Quality Engineer

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem‑solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource. From residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products, our 9,000 employees serve customers in more than 150 countries.

We have an opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join our Hanover Park, IL team. You will report to the site Quality Manager and aid in providing leadership for the Quality team in the resolution of problems and continuous improvement of product, processes, and the Quality management system.

• Implement and manage effective process and product controls to ensure first‑time product quality.
• Resolve daily in‑process quality issues for assigned value streams.
• Evaluate and monitor raw material, in‑process, and finished‑good components against customer and regulatory requirements.
• Lead investigation and resolution for internal nonconformances, customer product‑quality complaints, and supplier quality concerns using disciplined problem‑solving techniques (8D, DMAIC, etc.).
• Facilitate and manage continuous‑improvement teams to improve safety and drive down cost‑of‑quality metrics (DPPM, scrap, cost of poor quality, etc.).
• Capture and maintain Quality scorecard metrics and recommend improvements with the goal of transitioning the organization from a reactive to a proactive culture.
• Develop and lead internal product/process quality audit system, including closing out audit findings and reporting results to upper management.
• Design systems for recording and analyzing product quality levels and interpret and report trends and improvement plans as part of the Quality Operating System.
• Utilize statistical data to identify and resolve safety and quality problems, and lead initiatives that focus on problem prevention and variance reduction.
• Create, modify, and implement sampling plans, quality standards, and process control instructions.
• Review and establish PPAP requirements for product/process changes and new product development.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, or related field.
• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience.
• Lean manufacturing experience required.
• Proven success in utilizing formal problem resolution tools (8D, DMAIC, etc.).
• Experience in utilization of Excel and Minitab (or equivalent) for data manipulation and analysis.
• Working background in ISO
  9001, with auditor experience.
• Experience in utilizing the AIAG core requirements (PPAP, APQP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC; highly preferred).
• Self‑directed with outstanding troubleshooting and problem‑resolution skills.
• Strong project‑management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and team‑facilitation skills.
• Strong ‘customer first’ mindset.
• Positive team player who drives accountability and is dedicated to respectful collaboration.
• Strong work ethics and a commitment to honest and ethical business practices when dealing with internal and external partners.
• ASQ certification.
• Experience in a fast‑paced, high‑volume manufacturing environment preferred.

For this full‑time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $71,000 to $131,800 per year. Compensation is based on experience, education, and other factors and may also include annual incentive bonus.

• Health benefits
• Generous 401(k)
• Employee stock purchase program
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Caregiver leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Wellness programs

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue improving every day.