Your ImpactThe Quality Engineer will be handling internal and external customer complaints, measuring, and analyzing data quality, driving quality and identifying and implementing process improvements using problem solving process (PSP), root cause analysis, and other tools. You will report to the Quality Manager and will drive continuous process improvement and reduce external and internal DPM. This role will involve being the subject matter expert for a specific area of the manufacturing floor while maintaining daily quality responsibilities.Here’s where you’ll demonstrate your proficiencies:
Investigate, analyze, and prioritize quality and process issues and implement proven countermeasures
Drive the reduction of external quality nonconformances through Problem Solving Process (PSP) and by holding weekly meetings with relevant departments
Works closely with operational personnel to identify and resolve production related challenges
Produce and continually review standard work instructions for manufacturing cells
Drive automation, development of new methods, tooling, automation, and test systems to reduce cycle time and improve quality and productivity
Actively working with suppliers to improve Supplier Quality
Host and lead customer visits and factory audits.
Coordinates Kaizen (continuous improvement) activities with special emphasis on standard work, one-piece flow, visual controls and 5S.
Maintain ISO 9001 certification and perform internal Audits
Maintain work area in accordance with established housekeeping procedures to ensure a safe and clean work environment
Performs similar, comparable or any other reasonable duty as required
Qualifications - ExternalSkills & ExperienceThe successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
BS Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
Proven ability to work in a field focusing on product Quality in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, ISO 9001 or similar, and performing internal and external audits
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to Interpret Electrical and mechanical drawings
Experience with Microsoft Access, Visual Basic and metrology is nice to have but not required
Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodologies
Working Conditions: (especially manufacturing and field service positions)
Office and Factory environment.
Safety glasses required while on factory floor
Some overtime may be required
Location: Fairport, NY#LI-RBFortive Corporation OverviewFortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 65,100.00 - 120,900.00We are an Equal Opportunity EmployerFortive Corporation and all Fortive 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. Fortive and all Fortive 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@fortive.com.
