provide guidance for technical data interpretation/analysis of engineering drawings, specifications, purchase orders, etc. The QE will be responsible for assignment of component quality requirements by assessing gauging techniques and competency, writing quality plans, and coordinating technical requirements with appropriate groups. They will ensure root cause analysis and corrective actions are implemented and quality data is trended and reported on a routine basis. Principal Activities: Drive manufacturing process capability improvements through variation reduction, error-proofing, and implementation of statistical process control Collect and analyze data to identify and prioritize opportunities for improvement of product and process quality Provide leadership on problem solving teams to drive root cause analyses and corrective/preventive action plans Key quality representative on new product introduction teams responsible for contract review and driving design-for-quality on new product introduction teams Manage major program manufacturing process qualification Manage supplier quality and provide support for supplier quality development Perform product reliability studies Validate and respond to corrective and preventive action requests (from both internal and external customers) Provide quality witness on tear down of customer returned material Participate on Material Review Board and Configuration Control Board Develop process flow charts/diagrams and process failure mode effects analyses reports Create statistically valid control plans for manufacturing processes Use of lean and six sigma tools to drive variation reduction Conduct and participate in quality system, process, and product audits Provide technical leadership to inspection team members Support product/process certifications and approvals Comply with all company policies/procedures Comply with all military and contractual requirements Perform other job-related duties as assigned by management Job Requirements: CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS *Knowledge Skills & Abilities* Knowledge of manufacturing operations required. High ethical standards. Models and supports organization's goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Strong business/technical writing, presentation, planning, problem solving, organizational, project management and decision-making skills. Six sigma tools and methodology; green belt or black belt experience is a plus Lean manufacturing practices to improve product/process quality Excellent problem solving skills aimed at identifying and correcting the root causes of problems Demonstrated working knowledge of problem solving tools: 5-Whys, failure mode and effects analysis, 8-D, Pareto analysis, fault tree analysis, Bayesian inference and Ishikawa diagrams Demonstrated ability to create and implement statistically valid control plans and audit plans Working knowledge of inspection metrology and proper application of automated measuring equipment Excellent working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing Ability to create and/or review failure analysis reports and perform dimensional tolerance stack up analyses Thorough knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Project, and other applicable tools Knowledge of appropriate computer based programs. A thorough knowledge and understanding of the use and application of statistical quality assurance methods. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Experience with PPAP, Control Plans, FMEA's, and problem solving techniques. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Design, mechanical integrity, process control, project management, assembly, and machining experience preferred. *Education & Experience* BS Engineering with 2+ years of experience in a quality related field. Masters of Science in Engineering a plus Or A minimum of 5+ years of progressive quality systems and process quality experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on Supplier Quality Development. Experience with lean manufacturing in a high mix low volume environment is a plus. *Other* U.S. Citizen *CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities* Get job alerts by email. Sign up now! Join Our Talent Network! Job Snapshot Employee Type Full-Time Location Tampa, FL (Onsite) Job Type QA - Quality Control, Manufacturing Experience Not Specified Date Posted 03/14/2025 Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply Now