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About the Role

This highly motivated and data-driven Quality Engineer serves as the technical quality resource for manufacturing operations and quality system improvement. The position is responsible for leading root cause investigations, driving corrective and preventive actions, improving manufacturing and supplier quality performance, supporting new product introductions, and ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead investigation and resolution of product, process, supplier, and customer quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.
Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective action activities utilizing 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA, CAPA, and statistical analysis tools.
Drive continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing defects, scrap, rework, warranty claims, and overall cost of poor quality.
Develop and maintain quality documentation including control plans, inspection plans, PFMEAs, process flow diagrams, quality procedures, and work instructions.
Analyze quality performance metrics and present findings, trends, and recommendations to management.
Support supplier quality activities including supplier corrective actions, supplier audits, incoming material investigations, and supplier performance improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to establish process controls, validation plans, first article requirements, and critical-to-quality characteristics.
Support engineering change implementation and new product introduction activities to ensure quality requirements are effectively incorporated into manufacturing processes.
Conduct internal process, product, and quality system audits to verify compliance with Quality Management System requirements.
Assist with customer complaint investigations and implementation of effective corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with applicable standards and certifications including ASME, UL, CSA, CRN and customer-specific requirements.
Provide technical guidance and quality expertise to cross-functional teams and production personnel.
Partner with the Quality Supervisor to ensure effective deployment of inspection plans, containment actions, and quality controls on the manufacturing floor.
Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Quality Manager or Company management.
Responsibility directly tied to Watts Value through Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Transparency, collaboration, and customer focus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related technical discipline.
3 years of Quality Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
Experience leading root cause investigations and corrective action programs.
Strong knowledge of quality tools including PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, CAPA, and 8D methodologies.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
Experience conducting internal audits and supporting external audits.
Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks, including drug screen, and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

Skills

Problem-solving
Root cause analysis
Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Continuous improvement
Data analysis
Quality documentation
Supplier quality
Process controls
Validation plans
First article inspection
Auditing
Customer complaint investigation
ASME
UL
CSA
CRN
Technical guidance
Quality expertise
Inspection plans
Containment actions
PFMEA
Control Plans
SPC
MSA
8D
GD&T
ERP/MRP systems
Quality management software
Lean Manufacturing
Power BI dashboards
Data modeling

Location

Blauvelt, NY

Work Type

Onsite
Full-time

Experience Level

3 years of Quality Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related technical discipline.

Salary/Compensations

$93,000 - $103,000 yearly

Benefits

Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
10 paid holidays
Paid Time Off
Continued professional development opportunities
Educational reimbursement
Fitness reimbursements
Employee discount programs

About the Company

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world.
We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future.
Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.
Our culture is team-oriented and supportive.
Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other.
Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.
This is a place where you can have a big career.
No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Equal Opportunity

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.