Plant Quality Engineer: Lead CI & Root Cause

Fortune Brands; Butler (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust health plans

401(k) with company contribution

Product discounts

Flexible time off

Adoption benefits

ERGs for belonging

Job summary

Fortune Brands Innovations is seeking a Plant Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives across the manufacturing value stream. You will coach teams, drive containment and root-cause analysis, and deploy CAPA/8D methods to prevent defects.

Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, suppliers, and operations to deliver safer, higher quality products. Applicants should have a 4-year degree in Quality or Engineering and 5+ years in quality engineering within a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree from an accredited university (Quality or Engineering preferred).
• 5+ years of quality engineering experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams; supervisory experience is preferred.
• Strong background in RCA, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA and Control Plans.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop Quality Technicians, Monitors, Analysts, and Group Leads.
• Lead daily communications during Operations Huddle Board meetings.
• Deliver timely updates across all appropriate plant functions.
• Drive problem-solving efforts using containment, root cause analysis, and CAPA / 8D.
• Execute improvement projects leveraging PDCA, Six Sigma, and data-driven priorities.
• Implement permanent corrections to eliminate process and product failures.
• Translate feedback from the customer, process, and business into actionable plant improvements.
• Audit manufacturing steps against standardized work, Process FMEAs, and Control Plans to fix gaps.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with customers, purchasing, suppliers, engineering, and operations.
• Investigate incidents and support facility-wide plant metrics.
• Prioritize safety by immediately addressing safety or ergonomic issues with a 'safety first' attitude.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

PPAP

SPC

MSA

FMEA

Control Plans

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality or Engineering

Job description

Fortune Brands Innovations is seeking a Plant Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives across the manufacturing value stream. You will coach teams, drive containment and root-cause analysis, and deploy CAPA/8D methods to prevent defects.

Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, suppliers, and operations to deliver safer, higher quality products. Applicants should have a 4-year degree in Quality or Engineering and 5+ years in quality engineering within a fast-paced production environment.