Quality Engineer

• Location 1455 Kleppe Ln,Sparks, NV, ,United States
• Job Category QA - Quality Control, Engineering
• Industry Manufacturing
• Employee Type Full-Time
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Travel 10%
• Manage Others No

Haws Corporation, a subsidiary of Watts Water Technologies, Inc (Watts) intentionally designs hydration, emergency shower/eyewash, and tempered water systems delivering dependable performance and lasting durability, supporting industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities since 1906.

This data-driven, hands-on Quality Engineer is responsible for leading quality assurance activities with a focus on oversight of the QA Lab and Receiving Inspection functions
. The role ensures incoming materials, in-process inspections, and finished goods meet established quality standards, driving continuous improvement and product reliability.

This position will oversee QA Lab operations and Receiving Quality processes, ensuring robust inspection standards, effective testing protocols, and timely disposition of non-conforming materials. The Quality Engineer collaborates cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Customer Service to improve product quality and business outcomes.

This position may provide direction to QA Inspectors and Receiving Department and reports to the Manufacturing & Quality Engineering Manager. This role is onsite at the Sparks, NV manufacturing facility
.

• Ownership of QA Lab operations, including testing, validation, and equipment readiness
• Oversight of Receiving Inspection processes to ensure incoming materials meet specifications
• Development and maintenance of inspection standards, work instructions, and quality documentation
• Execution and continuous improvement of quality systems aligned with ISO 9001 principles
• Reduction of defects through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and process improvements
• Ensuring timely and effective disposition of non-conforming materials (MRB/RMA)
• Monitoring and reporting quality KPIs for supplier, internal, and product performance

• Lead QA Lab activities including product testing, failure analysis, and validation of new products
• Oversee Receiving Inspection to verify incoming materials meet specifications and quality requirements
• Oversee and complete first article inspections for new part and or vendors
• Develop and implement inspection plans, test procedures, and quality standards
• Perform root cause analysis on product failures and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Support new product introduction through risk assessment, FAIR documentation, and validation processes
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to improve manufacturability and product quality
• Audit QA processes, inspection activities, and documentation for compliance and effectiveness
• Manage disposition of non-conforming materials and support MRB processes
• Develop and track KPIs related to supplier quality, internal defects, and field performance
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve incoming material quality
• Provide technical guidance and support to QA Technicians and inspectors
• Stop production processes when quality or safety risks are identified
• Maintain accurate documentation and quality records to support audits and compliance
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned
• Responsibility directly tied to Watts Value (Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Transparency)
• Travel Requirements:
  Minimal (