Sr. Quality Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

We have an exceptional opportunity for a Sr. Quality Engineer to join our team in the Plainville, CT facility. This individual would have responsibility for the internal and external quality of their assigned mini-factory(s). You will organize and execute on audit and compliance activities to ensure that our customer base receives the highest level of product quality. You would supervise a team of Quality Technicians to support our manufacturing floor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Lead quality assurance initiatives, define QA strategies, and establish testing methodologies to ensure high-quality deliverables
2. Provide guidance and mentorship to Quality Engineers, fostering a culture of quality within the team
3. Generation and reporting of quality KPIs (both internal and external)
4. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, development, and operations, to align quality objectives and ensure a shared understanding of requirements
5. Planning and execution of internal process and product audits
6. Defining actions or countermeasures arising from such internal audits, and ensuring their timely implementation 
7. Management and execution of external audits as needed
8. Participation in project teams as needed, specifically to represent quality management interests
9. Developing and maintaining quality plan for existing and new products, in collaboration with operations team and/or project teams
10. Participating in the creation of qualification test plans in preparation of product launches
11. Leading or participating in pilot runs, follow up of resulting action lists
12. Product releases / serial releases (including PAPP if requested by relevant customers)
13. Leading and coordinating efforts to address quality problems (e.g. customer call-backs, customer or supplier reclamations, significant production issues)
14. Planning and executing in-process quality control tests, align resulting actions with operations leadership, follow up actions
15. Validation and approval of supplier FAIs
16. Diagnosis of customer reclamations, definition of countermeasures, handling of relevant communication and reporting in the appropriate or required formats (e.g. 8D)
17. Approve and verify validation of production equipment, in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering team
18. Supervise Quality Technicians, manage associate hours, performance, and development
19. Assist Supply Chain in developing and executing processes to both effectively qualify new and exit risky suppliers
20. Assist in developing DFMEA and PFMEA for manufacturing processes and new products.
21. Provide Quality leadership to the manufacturing team to ensure customer and quality expectations are met

• Lead material review board (MRB) reviews and other Daily Management (DM) activities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience Required

1. BS degree and 3-5 years of Quality Engineering (or closely related) experience required. Technical degree preferred.

Knowledge and Skills Required

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
2. Structured and analytical problem-solving experience.
3. Strong time management and organizational skills.
4. Ability to prioritize tasks/requests and act with the appropriate level of urgency.
5. Attention to detail and strong follow-up skills.
6. Ability to work cross-functionally and maintain positive relationships with external and internal customers.
7. Ability to write and follow standard operating procedures and work instructions.
8. Ability to work across geographies and between companies.
9. General use of electrical and mechanical equipment such as Digital Multimeters, electronic/mechanical gages, and power suppliers.
10. Ability to read blueprints and knowledge of basic geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with MS Office, Salesforce, and JD Edwards preferred.
2. General knowledge of ISO and APQP preferred.
3. Lean manufacturing experience preferred.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

May be assigned various projects and responsibilities, at the sole discretion of Director of Quality or VP of Operations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand/or sit, squat, turn/twist, reach, use hands to: finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and computer keyboards. 

The employee must occasionally lift, carry, push or pull up to 30 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures and work space restrictions. 

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

Employees will be required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may include: eye, hearing and respiratory protection, protective smock, steel toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, or face shields. Contact lenses may not be allowed in some areas.

The associate must also be willing and able to travel by all forms of transportation. 

The duties listed in job descriptions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The purpose of this description is to assist in ADA compliance and is not intended for other purposes.

Gem Sensors, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 17,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

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About Gems Setra

Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 81,200.00 - 150,800.00