Quality Systems Engineer @ Xylem

Quality Systems Engineer

Posted on 3/15/2023

INACTIVE

10,001+ employees

Innovative water solutions

Company Overview

Xylem helps consumers solve water. The company works to bring clean water, sanitation and hygiene education to schools and communities in emerging markets, and respond with water solutions when disaster strikes around the globe

Locations

Chicago, IL, USA • Morton Grove, IL, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Management

Requirements

Degreed in Engineering - Mechanical, Industrial preferred, BS/MS or MBA
Combination 1-3 years of work experience in Quality Assurance / Heavy Industrial experience
1-2 years of Six Sigma and/or Lean training

Responsibilities

Oversee effective implementation of the Quality Management System throughout the company, including any business accreditations
Maintain the Quality Manuals and Quality Procedures and ensure contents are appropriate for the business
Analyze current and future procedural needs of business
Establish and Maintain CAPA System according to ISO requirements
Review Complaints and make sure investigations and actions are taken timely
Prepare Management Review Meetings and collect data as required
Organize and manage the plant internal audit system and the corrective action reporting system
Conduct Quality Systems audits and assist in training/guidance to other auditors
Host external Quality System audits
Provide training on Quality issues and business processes
Coordinate the review of Quality procedures associated with the plant
Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
Independently determine approach and assigned tasks
Liaise with Process Improvement Engineers and specialists to implement an effective, documented process that defines product Quality requirements
Liaise and communicate with other departments, customers, suppliers, and other service providers
Communicate efficiently throughout the shop floor and with own management
Report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)to adhere to process and prevent occurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process, or system
Comply with Health, Safety, and Environmental Policies
Actively commit to team development
Promote the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Six-Sigma
Assist with training quality awareness

Description

We’re Hiring for aQuality Systems Engineer!

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 Systems Engineer will be responsible forcontributing to developing the Quality strategy, policies, processes, standards and systems for Xylem and its supply chain to operate within.In this role, the incumbent will alsoundertake auditing to ensure compliance although this may be carried out by a third party.We offer 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.

Oversee effective implementation of the Quality Management System throughout the company, including any business accreditations.
Maintain the Quality Manuals and Quality Procedures and ensure contents are appropriate for the business.
Analyze current and future procedural needs of business.
Establish and Maintain CAPA System according to ISO requirements.
Review Complaints and make sure investigations and actions are taken timely.
Prepare Management Review Meetings and collect data as required.
Organize and manage the plant internal audit system and the corrective action reporting system.
Conduct Quality Systems audits and assist in training/guidance to other auditors.
Host external Quality System audits.
Provide training on Quality issues and business processes.
Coordinate the review of Quality procedures associated with the plant.
Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems.
Independently determine approach and assigned tasks.
Liaise with Process Improvement Engineers and specialists to implement an effective, documented process that defines product Quality requirements.
Liaise and communicate with other departments, customers, suppliers, and other service providers.
Communicate efficiently throughout the shop floor and with own management.
Report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)to adhere to process and prevent occurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process, or system.

Additional Responsibilities:

Comply with Health, Safety, and Environmental Policies
Actively commit to team development
Promote the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Six-Sigma
Assist with training quality awareness.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Degreed in Engineering – Mechanical, Industrial preferred, BS/MS or MBA
Combination 1-3 years of work experience in Quality Assurance / Heavy Industrial experience
1-2 years of Six Sigma and/or Lean training

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 20 pounds

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. Xylem prohibits 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 portfolio of smart 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.