Quality Engineer

Rotork; Rochester (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotork is seeking a Quality Engineer to join the Quality Department at our facility in the United States. You will drive product quality and internal processes, partner with operations, and implement effective corrective actions.

You will lead root cause analysis, CAPA, supplier qualification, and audits to ensure ISO 9001 compliance, while creating quality metrics and robust procedures. This role demands cross-functional collaboration and process excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quality, Engineering or manufacturing or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Ideally 5 years’ minimum of relevant experience in a mixed volume, assembly environment.
• Excellent problem solving techniques – CAPA, 8D, 5 Whys desirable.
• In depth understanding of the manufacturing process within a component and assembly environment.
• Experienced in Supplier Management and Driving improvements within the supply chain.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Strong ability in reading and interpreting complex drawings/blueprints to understand parameters of components/products.
• Familiarity with basic GD&T.
• Knowledgeable in the use of inspection and test equipment including, but not limited to micrometres, callipers, dial indicators, height gages, gage pins, gage blocks, and thread gages.
• Knowledgeable about current quality system standards such as ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of effective corrective actions through robust root cause analysis and facilitation with process owners.
• Provide support to manufacturing to develop effective procedures/work instructions that meet ISO9001.
• Customer Concern/Complaints/Query: become involved in root cause identification and actions.
• Supplier Management: approve suppliers and improve the quality of externally supplied parts.
• Root Cause, Corrective & Preventative Actions: problem solving with process owners to drive improvements.
• Creating Quality Awareness: create visual quality metrics and communicate to the business.
• Quality Management System: support procedures/work instructions meeting ISO9001 and standards.
• Process Audits: assist in development of process audit plan and execution.
• Internal Audit: review the business to ensure methodologies are followed.
• Cost of Quality: implement methodologies for cost of quality.

Skills

CAPA

8D

5 Whys

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Quality/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

GD&T

Inspection equipment

Job description

Job Description

Purpose of Job:

The Quality Engineer is a key member of the Quality Department to facilitate the growth and robustness of the quality activities associated within the Rotork Factory. They are responsible for working within the Quality Team to drive excellence with respect to product quality and internal processes. They will also work closely with operations personnel in cross functional teams.

Key Responsibilities and Outcomes:

• Implementation of effective corrective actions through robust root cause analysis and facilitation with process owners
• Provide support to manufacturing to develop effective procedures/work instructions that meet the requirements of ISO9001 and other quality management standards
• Customer Concern/Complaints/Query: Become actively involved in the root cause identification, corrective actions and preventative actions of customer issues
• Supplier Management: Approval of suppliers establishing appropriate levels of control commensurate to the nature of the product supplied and the supplier capability; continuously improve the quality of externally supplied parts; manage the qualification of new parts or changes to parts
• Root Cause, Corrective & Preventative Actions: Problem solving techniques, internal and supplier issues; establish robust RCCM through facilitation with process owners; drive improvements to products and processes through the use of performance data
• Creating Quality Awareness: Create visual awareness of quality metrics and communication to the business
• Quality Management System: Provide support to manufacturing to develop effective procedures/work instructions that meet the requirements of ISO9001 and other quality management standards
• Process Audits: Assist in the development of a process audit plan and execute
• Internal Audit: Review the business to ensure department methodologies, processes and procedures are being adhered to
• Cost of Quality: Implement methodologies for establishing “cost of quality”

Qualifications

• Degree in Quality, Engineering or manufacturing or equivalent relevant qualification
• Ideally 5 years’ minimum of relevant experience in a mixed volume, assembly environment
• Excellent problem solving techniques – CAPA, 8D, 5 Whys desirable
• In depth understanding of the manufacturing process within a component and assembly environment
• Experienced in Supplier Management and Driving improvements within the supply chain
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Strong ability in reading and interpreting complex drawings/blueprints to understand parameters of
• components/products.
• Familiarity with basic GD&T
• Knowledgeable in the use of inspection and test equipment including, but not limited to micrometres,
• callipers, dial indicators, height gages, gage pins, gage blocks, and thread gages.
• Knowledgeable about current quality system standards such as ISO 9001.

Additional Information

Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow of liquids, gases and powders across many industries worldwide.
Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.
For over sixty years, the world has relied on us to create the things that keep everything moving. From oil and gas to water and shipping, pharmaceuticals and food- these are the flows on which our modern world depends.
Today we're respected and admired for our people, performance and products. Our success flows from our commitment to engineering excellence, and that's what we will always pursue, safely and sustainably.
Rotork is going through an exciting period of change and growth, building on our existing market success. It's a great time to join us and make an impact in shaping the future of our business.

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