Corporate Quality Engineer

Who is 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 to supply thousands of products for professional builders, contractors, engineers and do-it-yourself consumers around the world.

The Oatey family of companies is consist of brands that are synonymous with quality, integrity, and trust in the plumbing industry. We are Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, GF Thompson, Harvey, Masters, Contact, and Belanger.

What we're looking for...

The Corporate Quality 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. 

Expectations & Accountabilities...

• Work with the R&D team to understand Critical to Quality features and performance requirements for new products.  Assist R&D and operations with new product launches and customer service with handling customer complaints.
• 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 Engineers 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.
• Monitor supplier quality performance with focus on suppliers of Finished Goods Bought (FGB) items.
• Assist suppliers with effective corrective action plans to address product nonconformances and facilitate the Eight Disciplines (8D) process for FGB products.
• Execute and facilitate supplier Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) process
• Perform analytical testing and analysis on materials and products.
• Assists other Operation professionals in establishing, implementing, and maintaining quality management systems.
• Schedule and complete supplier audits, including following up with corrective actions.
• Lead the documentation and training of internal quality processes.
• Support the Supplier Managers with assisting in the management of supplier quality and scorecards.

What you'll need to be successful...

• Three (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.

Qualifications that will set you apart...

• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Quality Engineer certification or Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) training preferred.

Education and Certification

• Associates degree plus relevant work experience required
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Operations or relevant degree preferred

Why Oatey?

• At Oatey, our purpose has always been to deliver quality, build trust and improve lives through the products that we make.  
• Oatey fosters an environment that embraces diversity - acknowledging, valuing, and utilizing the unique experiences and perspectives of our associates. 
• We value Collaboration, Integrity, Respect, Courage, Leadership, and Excellence above all else.  
• Our vision is to remain and continue to grow as a market leader, to enrich the lives of our Associates, to challenge the status quo, and to foster an inclusive environment in every regard.  
• Our purpose, mission, and vision are not possible without the right people, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and rewarding environment for our Associates.  
• Oatey has a total rewards philosophy which encompasses compensation, benefits, work-life effectiveness, recognition, performance management, tuition reimbursement, mental health wellness, and talent development.
• Come join the Oatey team, where we’re big enough to matter and small enough that YOU matter!  

Oatey Total Rewards

• Competitive pay based on experience and merit  
• Annual Cash Profit Sharing (discretionary) 
• Health Insurance for our associates’ averages $100 or less a month (single coverage)  
• Generous benefits including up to $2,700 company contribution to Health Savings Account 
• 401(k) with a 5% company match 
• Tuition reimbursement in an environment that encourages advancement  
• Associate well-being benefits including CALM App and mental health therapy options
• Recognized for our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

At Oatey we are committed to help our Associates grow their career. Apply today and grow with Oatey!