Senior Process Engineer

Role: Sr. Process Engineer

Location:  Fairport, NY

Why this is a great place to work… 

It all starts with the people and the culture. You will love working with colleagues who have a genuine desire to innovate and solve complex problems. This keeps us wired. Our culture is one of continuous improvement. We each come into work every day striving to make the organization a little better than it was the day before. We ask the tough questions and push each other to be bold. This occurs in an environment that fosters authenticity and transparency. There are no games. No hidden agenda. No politics. What you see one day is what you will get any other day.  Qualitrol associates enjoy the autonomy, breadth of responsibility and creativity that are part of a smaller, entrepreneurial environment while leveraging resources, best practices and career opportunities from a fortune 500 company, Fortive.

Your Impact

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.

Here’s where you’ll demonstrate your competencies: 

• 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.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:   

• 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. Certifications (Green belt, Black belt, etc.) preferred.

• DFM and/or Lean production flow knowledge.

• Knowledge of Quality Systems (ISO9001) and demonstrated proficiency with quality tools (MSA, R&R, PFMEA).

• Working knowledge of Lab View and SolidWorks is preferred.

• 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.

• Experience integrating automation technology and vision systems a plus. 

• CAPEX project management experience.

• Driven to get results and make impactful changes.

• Demonstrated ability to own and manage change.

• Strong collaboration and influencing skills. 

Working Conditions

• Office and Factory environment.

• Safety glasses required while on factory floor.

• Overtime may be required.

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