The Quality Engineer applies Quality Engineering tools & methods to ensure that Delta’s products are designed, manufactured, and delivered to meet and exceed our customer’s expectations. This role is the voice of quality within our product development process and is responsible for ensuring the proper design, development, and validation of new products while also supporting continuous improvement and maintenance initiatives across our validation labs, manufacturing, and supply base. This is an opportunity to join our team in a full-time, position that is anticipated to last 12-24 months, and includes standard benefits.   

Responsibilities & Requirements:

Lead Quality activities for new product development projects through the application of Advanced Product Quality Planning tools such as  Requirements Decomposition, D/PFMEA, Phased Test Plan Development, PPAP, Process Capability Analysis, Control Plans, Measurement Systems Analysis, 8D and Structured Problem solving.Support  the development and the execution of comprehensive product test plans that minimize development risk and maximize consumer satisfaction with our productsSupport the development, qualification, and implementation of inspection, test, and measuring equipmentSupport and/or lead Manufacturability and Technical Readiness Design reviewsCommunicate significant issues and findings; Recommend design and process improvements to project teams and quality leadership as neededReview, create, and disposition supplier PPAP submissions into SAP records; Support the resolution of supplier quality related issues;Apply appropriate statistical methods and tools to evaluate, analyze, test, measurement, and performance data to ensure product, process, and equipment capability.Perform supplier quality assurance and development activities including supplier audits and process inspections; Provide summary of findings reports; Develop issues closure plans; Follow-up on appropriate corrective actions, ensuring timely and effective resolution.Maintain familiarity with and apply appropriate company procedures, specifications, standards, and industry codesManage and prioritize multiple projects concurrently; Prepare and present technical reports to project team members and leadership regarding design and process risks and required mitigation plans.Apply knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication processes; finishing, plating, casting, forging, injection molding, extruding…etcWorks as a core team member to the Finishing Center of Excellence

Education & Experience:

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, or a similar technical field required with 5+ years of related Quality Engineering, Product Development  or manufacturing experience.5+ years of experience finishing and plating preferredKnowledge in and application of GD&T and print / product designs (be able to interpret product designs / prints) requiredExperience developing and executing validation test plans based on product design risk and Failure Mode AnalysisFamiliarity with manufacturing systems such as engineering notices, material requirements planning (MRP), and inventory management systems desiredKnowledge of Quality tools and structured problem solving methods such as 8D, 5-Why, A3, DMAIC.. etc.DFMEA, PFMEA, Product & Process MappingProficiency with various computer software applications, especially Microsoft Office;  (SAP experience preferred)Strong communication, presentation, and team collaboration skillsSupplier auditing experience desiredISO9001 & 16949 audit knowledge desiredPlumbing ISO17025 audit knowledge desired

Diversity & Inclusion:

At Delta Faucet Company, we view diversity as a mosaic of thoughts and perspectives that come from people’s varied cultural backgrounds, experiences, education, career paths and other influences that make each of us unique. For us, inclusion means welcoming differing opinions, collaborating, allowing people to come to work as who they are and recognizing everyone’s contributions. We know that in a diverse, inclusive company, ideas flow freely, all voices are heard and all perspectives are valued. Delta Faucet Company continuously strives to be this kind of organization. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) supports our inherent values, makes us more relevant to customers and consumers and inspires innovation. It is not a goal or a program; it is a vital ingredient in our formula for success and a key to our future growth.

Company: Delta Faucet Company

Full time

Hiring Range: $83,900.00 - $131,890.00

Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.

Delta Faucet Company (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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