Quality Engineer

Pentair; Hanover Park (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 131,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Pentair in Hanover Park, IL is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives across manufacturing processes. You will report to the site Quality Manager and drive prevention, containment, and continuous improvement using tools like 8D and DMAIC to meet internal and customer requirements.

The role emphasizes data analysis, PPAP/APQP, ISO9001 compliance, and cross‑functional collaboration with production, sourcing, and engineering to ensure first‑time quality and robust quality systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, or related field.
• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience.
• Lean manufacturing experience required.
• Formal problem resolution tools (8D, DMAIC) experience.
• Excel and Minitab for data analysis.
• ISO9001 experience with auditing.
• ASQ certifications and PPAP/APQP knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage process and product controls for first time quality.
• Resolve daily in-process quality issues for value streams.
• Evaluate materials against customer/regulatory requirements.
• Lead investigations for nonconformances and supplier quality concerns using 8D, DMAIC.
• Facilitate continuous improvement teams to reduce quality costs.
• Develop and lead internal quality audit systems and reports.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Customer focus

Self-directed

Ethical conduct

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

Minitab

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 a Quality Engineer to join our Hanover Park, IL team. You will report to the site Quality Manager and will aid in providing leadership for the Quality team in the resolution of problems and continuous improvement of product, processes, and the Quality management system. The Quality Engineer will aid in the development and implementation of systems and processes that promote the prevention of internal and external failures, and will assure compliance to internal, customer, and third‑party regulatory standards and requirements. The Quality Engineer will ensure manufacturing processes are capable of meeting requirements, as well as define process steps to maintain the company and plant quality system.

You Will

• Implement and manage effective process and product controls to ensure first time product quality.
• Resolve daily in‑process quality issues for assigned value streams.
• Evaluate and monitor raw material, in‑process, and finished good components against customer and regulatory requirements.
• Lead investigation and resolution for internal nonconformances, customer product quality complaints, and supplier quality concerns using disciplined problem‑solving techniques (8D, DMAIC, etc.).
• Facilitate and manage continuous improvement teams to improve safety and drive down cost of quality metrics (DPPM, scrap, cost of poor quality, etc.).
• Capture and maintain Quality scorecard metrics and recommend improvements with the goal of transitioning the organization from a reactive to a proactive culture.
• Develop and lead internal product/process quality audit system, including closing out audit findings and reporting results to upper management.
• Design systems for recording and analyzing product quality levels and interpret and report trends and improvement plans as part of the Quality Operating System.
• Utilize statistical data to identify and resolve safety and quality problems, and lead initiatives that focus on problem prevention and variance reduction.
• Create, modify, and implement sampling plans, quality standards, and process control instructions.
• Review and establish PPAP requirements for product/process changes and new product development.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, or related field.
• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience.
• Lean manufacturing experience required.
• Proven success in utilizing formal problem resolution tools (8D, DMAIC, etc.).
• Experienced in utilization of Excel and Minitab (or equivalent) for data manipulation and analysis.
• Working background in ISO9001, with auditor experience.
• Have experience in utilizing the AIAG core requirements (PPAP, APQP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC; highly preferred).
• Self‑directed with outstanding troubleshooting and problem resolution skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and team facilitation skills.
• Strong 'customer first' mindset.
• Be a positive team player who drives accountability and is dedicated to respectful collaboration.
• Strong work ethics and a commitment to honest and ethical business practices when dealing with internal and external partners.
• ASQ certification
• Experience in a fast‑paced, high volume manufacturing environment preferred.

Compensation

For this full‑time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $71000 - $131800 / 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 Employer

Pentair 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.