Senior Quality Engineer

Xylem Water Solutions Netherlands; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer Program

Xylem Watermark

Job summary

Xylem is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer in Yellow Springs, Ohio, with a hybrid work arrangement. You will lead quality improvement initiatives across manufacturing, drive CAPA, and ensure regulatory compliance with ISO 9001/13485 and FDA QMSR, collaborating with engineering and operations.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in quality engineering, strong analytical skills, and experience with statistics (Minitab preferred). You will mentor engineers and support customer issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years of quality engineering experience.
• Experience in ISO 9001/13485 and FDA QMSR.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with statistics and process capability studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing escapes and improving yields.
• Develop, implement and monitor quality metrics and CAPA programs.
• Conduct internal/process audits, verification/validation activities, and compliance assessments.
• Support ISO 9001/13485 and regulatory quality systems and teams.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and NPD to improve quality and reliability.
• Mentor junior Quality Engineers and support field issues.

Skills

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Statistical analysis

Process controls

Quality systems

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Job description

## Senior Quality EngineerApply: Hybrid: Yellow Springs, Ohio: Full time: Posted Today: R51544Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.**The Role** We're seeking a Sr. Quality Engineer to play a critical role in advancing product quality, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving process improvements across our manufacturing operations. If you're passionate about root cause analysis, quality systems, statistical analysis, and leading impactful improvement initiatives, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. **What You'll Do:** * Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing product escapes, improving yields, and enhancing customer satisfaction.* Develop, implement, and monitor quality metrics to evaluate process effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.* Conduct internal audits, process audits, verification and validation activities, and compliance assessments.* Support and maintain ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and applicable regulatory quality system requirements.* Drive root cause investigations, corrective actions, and preventive actions (CAPA).* Perform process capability studies, statistical analysis, and trend reporting to support data-driven decision-making.* Design and execute product verification and validation test plans.* Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and New Product Development teams to improve product quality and reliability.* Mentor Quality Engineers and represent the Quality department in cross-functional meetings.* Support customers and technical teams in resolving product quality concerns and field issues. **What You'll Bring:** * Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.* 5-7 years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, product development, or quality systems.* Experience working within ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA QMSR, or similar regulated environments.* Strong understanding of quality tools, root cause analysis, CAPA, verification and validation, and process controls.* Experience with statistical analysis and process capability studies.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.* Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. **Preferred Qualifications:** * ASQ certifications such as CQE, CQT, CCT, or CRE.* Experience with Minitab or similar statistical software.* Knowledge of electronic products, manufacturing processes, and quality systems.* Experience supporting regulated manufacturing environments.*#LI-JO2*Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation