Quality Engineer - Manufacturing

Fuel Cell Energy is a global leader in decarbonizing power and producing hydrogen through our proprietary fuel cell technology. Our mission is to enable a world powered by clean energy. As an innovator and manufacturer of fuel cell clean power platforms, Fuel Cell Energy has the only technology in the world capable of capturing carbon from an external source and producing power at the same time.

In addition, we offer the only technology in the world capable of producing hydrogen, power and water simultaneously.

The pay for this position ranges from $107,500 - $119,000.

Overview:

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Quality Engineer to join our fast-paced, dynamic team and support FCE's business plan by effectively and proactively ensuring the highest possible quality levels of our power plant products.

Responsibilities:

The Quality Engineer is responsible for proactively ensuring the quality output of internal manufacturing processes and the quality levels for incoming purchased materials used in the manufacturing process.

* Provides Quality interface and expertise within Torrington Manufacturing and Product Engineering to pro-actively assure that product requirements are well developed, understood, and satisfied.

* Qualifies, controls, monitors, and continuously improves internal manufacturing processes using Lean Six Sigma tools as part of the FCE Value Stream Teams.

* Defines Process Qualification processes, required levels of process capability, and process controls to ensure that Cost of Quality goals are achieved.

* Drives Supplier Quality via conducting supplier surveys, on-site audits, and follow up audits, to qualify and assess supplier's quality and manufacturing capabilities. Support the supplier qualification process, surveillance program and supplier development programs.

* Participates in the Design and Product Development Process as a representative of Manufacturing Quality to connect product Critical to Quality (CTQ) requirements with process requirements and ensuring successful execution of related Verification and Validation plans.

* Drives supplier actions to verify part and process quality at the supplier's location to reduce the need for incoming inspection activities.

* Leads and participates in investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive action solutions as needed using Lean Six Sigma tools applied in an 8D framework.

* Supports the continuous improvement of FCE's Quality Management System (QMS) processes and related documentation.

* Develops, executes and analyzes quality-reporting measures and periodically reports to management on quality issues, supplier performance, non-conformances, corrective actions, trends and losses, always with a plan included for resolution and/or improvement.

* Provides statistical expertise to the Value Stream Team to ensure actions and decisions are based on the most statistically significant information possible.

* Performs Internal Audits in accordance with ISO-9001 and internal requirements.

* Other tasks as assigned.

* Occasional Domestic and International Travel may be required up to 15%.

Qualifications:

Education:

B.S. degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering or related engineering degree required.

Experience:

5+ years of relevant experience in Quality Engineering required;
Applicable Manufacturing Process Engineering experience with some level of Quality Engineering will be considered.

The ideal candidate must be well versed in quality engineering processes such as quality planning, process and product qualification, development, integration, monitoring, auditing, corrective/preventative action, and continuous improvement. In addition, this individual must have the ability to work with all levels of the organization as a cross-functional team member.

Candidate must have demonstrable knowledge/experience in:

* Six Sigma Green Belt or higher; or demonstrated application of statistical concepts (e.g. Lean Six Sigma tool application or Reliability Engineering). Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.

* Demonstrated use of Lean Six Sigma tools to manufacturing process qualification, control, root cause & corrective action, and continuous improvement.

E.g. MSA, DoE, SPC, FMEA, 5 Whys, etc.

* Experience in one or more of the following manufacturing categories: assembly, welding and/or coating processes; metal forming or stamping processes; sheet metal fabrication; welded fabrications chemical reactor / refinery processes; and / or continuous or discrete component manufacturing from basic chemical constituents (e.g. alloy/oxide powders & solvents in a tape casting process).

* Must have knowledge of inspection methods and techniques.

* Experience utilizing standard mechanical, chemical and electrical measurement instruments and functional gauges.

* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and product requirements.

* Strong technical writing and communication skills

* Demonstrable ability to work effectively both as a team member and…