Quality Engineer

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 an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re advancing exciting innovations across our portfolio, which includes: Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

Explore life at Fortune Brands here.

The Quality Engineer coordinates resources to support manufacturing operations, leads quality and cost-improvement projects, and supports new product launches. This role drives quality improvements across the entire value stream, from vendors to the end customer.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Communication:

• 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.

Problem Solving & Quality Improvement:

• Drive problem-solving efforts using containment, root cause analysis, and CAPA / 8D methodologies.
• Execute improvement projects leveraging PDCA, Six Sigma, and data-driven priorities (WAR teams).
• Implement permanent corrections to eliminate process and product failures.
• Translate feedback from the customer, process, and business into actionable plant improvements.

Process Control & Safety:

• 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.

A successful Plant Quality Engineer will have:

• Education: 4-year degree from an accredited university (Quality or Engineering preferred).
• Experience: 5+ years of quality engineering experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Leadership: Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams; supervisory experience is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Core competency in Root Cause Analysis, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, and Control Plans.
• Methodologies: Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $60,000 USD - $99,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

Benefits:

• Robust health plans
• Market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
• Product discounts
• Flexible time off benefits
• Adoption benefits
• ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.