About the Role
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- DFM and/or Lean production flow knowledge.
- Knowledge of Quality Systems (ISO9001) and demonstrated proficiency with quality tools (MSA, R&R, PFMEA).
- 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.
- CAPEX project management experience.
- Driven to get results and make impactful changes.
- Demonstrated ability to own and manage change.
- Strong collaboration and influencing skills.
Skills
- Statistical methods
- Database tools
- Programming language
- Process improvement
- Problem solving
- Process control methodologies
- DMAIC
- 6 Sigma
- Lean
- SPC
- DFM
- Lean production flow
- Quality Systems (ISO9001)
- Quality tools
- MSA
- R&R
- PFMEA
- Lab View
- SolidWorks
- Automation technology integration
- Vision systems integration
- CAPEX project management
Location
- Fairport, NY
Work Type
- Office and Factory environment
- Overtime may be required
Experience Level
- Minimum 7+ years in a lean manufacturing environment
- Certifications (Green belt, Black belt, etc.) preferred
- Experience integrating automation technology and vision systems a plus
Education Level
- BS Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
About the Company
- Ralliant Corporation, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
- QUALITROL manufactures monitoring and protection devices for high value electrical assets and OEM manufacturing companies. Established in 1945, QUALITROL produces thousands of different types of products on demand and customized to meet our individual customers’ needs. We are the largest and most trusted global leader for partial discharge monitoring, asset protection equipment and information products across power generation, transmission, and distribution. At Qualitrol, we are redefining condition-based monitoring.
Equal Opportunity
- Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.
