If you are excited and passionate about helping#LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today!  Xylem, Inc.is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues.  We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions.At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paidVolunteer Program, Xylem Watermark!

THE ROLE:The Quality Engineer will be responsible for product assessment, continuous monitoring and ultimate effectiveness of quality and delivery performance that will meet and exceed customer satisfaction. This role will enhance and enable Sensus’ productivity and product quality, while decreasing the cost of quality related issues. This role has a large focus on proactively ensuring Sensus receives material and components that are within specification from external suppliers and meet or exceed the demands of the intended application by ensuring suppliers implement and maintain adequate quality control processes and systems. This role will follow and continue to further develop all aspects of the Advanced Product Quality Planning process (APQP).Weoffer a full benefits package to include Flexible Time Off (FTO)forsalaried positions, health, dental, vision, investment savings plan, and additional miscellaneous benefits. 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

• Gain a detailed understanding of a specific Sensus’ product design, including materials and manufacturing requirements while working in cross functional teams
• Develop and implement documentation to support APQP processes; including but not limited to Process Flow, PFMEA’s, Control Plans, Inspection Plans, and data collection formats
• Perform and Analyze Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility studies (Gage R&R) through techniques such as Minitab or Excel workbooks
• Facilitate Root Cause Analysis through various problem-solving tools and techniques on internal concerns or external customer concerns/returns
• Submit document change request for improvements while periodically auditing for effectiveness and sustainability.
• Manage supplier performance by developing and implementing supplier Quality Control strategies through APQP activities and supplier PPAP’s and/or annual layouts
• Implement risk analysis processes (ex: Correlation or Target meters) and documentation to identify and remediate potential quality issues
• Issue and manage CAR’s to internal and external suppliers for non-conforming defective product through Helix software
• Participate in supplier credit process for non-conforming defective product returns
• Support Procurement and Commodity Managers in identifying potential supplier risks and perform trade-off analysis
• Train suppliers on vendor management programs; APQP/PPAP’s, supplier rating program, and/or scorecards.
• Assist with internal programs to identify and qualify suppliers that meet engineering requirements, procurement priorities, and characteristics (ex: incoming inspections)
• Participate in Watermark, corporate social responsibility program working in local communities to support environmental and volunteer services to our regions

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field or equivalent experience
• Quality ASQ certification a plus
• 4+ years’ work experience in Quality and/or manufacturing environments
• Ability to read, edit, modify, approve, and release mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Demonstrated strong partnering skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Working knowledge of ISO procedures, ASTM Standards, and Quality Management Systems
• Knowledge of fundamental quality topics and metrics (ex: APQP, PPAP, SPC, 8D Methodology, and Process Capabilities)
• Experience using and implementing Lean Manufacturing principles; problem solving techniques, 5S, value stream mapping, business process improvement mapping, first pass yield, lost time analysis, etc.
• Ability to provide informative and professional assistance when working with suppliers, customers, and co-workers
• Demonstration of excellent written and oral communication skills with the flexibility and ability to work across functional areas and at various organizational levels
• Ability to prioritize numerous responsibilities and multi-task to develop and produce accurate, professional and error-free documentation in a timely manner achieving due dates
• Demonstration of excellent leadership skills
• Ability and willingness to mentor and coach others nurturing a culture rich in the effective use of quality tools and practices that provide consistent results and outstanding process quality
• Willing to travel up to 20% to customers, meter shops, and/or suppliers domestically and worldwide for problem solving, auditing, and new product development activities

DAY IN THE LIFE:

In this role, the working environment is a typical manufacturing plant environment under the following conditions: noise, fumes, dust, and high voltage electric current.   Some duties are performed outdoors and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.Physical requirements include: good vision and hearing; ability to stand and walk, lift and carry up to 35 pounds. Travel required is up to 20%.

At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG).  Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace.  Xylemprohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.

Join the global Xylem team today!Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world’s water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor, and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential, and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolioofsmart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities.

Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position.  Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.  Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.