What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Xylem?
Xylem 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.
Are you ready to make a real impact on product quality and continuous improvement? Join our Uniontown team as a Quality Engineer and play a key role in strengthening the systems that power our success. In this dynamic role, you’ll bridge the office and shop floor—driving quality initiatives, leading audits, and collaborating across teams to ensure our products meet the highest standards of excellence.
What You'll Do
This role involves both office and manufacturing floor activities. Appropriate PPE and safety protocols are required. Physical demands may include sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and occasional lifting (25–35 lbs). Flexibility in working hours may be necessary to meet customer and operational needs.
Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position
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
Are you ready to make a real impact on product quality and continuous improvement? Join our Uniontown team as a Quality Engineer and play a key role in strengthening the systems that power our success. In this dynamic role, you’ll bridge the office and shop floor—driving quality initiatives, leading audits, and collaborating across teams to ensure our products meet the highest standards of excellence.
What You'll Do
- Lead root cause analysis and structured problem-solving to drive corrective and preventive actions.
- Manage and maintain CAPA and nonconformance systems to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
- Serve as the facility-wide quality liaison with a focus on key value streams.
- Investigate product and process issues to improve efficiency and performance.
- Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
- Plan and conduct internal audits, mentor internal auditors, and coordinate external audits (ISO, NSF, UL).
- Prepare management review materials and track quality performance metrics.
- Deliver training on quality systems, procedures, and best practices.
- Partner with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers to drive improvement initiatives,
- Bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, and quality systems.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Expertise in root cause analysis, CAPA, and data-driven decision-making.
- Knowledge of ISO 9000, SPC, PPAP, calibration, and inspection systems.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.
- Proficiency in root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
- Background in machine shop, plastics injection molding, or metal casting environments.
- Familiarity with CMMs, vision systems, and other automated measurement tools.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, PPAP reports, and design documentation.
- ASQ-CQE certification or willingness to obtain.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Visio, Project Manager, Windchill, Salesforce, BPCS, ShopVue, Workday, and PC-DMIS.
This role involves both office and manufacturing floor activities. Appropriate PPE and safety protocols are required. Physical demands may include sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and occasional lifting (25–35 lbs). Flexibility in working hours may be necessary to meet customer and operational needs.
Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position
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