APQP Engineer

Pentair PLC; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 82,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Pentair is seeking an APQP Engineer for its Apex, NC team to drive quality planning and product launches. You will lead DMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan activities, coordinate cross-functional testing, and ensure voice of the customer is reflected in design and process improvements; travel up to 30% is required.

You will apply DOE, poka-yoke, and visual management to improve product quality and align with segment objectives; engage in DFA/DFM reviews and ensure PPAP readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field or 7 years QE-related experience.
• CQE experience and knowledge.
• Strong problem-solving using statistics; data-driven decisions.
• Analytical, prioritization, delegation, and multitasking skills.
• Effective change management; influencing, communication, stakeholder management.
• Supplier validation and qualification experience.
• Manufacturing environment experience including part and product validation.
• Automotive Quality Systems experience (AIAG PPAP and FMEA) a plus.
• Knowledge of GD&T and Minitab a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Advance Quality Planning and monitor execution.
• Gather and coordinate testing of quality-related tasks for new product launches and major product updates.
• Communicate and coordinate with cross-functional development teams and track testing adherence.
• Travel up to 30%.
• Drive customer focus by representing voice of customer and taking actions to achieve satisfaction.
• Engage in DFA/DFM reviews and lead APQP activities (DMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan).
• Apply lessons learned to prevent recurrence and report risks to Leadership.
• Apply DOE, poke-yoke, visual management to improve quality and reduce costs.
• Participate in product and process planning, gage design, and service development.

Skills

CQE experience

Statistics

Data-driven decisions

Problem-solving tools

Analytical skills

Change management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Multitasking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Technical field

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

Tools

Minitab

GD&T

AIAG PPAP

FMEA

DOE

Job description

Job Description:At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions.We have an opportunity for an APQP Engineer to join our Apex, NC team. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance to product requirements, which leads to customer satisfaction, as well as driving continuous improvement, which provides enhanced Quality to our customers.You will:Advance Quality Planning and monitor execution. Gather and coordinate testing of all quality-related tasks for new product launches and major product updates. Communicate and coordinate with the cross-functional development team and track testing adherence.Travel up to 30%.Drive customer focus in the area(s) of responsibility by ensuring the voice of the customer (external and internal) is represented, and actions are taken to achieve customer satisfaction.Engage in DFA/DFM reviews.NPD Steering Committee Leader in the cross-functional development team utilizing Pentair 3D & 5D gate process/project checks.Drive Quality activities in APQP – DMEA, PFMEA, & Control Plan preparation, addressing customer launch issues, and facilitating problem-solving for DV/PV open issues.Apply lessons learned into future designs and processes to prevent recurrence, leading analysis, and resolution of DV/PV-related issues, and reporting issues/risks to the Leadership team.Apply Quality and Lean principles (DOE, poke-yoke, visual management) tools as necessary to achieve and continuously improve product and process quality to achieve Segment and Business Unit objectives.Participate in product and process planning/design, gage design, and service development. Perform all quality PCO/PCR/ECN reviews. Drive compliance with Control Plans & PPAPs requirements.Evaluate process capability and apply appropriate statistical techniques and control methods to meet quality, performance, and cost objectives.Key Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Technical field or 7 years of QE-related experience.Have CQE experience and knowledge.Excellent knowledge of problem-solving tools and methods, including statistics, combined with the ability to select and apply them to make data-driven decisions to sustain higher levels of the process of product quality.Excellent analytical, prioritization, delegation, and multitasking skills.Demonstrate effective change management skills; Influencing, Communication, Change Management, Stakeholder ManagementThe ability to listen and understand internal customer's expectations and requirements, anticipate needs, and provide results with a high sense of urgency.Supplier validation and qualification experience.Manufacturing environment experience, including part and product validation.Automotive Quality Systems experience a plus including AIAG PPAP and FMEA processes.Electrical, PCBA, Motor, and/or electronics experience a plus.Knowledge of (GD&T) and Mini-Tab experience a plus.Ability to travel up to 30%.Compensation:For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $82300 - $152800/ year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs. This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as, annual incentive bonus.Benefits:As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.Equal Opportunity EmployerPentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.