QA Engineer

ITT Engineered Valves, LLC; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ITT Engineered Valves, LLC is seeking a QA Engineer in Lancaster, PA to strengthen quality programs for the diaphragm product line. You will apply QA skills to ensure compliance with design controls and regulatory requirements while supporting process validation and corrective actions.

The role includes inspecting components, developing test methods, and guiding suppliers through quality improvements. Strong Excel skills and GD&T interpretation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years in quality or manufacturing.
• Technical knowledge in elastomer, PTFE and molding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong problem-solving and communication abilities.
• ITAR compliance requires U.S. person status.

Responsibilities

• Implement and drive changes strengthening the quality program for diaphragm products.
• Review non-conformances and disposition with corrective actions.
• Perform dimensional and NDT inspection on components.
• Develop inspection/testing standards and process controls.
• Support supplier assessments and regulatory reviews.
• Provide training and technical support to inspectors.

Skills

Elastomer knowledge

PTFE

Molding processes

Blueprints & GD&T

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quality/manufacturing

Job description

QA Engineer

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Overview

Engineered Valves is searching for a Quality Engineer with a product line focus on elastomer and PTFE diaphragms to join their team in Lancaster, PA. The Quality Engineer supports operations through application of quality engineering skills and industry based product knowledge. This individual will play an active role in processes to ensure products and services meet quality standards consistent with company policies, while meeting all design control and other regulatory requirements. This role also supports plant activities in process validation, process capability issues and customer issues, initiates corrective and preventive action, with an eye to increased capability and customer satisfaction and supports Quality System implementation.

Responsibilities

• Implement and drive changes that strengthen ITT's quality assurance program with focus on the diaphragm product line.
• Contribute information for material review meetings with process improvement deliverables.
• Review or disposition of non-conformances and returned material evaluation process for site.
• Performs detailed inspection and analysis of sample components regarding dimensional conformance to drawings and non-destructive testing. Issues production release and approval of sample components for production start-up.
• Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation of product.
• Develops, implements and monitors process control methods, including Run Charts, Pareto Charts, SPC Charts or other tools as defined as necessary for Manufacturing Processes.
• Facilitates the disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility. Analyzes and trends facility scrap and creates corrective action plans to reduce.
• Reviews and assists in the engineering design of new components, as well as redesign of existing components to ensure proper function and suitable producibility and inspection by outside vendors and in-house manufacturing departments.
• Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
• Provides technical support & training to the inspectors as required which includes receiving inspection and in-process inspection activities, measuring and testing product using computerized coordinate axis machines, alloy analyzing and topography measurement devices, and tabulating data concerning materials, product, or process quality and reliability.
• Trains and certifies as a member of our internal auditor program.
• Contribute to the evaluation and assessment of suppliers within the supplier assessment and approval process. As well as partnering to resolve quality issues.
• Participates in customer driven and regulatory agency reviews of the Quality Management System.
• Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions as necessary.
• Demonstrated knowledge of customer and regulatory agency requirements as they pertain to manufacturing environments and quality management systems. (ie… ASME, ISO, CAS, etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 1-3 years in a competitive quality or manufacturing environment or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience working within a regulated industry in a Quality Assurance function a plus.
• Technical knowledge in elastomer, PTFE, and molding manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints, GD&T, common scientific and technical journals.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to peers and top management.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Requires strong leadership, influencing and relationship building skills.
• Advanced Excel experience
• This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• Safety is a core value at ITT. Our employees understand and follow all ITT safety policies and procedures, participate in workplace inspections, safety training, and in the development of job safety analyses.