Senior Process Engineer

Qualitrol; Village of Fairport (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualitrol, a Fortive company, is seeking a Sr. Process Engineer in Fairport, NY to own and drive manufacturing process improvements across tooling and assembly.

You will work on auditing current workflows, optimizing layouts, and leading Kaizen efforts under RBS principles to reduce cycle time and improve quality. The role demands 7+ years in lean manufacturing, strong problem solving with DMAIC/6 Sigma, and collaboration across engineering, quality, and operations.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering with focus on manufacturing or quality systems.
• Minimum 7+ years in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and statistical problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in database tools and programming for reporting.
• Experience with DMAIC, Lean, and SPC methodologies; Green/Black belt preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO9001 quality systems and quality tools (MSA, R&R, PFMEA).
• Familiarity with LabVIEW and SolidWorks is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; team collaboration.
• CAPEX project management experience; ability to mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop area process improvements and project portfolio.
• Investigate, analyze, and determine processes and improvements for products.
• Plan equipment layout and workflow for safe, efficient resource use.
• Lead Kaizen and continuous improvement activities using RBS/5S principles.
• Develop new methods, tooling, test systems, and machine designs to boost productivity.
• Lead manufacturing engineering projects from design to deployment.
• Own troubleshooting of quality issues with RCA and drive CAPA actions.
• Mentor peers and early career engineers; uphold quality standards.
• Support Health, Safety and Environmental rules and regulations.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Process improvement

DMAIC

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

CAPA

KPI tracking

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BS Electrical Engineering

BS Mechanical Engineering

Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Tools

Minitab

JMP

LabVIEW

SolidWorks

Database tools

Job description

Why this is a great place to work…

It all starts with the people and the culture. You will love working with colleagues who have a genuine desire to innovate and solve complex problems. This keeps us wired. Our culture is one of continuous improvement. We each come into work every day striving to make the organization a little better than it was the day before. We ask the tough questions and push each other to be bold. This occurs in an environment that fosters authenticity and transparency. There are no games. No hidden agenda. No politics. What you see one day is what you will get any other day. Qualitrol associates enjoy the autonomy, breadth of responsibility and creativity that are part of a smaller, entrepreneurial environment while leveraging resources, best practices and career opportunities from a fortune 500 company, Fortive.

Role: Sr. Process Engineer

Location: Fairport, NY

Why this is a great place to work…

It all starts with the people and the culture. You will love working with colleagues who have a genuine desire to innovate and solve complex problems. This keeps us wired. Our culture is one of continuous improvement. We each come into work every day striving to make the organization a little better than it was the day before. We ask the tough questions and push each other to be bold. This occurs in an environment that fosters authenticity and transparency. There are no games. No hidden agenda. No politics. What you see one day is what you will get any other day. Qualitrol associates enjoy the autonomy, breadth of responsibility and creativity that are part of a smaller, entrepreneurial environment while leveraging resources, best practices and career opportunities from a fortune 500 company, Fortive.

Your Impact

This position involves ownership of planning and overseeing quality and production improvements, using verification and production ramp-up of tooling and equipment involved in assembling of the instruments, controls and monitors used in the Electric Utility Transmission and Distribution Industry.

Here’s Where You’ll Demonstrate Your Competencies

• Ownership and development of area process improvement and project portfolio.
• Investigate, analyze, develop, and determine processes and process improvements for new and existing products.
• Plan equipment layout and workflow to maintain safe and efficient utilization of plant resources.
• Coordinate Kaizen and other continuous improvement activities with special emphasis on RBS (Ralliant Business System) principles that include standard work, one-piece flow, visual controls,5S, and variability reduction.
• Lead in the development of new methods, tooling, test systems, and machine designs that reduce cycle time and improve productivity and quality.
• Lead in the planning, research, design and development of manufacturing engineering projects.
• Ownership of troubleshooting internal and external quality issues by performing root cause analysis (RCA, 5 Why, 8D) and driving corrective and preventative actions (CAPA)
• Mentor and coach peers and early career engineers
• Perform duties in accordance with established quality standards.
• Perform such similar, comparable or related duties as may be required.
• Actively support Health, Safety and Environmental rules and regulations.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• BS Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 7+ years in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated analytical/statistical problem-solving skills. Familiarity with statistical methods and software (Minitab, JMP, etc.).
• Proficient in database tools and ability to use programing language for modifying/maintaining databases and reporting purposes.
• Proven experience in process improvement, problem solving, and knowledge of process control methodologies such as DMAIC, 6, Lean, and SPC. Certifications (Green belt, Black belt, etc.) preferred.
• DFM and/or Lean production flow knowledge.
• Knowledge of Quality Systems (ISO9001) and demonstrated proficiency with quality tools (MSA, R&R, PFMEA).
• Working knowledge of Lab View and SolidWorks is preferred.
• Hands-on mechanical ability, solving tooling and equipment challenges.
• Ability to integrate and work well in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide positive, consistent communication with associates throughout the organization.
• Organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience integrating automation technology and vision systems a plus.
• CAPEX project management experience.
• Driven to get results and make impactful changes.
• Demonstrated ability to own and manage change.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills.

Working Conditions

• Office and Factory environment.
• Safety glasses required while on factory floor.
• Overtime may be required.

Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life - faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About Qualitrol

QUALITROL manufactures monitoring and protection devices for high value electrical assets and OEM manufacturing companies. Established in 1945, QUALITROL produces thousands of different types of products on demand and customized to meet our individual customers’ needs. We are the largest and most trusted global leader for partial discharge monitoring, asset protection equipment and information products across power generation, transmission, and distribution. At Qualitrol, we are redefining condition-based monitoring.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 83400.00-155000.00

QUALITROL manufactures monitoring and protection devices for high value electrical assets and OEM manufacturing companies. Established in 1945, QUALITROL produces thousands of different types of products on demand and customized to meet our individual customers’ needs. We are the largest and most trusted global leader for partial discharge monitoring, asset protection equipment and information products across power generation, transmission, and distribution. At Qualitrol, we are redefining condition-based monitoring.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 83400.00-155000.00