Sr Quality Engineer

Wieland North America, Inc; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Wieland North America, Inc in Waterbury, CT is seeking a Sr. Quality Engineer to improve production processes and the quality of copper and stainless steel alloys, ensuring cost-effective manufacturing.

This on-site role requires 15-25% travel and supports a safety‑driven, collaborative culture. Base salary range is $100,000 to $115,000 per year, with the possibility of a variable compensation plan based on company performance within the fiscal year.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering or science (preferred).
• 4-7 years’ experience in a quality engineering role or equivalent.
• Familiar with ASTM standards for copper base and stainless steel; able to interpret.
• Experience with SAP ERP system (preferred).
• Experience in metals processing industry for copper-base and stainless-steel alloys.
• Understanding of metals processing equipment (rolling mills, annealing furnaces, leveling lines, slitting).
• ISO 9001, TS 16949 standards knowledge; internal auditor certification.

Responsibilities

• Implement quality policy and procedures for laboratory personnel under QMS.
• Accept/reject base stock material per specifications; authorize remakes as needed.
• Change processing routers to match available resources.
• Authorize rework of non-conforming material to meet specs.
• Reject non-conforming material on the shop floor and initiate remakes.
• Ensure strong adherence to Wieland safety culture.
• Develop quality steps for new and existing products.
• Support ISO 9000 quality system audits and internal audits.
• Perform internal and process audits for ISO 9001 certification.
• Assist in management review meetings for quality management.
• Review customer complaints and rejections; determine disposition.
• Assist with calibration system and supplier quality needs.

Skills

Quality engineering experience

Root cause analysis

Effective communication

Analytical thinking

Metals processing knowledge

Six Sigma Yellow Belt

ISO 9001 awareness

TS 16949 awareness

Problem solving

Customer requirement handling

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering or science (preferred)

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Overview

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities.With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do:safety,ambition,optimism,reliability,ownership,diversity, &respect.

Wieland is hiring a Sr. Quality Engineer. The Sr. Quality Engineer will be responsible for improving production processes and the quality of the material to manufacture copper and stainless steel-alloy strips cost effectively.. This role is located in Waterbury, CT and will be fully on-site. While this role is local, occasional travel to other locations will be required (15-25% travel).

Base Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year.

May be eligible for a variable compensation plan bonus based upon company performance within fiscal year cycle.

At Wieland, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be based upon various factors unique to each individual that may include but are not limited to years of experience, industry knowledge, technical skills, education, qualifications, etc.

Responsibilities

Sr. Quality Engineer Responsibilities:

• Implement company's quality policy and procedures for laboratory personnel, utilizing the Quality Management System.
• Accept/reject base stock material based upon conformity or non-conformity to purchasing material specifications.
• Change processing routers as needed to accommodate available resources. (I think the process engineer does routers?)
• Authorize rework of non-conforming material to meet customer specifications.
• Reject material on the shop floor if it is non-conforming and initiate remakes.
• Authorize material return from the customers .
• Strong adherence to Wieland Safety Culture
• Develop quality steps for new and existing products.
• Assist with management of ISO 9000 quality systemand internal auditor of the ISO 9000 quality management system.
• Perform internal and process audits as required by our ISO 9001 certification
• Help organize and manage management review meetingsfor quality management system
• Assistsin all quality audit functions from both customers and outside surveillance audits.
• Review mechanical properties of processed material to meet customer specifications and make processing changes as needed.
• Evaluate non-conformance of in-process material anddeterminematerial disposition for rework, reject or remake.
• Support Sales and Technical Service needs as related to customer expectations, including dimensional layouts and capability studies, and root cause investigation.
• Evaluate customer complaintsand rejections.
• Determinedisposition of returned material.
• Assist with administering calibration system
• Assistmanufacturing with procedures,processing,and material issues.
• Conduct experiments to develop processing parameters for new items or new alloys and also to evaluate the cause of non-conformance.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Monitor and track process variables for Continuous Improvement of mechanical properties

Sr. Quality Engineer Qualifications:

• Associate orbachelor’s degree in engineering or science (preferred).
• 4-7 years’ experience in a quality engineering role or similar work experience equivalent.
• Familiar with ASTM standards for copper base and Stainless Steel and able to interpret standard.
• Familiar with SAP ERP system (preferred)
• Experience in themetalsprocessing industry for copper-baseandstainless-steelalloys - preferred.
• Understanding of metalsprocessing equipment such as rolling mills, annealing furnaces, leveling lines,slittingequipment andtheir capabilities – (preferred).
• Ability tounderstandmetallurgical properties within the various metal systems
• Knowledgeable in ISO 9001, TS 16949 standards (internal auditor certification)
• Effective Root Cause analysis skills
• Familiarity with SPC, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, and Quality Improvement Techniques.
• Ability to effectively communicate to customers, theirneedsand their requirements
• Certified SixSigma- Minimum– yellow belt– preferred
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
• Work Environment is a Manufacturing facility with a Laboratory.
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization and handle confidential information.
• Basic Understanding of Electroplating of metal strip products – (preferred)

Qualifications

Joining Wieland’s team gives you…

• Benefits-Starting on Day 1!Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings- 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance- Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in ourunique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is anequal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.