Manufacturing Quality Engineer | Lean Six Sigma Pro

FuelCell Energy; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 107,500 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid life/disability insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Generous paid leave

Job summary

FuelCell Energy in Torrington, CT is seeking a Quality Engineer to support manufacturing and product development with emphasis on process controls, quality systems, and supplier quality.

The role requires 5+ years in quality engineering, Six Sigma expertise, and strong skills in process capability, DFMEA/DOE, and ISO 9001. You will work cross-functionally on Lean initiatives and travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher; Black Belt preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma tools for qualification, control, RCA and improvement (MSA, DoE, SPC, FMEA, 5 Whys).
• Experience in assembly, welding, coating, metal forming, stamping, sheet metal fabrication, or reactor/chemistry components.
• Knowledge of inspection methods and techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and product requirements.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Cross-functional team leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of ISO9001 quality systems; ERP/database exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Torrington Manufacturing and Product Engineering to ensure CTQ is understood.
• Qualify, control, monitor and improve internal processes using Lean Six Sigma.
• Define qualification, capability levels, and controls to meet Cost of Quality goals.
• Drive supplier quality via audits and surveys; support qualification and development.
• Represent Manufacturing Quality in Design/Product Development to align CTQ with process requirements.
• Drive supplier verification of part quality at supplier site; reduce incoming inspection.
• Lead investigations and 8D actions with Lean Six Sigma methods.
• Support continuous improvement of the QMS and related docs.
• Develop, execute and report quality metrics to mgmt on issues/trends.
• Provide statistical input to Value Stream Team for decisions.
• Perform internal ISO 9001 audits.
• Travel up to 15% domestically and internationally as needed.

Skills

Six Sigma

Lean Six Sigma

Reading drawings

Technical writing

Cross-functional leadership

MS Office

ISO 9001

ERP experience

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing/Quality Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Database software

Measuring instruments

Job description

FuelCell Energy in Torrington, CT is seeking a Quality Engineer to support manufacturing and product development with emphasis on process controls, quality systems, and supplier quality.

The role requires 5+ years in quality engineering, Six Sigma expertise, and strong skills in process capability, DFMEA/DOE, and ISO 9001. You will work cross-functionally on Lean initiatives and travel up to 15%.