Quality Engineer

Position Summary

About the Company:

ITT, headquartered in Stamford, CT, operates competitively in more than 35 countries with sales in approximately 125 countries and partners with customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. The company generated 2021 revenues of $2.8 billion.

ITT was named to the Forbes 2019 list of America's Best Midsize Employers. This achievement recognizes ITT's focus and commitment to fostering a healthy, high-performing culture and creating a work-place defined by innovation and continuous improvement. ITT's CEO and CFO were both recognized as 2020 All-America Executive Team by Institutional Investor magazine. Also bestowed to ITT was the 2018 Manufacturing Leadership Award that distinguishes ITT for its visionary leadership, commitment to employees and workplace culture, and the ability to innovatively solve problems for customers.

ITT operates through three Value Centers (operating segments):

Motion Technologies (Revenue of $1.4B; headcount of 4,700; operates in 13 countries) manufactures brake components and specialized sealing solutions, shock absorbers and damping technologies primarily for the global automotive, truck and trailer, public bus and rail transportation markets;

Industrial Process (Revenue of $1.0B; headcount of 2,800; operates in 30 countries) manufactures engineered fluid process equipment serving a diversified mix of customers in global industries such as chemical, energy, mining, and other industrial process markets and is a provider of plant optimization and efficiency solutions and aftermarket services and parts;

Connect and Control Technologies (Revenue of $0.6B; headcount of 2,700; operates in 10 countries) manufactures harsh-environment connector solutions, critical energy absorption, flow control components, and composite materials for the aerospace and defense, general industrial, medical, and energy markets.

Summary: ITT Goulds Pumps is searching 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 organization

• Analyze 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

• 4 year Engineering/Technical degree with 5+ years of experience (machining and quality related) is required

• 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)

• 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

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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

• Familiar with ISO9001 requirements

• Strong customer service skills

• Familiar with Lean manufacturing concepts

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Team player

• Knowledge of Change Notice Process

• Organizational skills

• Decision maker

• Ability to use Standard Measuring Devices

• Knowledge of Foundry Terminology and Processes helpful.

Safety is a core value at ITT. Our employees understand and follow all ITT safety policies and procedures, participate in workplace inspections, safety training, and in the development of job safety analyses.

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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 plans