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Quality Engineer

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Xylem

Xylem

5,001-10,000 employees

Water technology solutions for sustainability

Data & Analytics
Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy

Senior

Auburn, NY, USA

Category
QA & Testing
Manual Testing
Quality Assurance
Requirements
  • Project Management skills
  • High degree of Root Cause problem solving capability
  • BS degree in Engineering or technical field
  • Experience in manufacturing environment minimum three (3) years
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Reliability/Warranty Engineering experience
  • Broad knowledge of ISO9001 Quality Standard
  • Broad knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Blueprint Reading, Basic Metrology
  • Broad knowledge of PFMEA and Quality Plan Development
  • Strong Statistical ability and experience including Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility, Statistical Process Control, Process Capability and Design of Experiments
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (preferred but not required)
  • ISO Lead Auditor (preferred but not required)
  • Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification (preferred but not required)
  • Experience in the machining and/or mechanical assembly industry (preferred but not required)
Responsibilities
  • Serves as a mentor to other Quality Engineers
  • Manage and execute the strategic projects related to Quality Assurance
  • Promote use of new technologies to innovate and provide a competitive advantage.
  • Ensure developed products meet quality and reliability goals. Serve as consultant for launched product continual improvement and assist in troubleshooting customers’ product related concerns.
  • Provide treatment process technical support to sales, tendering, field service, engineering and project management staff.
  • Develop practical and innovative ways to identify and meet goals from concept process development to new product launch.
  • Mentor / train operators in quality assurance (QA) concepts and quality control (QC) methods
  • Member of the Material Review Board (MRB).
  • Communicate and resolve quality issues and apply root cause analysis to drive corrective and preventive actions
  • Work on continuous improvement activities. These may include participating in, and/or leading Quality Improvement Teams
  • Provide quality reports and review trending on assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Conduct failure investigations and problem analysis regarding customer complaints, stock evaluations, warranty returns, and CAPAs (internal or audit CAPAs).
  • Support to Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, Inspection, Distribution and/or Product Development Groups in order to assure quality.

Xylem develops solutions to address global water challenges using smart technology. The company provides hardware like water pumps and treatment systems, as well as software for hydrographic applications, serving clients such as municipalities and industrial businesses. Xylem stands out by combining both hardware and software offerings while focusing on sustainability and long-term contracts. Its goal is to ensure water security and improve water quality in an eco-friendly manner.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$10.2M

Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

143%

1 year growth

143%

2 year growth

143%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Significant investments from firms like Jennison Associates LLC and SageView Advisory Group LLC indicate strong market confidence in Xylem's growth potential.
  • Innovative projects like Reuse Brew demonstrate Xylem's leadership in sustainable water management, potentially attracting more eco-conscious clients and partners.
  • Recognition through awards for sustainability excellence enhances Xylem's reputation as a leader in the water technology sector, which can boost employee morale and attract top talent.

What critics are saying

  • The complexity of managing both hardware and software solutions could lead to operational inefficiencies and increased costs.
  • Dependence on long-term contracts with municipalities and industrial clients may expose Xylem to financial risks if these clients face budget cuts or economic downturns.

What makes Xylem unique

  • Xylem's dual focus on both hardware and software solutions, including advanced water pumps and hydrographic software, sets it apart from competitors who may specialize in only one area.
  • The company's commitment to sustainability and innovative projects like Reuse Brew highlight its proactive approach to addressing global water challenges, unlike competitors who may not prioritize eco-friendly solutions.
  • Xylem's long-term contracts with municipalities and industrial clients provide a steady revenue stream, offering financial stability that many competitors lack.

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Benefits

Professional Development – To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning.

Total Rewards – We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship.

Watermark – Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.

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