Quality Validation Engineer

FHLB Des Moines; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 67,078 - 103,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Oatey in Minnesota seeks a Quality Validation Engineer to analyze test data, identify defects, and drive corrective actions. You will partner with NPD to define CTQ features and validate product performance against design intent.

You will contribute to DFMEA and PFMEA, develop validation plans, support PFMEA CTQ coverage with RPN weighting, and train teams on analytical equipment while promoting ISO, Lean, and Six Sigma continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Quality Engineering experience.
• Knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, MSA, PPAP, SPC and RCA concepts.
• Experience with ISO, Lean or Six Sigma programs.
• Ability to document and communicate quality plans clearly.

Responsibilities

• Work with the NPD team to understand CTQ features and performance requirements.
• Contribute to DFMEA, ensuring CTQ features have appropriate RPN weights.
• Develop a design validation plan to meet or exceed design intent.
• Collaborate with Quality Managers to address PFMEA CTQs.
• Investigate potential design flaws and support QF processes.
• Operate and train others on analytical quality equipment and software.

Skills

Quality engineering

Problem solving

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Listening

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Operations

ASQ Quality Engineer certification or AIAG training

Tools

APQP

PFMEA

MSA

PPAP

SPC

DFMEA

CMM

Optical comparator

Job description

2300 Vierling Drive West, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 United States of AmericaWhy Oatey?Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, Oatey Canada, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.At Oatey, we're doing big things — and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world. Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?Position Summary:The Quality Validation Engineer analyzes test data to determine the causes of defects, failures, or flaws and helps facilitate corrective measures. The role will improve product quality by evaluating and challenging the design of new and existing products.Position Responsibilities:Work with the NPD team to understand Critical to Quality features and performance requirements for new products.Contribute to Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) effort by ensuring Critical to Quality features (CTQ’s) are properly documented and that appropriate Risk Priority Numbers (RPN) weights have been applied.Develop a design validation plan that ensures product performance meets or exceeds design intent.Work closely with site Quality Manager or Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) adequately addresses all CTQ’s.Support the QF process by investigating product for potential design flaws.Operate, maintain, and train associates on key analytical equipment and software used for technical quality analysis.Knowledge and Experience:RequiredThree (3) to five (5) years of Quality Engineering experience.In-depth knowledge of quality and quality management processes. [Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools, Root Cause Analysis, etc.).Experience with operating analytical quality measurement systems (Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM), optical comparator, etc.).Industry experience with multiple types of material processing (Molding, metal processing and/or chemical processing).Excellent problem-solving skills. Experience working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and web-based tools.Communication Skills: demonstrated ability to develop, synthesize, and present material orally and in writing in an articulate and concise manner.Stand-up presentation skills.Demonstrated ability to listen to and process other’s point of view.Experience in formal quality processes such as ISO, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other well developed continuous improvement programs.Education and Certification:RequiredAmerican Society for Quality (ASQ) Quality Engineer certification or Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) training preferred.Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Operations.Compensation Range for the Position:$67,078.00 - $85,524.50 - $103,971.00 USDOffer amount determined by experience and review of internal talent.Oatey Total RewardsGenerous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balanceAnnual Discretionary Cash Profit SharingImmediate eligibility and vesting in 401(k), including 100% company match, up to 5% of eligible compensationMarket leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependentsSignificant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associatesPaid Maternity and Paid Parental LeaveTuition reimbursementA strong set of complementary resources to support associate well-being, including resource groups, EAP, and dedicated mental health support.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.Protect Yourself from Recruitment ScamsOatey is committed to a safe and transparent hiring process. Please be aware of fraudulent recruiting communications.How to recognize official Oatey communication:Emails will come from @oatey.com or [e-mail] do not use unofficial or misspelled domainsWhat Oatey will never do:Ask for payment or fees at any stageRequest sensitive personal or financial information early in the processMake a job offer without interviewsIf something seems suspicious, do not engage. Instead, verify roles through our careers site and please make us aware by contacting [e-mail] .