Product Quality Engineer

CEL Critical Power – Powering the AI Revolution:

CEL has an opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing US business, where you will have an opportunity to make a significant impact on our immediate and long-term success of our Supply Chain function. 

CEL is an Irish based 40-year manufacturer, distributor and exporter of electrical switchgear and controls, and related products and services, now focused on the supplying the global Data Centre industry.

Operating from our newly acquired 400,000ft2 facility in Williamsburg, Virginia, we aim to double in size each year for the next three years.

CEL is led by a hard-working team who follow traditional working practices, value collaboration, continuous improvement, excellence in quality and commercial curiosity; this is your chance to develop your career as part of a dynamic US SMT who will shape the future of our business.

We strongly believe that seeking out and hiring the most diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create an exceptional and innovative workplace for our employees which will deliver excellence in service to our customers.

We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experience to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

About The Role:
Reporting to the Quality Manager, we are seeking a highly driven Product Quality Engineer to ensure that our assembly process consistently delivers finished products that meet stringent electrical, mechanical and regulatory requirements.  You will be responsible for ensuring that all manufacturing processes and products perform on a consistent basis to meet CEL’s quality standards and customer requirements. This role focuses on process development and control, defect prevention and continuous improvement in a complex manufacturing environment.  The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, experience with electrical / mechanical components and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing:

Quality Assurance in Manufacturing:

• Develop and maintain quality control plans for production processes.
• Monitor and audit manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with product specifications.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues, including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions.
• Verify the effectiveness of permanent corrective actions over time to ensure there is no recurrence.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to reduce defects and improve process capability.
• Implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance quality performance.
• Support continuous improvement projects across production lines.

Customer & Compliance Requirements:

• Ensure products meet UL and other relevant electrical standards.
• Manage documentation for quality compliance and certifications.
• Liaise with customers on quality-related concerns and provide technical support.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Track and report key quality metrics e.g. 1st Pass yield, scrap rate, and defect rates.
• Prepare monthly quality performance reports for management.
• Use statistical tools to analyse trends and predict potential issues.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with engineering, production and supply chain teams.
• Support new product introduction with quality planning and validation.
• Train operators and staff on quality standards and best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related).

• +5 years of Quality Engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Six Sigma Green / Black Belt or equivalent certification.
• Strong understanding of electrical / mechanical components and assemblies.
• Experience with internal audits, PPAP, FMEA, control plans and statistical process control.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis tools (8D, Ishikawa, 5 Whys).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Excellent communication and supplier-facing negotiation skills.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• A dynamic and growing team focused on innovation and excellence