What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Quality Engineer position at Itron?
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.
Itron is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer for our West Union, SC facility. This position will report to the Principal Quality Engineer with a focus of work on quality system and process improvements. This position will work with and lead cross functional teams to drive systems projects and continuous improvement. This role will also have a primary responsibility for UL audits and assist with internal as well as external audits for the site.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Own and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives within the QMS, proposing and implementing enhancements to processes, tools, and systems to drive overall quality performance and operational excellence.
- Manage site level UL audits and required responses
- Assist with internal and external audits and support required responses or corrective actions
- Create or update documents governing quality systems processes (SOPs, WIs)
- Provide training on quality topics or process updates
- Analyze and trend data for quality performance processes or metrics
- Report on improvement projects or 8-D status and/or results to leadership or cross functional teams
Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- 5 years of experience as a Quality Engineer or related experience.
- Working knowledge of ISO9001 or other similar quality standards
- ISO lead auditor or internal auditor experience
- Cross functional team leadership
- Experience working with UL regulated products and facilitating UL audits
- Familiarity with revising and managing quality risk documents (FMEA, DFMEA, Risk Assessments)
- Experience with 8-D and Root Cause Analysis Tools
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Certified Lead Auditor
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
- Lean Six Sigma Trained or Certified
- Experienced or Certified Trainer
Travel: 0-10%
Benefits Info:
This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, and more!
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Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!
The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.
Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off