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Fortive Corporation Quality Engineer in Boxborough, Massachusetts
Front-line professional with direct accountability for product and process Quality in a fast-paced team environment. Reports to the Quality Manager and works with a team of professionals utilizing a Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing mindset to meet or exceed customer and corporate quality expectations. Regular collaboration with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Engineering teams.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provide Quality leadership to ensure we meet customer and Gems expectations by driving continuous improvement in key quality metrics.
Utilize practical problem-solving techniques to lead the team in root cause analysis and resolution of complex quality issues.
Utilize Fortive Business System (FBS) tools to make process improvements.
Maintain and update procedures, processes, and documentation.
Generate Engineering Change requests when finding drawing and BOM errors for corrections.
Participate in material review board (MRB) reviews.
Initiate and complete product non-conformance reports (FAR, CAR, 8D) documentation for internal defects.
Track, analyze, and prepare countermeasures for factory quality issues such as rework and scrap.
Plan and direct activities concerned with the development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for manufacturing processes, material, and products.
Utilize and maintain team PFMEA and Control Plan documentation. Lead team in RPN reduction actions.
Support team for new product launches in the development of APQP documents (FMEAs, Control Plans, PPAPs).
Perform internal audits of product and processes.
Prepare and calculate daily and monthly KPI metrics for team analysis and action.
Lead validation and risk reduction efforts for new products and processes.
Facilitate customer and/or supplier audits and visits with team. Lead corrective actions as required from audits.
Maintain ISO and customer regulatory requirements within team.
QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION REQUIRED
- Bachelor of Science degree from four-year college or university required; engineering degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Excellent academic record (GPA: 3.0 minimum)
2-5 years relevant experience in manufacturing environment; other engineering experience will be considered
Effective interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience leading projects.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as blue prints, regulations, and quality system related procedure manuals and standards.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as statistical process control, design of experiments, design for manufacturing, and six sigma problem solving methods.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Experience with fabrication processes like welding, brazing, and machining preferred.
Experience with automotive style quality expectations preferred.
ISO 9001 and/or 13485 Lead Auditor certification
TRAVEL REQUIRED
- Ability to travel domestically (<5%) to customer or supplier sites.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
May be assigned various projects and responsibilities at the sole discretion of the Quality Manager, or the VP of Global Operations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently (never/occasionally/frequently) required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently (never/occasionally/frequently) required to stand/or sit, squat, turn/twist, reach, use hands to: finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and computer keyboards.
The employee must occasionally (never/occasionally/frequently) lift, carry, push or pull up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures and work space restrictions.
The noise level in the work environment is rarely (never/occasionally/frequently) loud.
Employees will be required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may include: eye, hearing and respiratory protection, protective smock, steel toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, or face shields. Contact lenses may not be allowed in some areas.
The associate must also be willing and able to travel by all forms of transportation.
The purpose of this section is to assist in ADA compliance and is not intended for other purposes.
The duties listed in job descriptions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.
We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.