Quality Engineer: Lean, Data-Driven Improvement & ISO 9001

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

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.