Quality Engineer - Manufacturing

FuelCell Energy Solutions GmbH; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid leave

Job summary

FuelCell Energy seeks a highly motivated Quality Engineer to join its Torrington manufacturing and product engineering teams. You will proactively ensure quality in internal processes and incoming materials, supporting ISO-9001 requirements and Lean Six Sigma initiatives.

With 5+ years in quality engineering, you will define process controls, lead investigations, and drive continuous improvement across value streams, supplier quality, and design interfaces to deliver reliable power plant

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering.
• Expertise in Lean Six Sigma and ISO-9001 quality systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings and measurements.
• Cross-functional collaboration across manufacturing and product engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide Quality interface within Torrington Manufacturing and Product Engineering to ensure requirements are understood and satisfied.
• Qualify, control, monitor, and improve internal manufacturing processes using Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Define Process Qualification, required levels of process capability, and process controls.
• Drive Supplier Quality via audits, supplier surveys, and follow-up audits to assess capabilities.
• Participate in Design and Product Development to align CTQ with process requirements.
• Lead investigations and corrective/preventive actions using 8D framework.
• Support continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Develop, execute and analyze quality reporting measures; report to management on issues and trends.
• Occasional travel up to 15%; able to travel between Torrington and Danbury, CT.

Skills

Six Sigma Green Belt

Lean Six Sigma

Statistical Analysis

Quality Engineering

Cross-functional Teamwork

Technical Drawings

Education

BS Mechanical Eng

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

FuelCell Energy is redefining how the world produces and uses power. As a leading clean energy technology company, we're helping businesses, communities, utilities, and data centers meet growing energy demands with reliable, always-on power solutions.
With nearly a gigawatt of fuel cell platforms deployed worldwide, we're accelerating the transition to a more resilient energy future. Join a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry pioneers who are tackling some of the world's most complex energy challenges while shaping the next generation of sustainable power.
Your work here won't just power facilities. It will help power the future.
The pay for this position ranges from $1075500 - $119000.
Overview
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Quality Engineer to join our fast-paced, dynamic team and support FCE’s business plan by effectively and proactively ensuring the highest possible quality levels of our power plant products.
Responsibilities
The Quality Engineer is responsible for proactively ensuring the quality output of internal manufacturing processes and the quality levels for incoming purchased materials used in the manufacturing process.

• Provides Quality interface and expertise within Torrington Manufacturing and Product Engineering to pro-actively assure that product requirements are well developed, understood, and satisfied.
• Qualifies, controls, monitors, and continuously improves internal manufacturing processes using Lean Six Sigma tools as part of the FCE Value Stream Teams.
• Defines Process Qualification processes, required levels of process capability, and process controls to ensure that Cost of Quality goals are achieved.
• Drives Supplier Quality via conducting supplier surveys, on-site audits, and follow up audits, to qualify and assess supplier’s quality and manufacturing capabilities. Support the supplier qualification process, surveillance program and supplier development programs.
• Participates in the Design and Product Development Process as a representative of Manufacturing Quality to connect product Critical to Quality (CTQ) requirements with process requirements and ensuring successful execution of related Verification and Validation plans.
• Drives supplier actions to verify part and process quality at the supplier’s location to reduce the need for incoming inspection activities.
• Leads and participates in investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive action solutions as needed using Lean Six Sigma tools applied in an 8D framework.
• Supports the continuous improvement of FCE’s Quality Management System (QMS) processes and related documentation.
• Develops, executes and analyzes quality-reporting measures and periodically reports to management on quality issues, supplier performance, non-conformances, corrective actions, trends and losses, always with a plan included for resolution and/or improvement.
• Provides statistical expertise to the Value Stream Team to ensure actions and decisions are based on the most statistically significant information possible.
• Performs Internal Audits in accordance with ISO-9001 and internal requirements.
• Other tasks as assigned.
• Occasional Domestic and International Travel may be required up to 15%.

Qualifications
Education: B.S. degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering or related engineering degree required.
Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in Quality Engineering required; Applicable Manufacturing Process Engineering experience with some level of Quality Engineering will be considered.
The ideal candidate must be well versed in quality engineering processes such as quality planning, process and product qualification, development, integration, monitoring, auditing, corrective/preventative action, and continuous improvement. In addition, this individual must have the ability to work with all levels of the organization as a cross-functional team member.
Candidate Must Have Demonstrable Knowledge/experience In

• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher; or demonstrated application of statistical concepts (e.g. Lean Six Sigma tool application or Reliability Engineering). Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
• Demonstrated use of Lean Six Sigma tools to manufacturing process qualification, control, root cause & corrective action, and continuous improvement. E.g. MSA, DoE, SPC, FMEA, 5 Whys, etc.
• Experience in one or more of the following manufacturing categories: assembly, welding and/or coating processes; metal forming or stamping processes; sheet metal fabrication; welded fabrications chemical reactor / refinery processes; and / or continuous or discrete component manufacturing from basic chemical constituents (e.g. alloy/oxide powders & solvents in a tape casting process).
• Must have knowledge of inspection methods and techniques.
• Experience utilizing standard mechanical, chemical and electrical measurement instruments and functional gauges.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and product requirements.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Demonstrable ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently.
• Cross functional team leadership skills
• Excellent computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of ISO9001 quality systems, policies and procedures preferred.
• Experience with ERP and database system use preferred.
  

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Must be able to work physically in the manufacturing plant or construction site, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety gloves, hard hats, safety shoes, etc., as designated
• Lifting up to 25 pounds, walking (standing) in/on a large manufacturing plant, on concrete flooring or uneven installation/construction site for extended periods of time
• Periodic bending, reaching - working with both hands and arms in full range of motion; and climbing ladders required to perform inspection of incoming, installed or manufactured parts
• Ability to hear or be aware of audible danger alerts
• Ability to remain on feet and move from area to area within a supplier shop or construction site
• Computer work for extended periods of time is also required
• Ability to distinguish color
• Occasional Domestic and International Travel may be required: up to 15%
• Able to travel between Torrington and Danbury, CT locations regularly
• Ability to obtain/maintain a valid passport and travel without restriction internationally is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer
FuelCell Energy is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and safe work environment for people of all backgrounds.

We offer a competitive compensation package as well as comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life/disability insurance, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, and generous paid leave.
The successful candidate is required to complete a drug screen, criminal background check, and employment and education verification.
FuelCell Energy, Inc. is committed to ensuring that its application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all U.S. job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please send an email with your resume to [e-mail] or contact us by calling 860-496-2222. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.
NOTE: This dedicated phone line and email address are designed exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be acknowledged. A response to your request may take up to two business days.
No agency submissions please. Resumes submitted to any FuelCell Energy employee without a current, signed and valid contract in place with the FuelCell Energy Recruiting team for this position will become the property of FuelCell Energy and no agency fees will be paid.
For more information about FuelCell Energy and our available openings, please visit our website: https://www.fuelcellenergy.com/careers
We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with FuelCell Energy. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.