What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Quality Engineer position at AIT Global, Inc.?
Job Title: Design Quality Engineer
Location: Danbury, CT
Location: Danbury, CT
Position Overview:
We are seeking a hands-on Design Quality Engineer to support product quality, root cause investigation, and corrective action implementation for fuel cell components and systems.
This role is focused on closing the loop between manufacturing, quality, and design engineering by leading Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA/CAR) and driving design improvements based on production and field performance.
This role is focused on closing the loop between manufacturing, quality, and design engineering by leading Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA/CAR) and driving design improvements based on production and field performance.
The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation and enjoys working across functions-combining data analysis, problem-solving, and hands-on investigation to improve product reliability and manufacturability in a 24/7 production environment.
CAPA / Root Cause Leadership:
- Lead root cause investigations for product nonconformances, production issues, and field failures
- Utilize structured methods (5 Whys, Fishbone, DOE, 8D, Six Sigma tools) to identify root causes
- Drive CAPA/CAR to closure
Design Quality & Continuous Improvement:
- Translate production and quality issues into design improvements (ECR/ECOs)
- Evaluate tolerance stack-ups, materials, and failure modes (FMEA/DFM)
- Drive systemic improvements to reduce repeat failures
Manufacturing & MRB Support:
- Support MRB/disposition decisions
- Clarify specifications and support deviation decisions
Supplier Quality Interface:
- Support supplier nonconformances and corrective actions
- Partner with supply chain on technical issues
Data Analysis & Collaboration:
- Support analysis of scrap, yield, and field performance data
- Collaborate across Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Procurement
Required Qualifications:
- Education: BS degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering or relevant discipline.
- Experience: 5 10 years experience, with root cause and problem-solving in a manufacturing environment