Quality Engineer II

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Albany, NY
77K-115K Annually
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Greentech • Energy
The Role

Quality Engineer II

Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Quality

Location: Slingerlands, NY - Vista Manufacturing Facility (in-office 100%)

Position Summary:

Plug is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our employee-centric company as we continue to lead the Hydrogen Revolution. We believe that providing access to affordable and reliable green hydrogen energy is key to building a world that is sustainable for generations to come. As a Quality Engineer at Plug, you will have an opportunity to help our clients reduce their environmental footprint on the planet. The Quality Engineer will drive continuous quality improvement through development and use of customized QMS, KPIs, effective root cause analysis and problem resolution. The role also requires close interaction with the supply chain, manufacturing and other cross-functional departments to ensure that designs meet all cross-functional requirements. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated, able to handle multiple project assignments and willing to learn and adapt in a fast-paced engineering organization.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

  • With support from internal and external expertise, implement and maintain a certified QMS to ISO 9001:2015.
  • Work with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to implement and revise effective procedures that comply with ISO 9001:2015 QMS requirements while maintaining lean operations.
  • Provide training and support to operations personnel in all aspects of quality.
  • Provide technical leadership to other members of the Ops QA Team.
  • Conduct QMS audits to drive process standardization, waste elimination, and compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standard.
  • Provide support for product development and new product introduction process (NPI), including technical benchmarking and capability assessments
  • Collaborate with design engineers to develop robust inspection and verification test strategies to ensure safe, reliable products are implemented.
  • Review user documentation to ensure that required warnings, labels and symbols are properly documented as required by standards.
  • Help to employ IQ/OQ/PQ for new equipment and fixtures and execute verification/validation qualifications.
  • Review design specifications and design outputs (reports, prints, etc.) to assure that appropriate design requirements are specified and confirm quality requirements prior to successful design transfer to manufacturing and suppliers.
  • Lead and/or participate in complaint investigations, failure analysis of returned products, and issues resulting in a stop ship/stop production; document findings, provide reports and analysis; apply root cause analyses using 5Why, Fishbone diagrams etc; drive implementation of solutions to prevent recurrence of root causes.
  • Participate in Engineering Change Order process (ECO) and New Product Introduction process (NPI). Develop quality control plans and risk assessments reviews.
  • Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of Plug Power products and related understanding of existing designs and functionality.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM or similar technical field. Associates degree considered with additional experience.
  • 3-5 years related quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of quality system methodologies including 8D, Lean, 5 Why’s, Pareto Analysis, Six Sigma, 8-D.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and/or ISO 13485 and other recognized international quality system standards.
  • Working knowledge of domestic and international regulatory and compliance schemes: UL, IEC, CE, GSA, CSA, FCC, CB Scheme, CE Directives (LVD, EMC, RoHS, REACH, CA65, Energy Efficiency).
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings and prints. Knowledge of machining, sheet metal fabrication, and assembly
  • Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational and Project management skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must work well with diverse groups of people and be able to function independently or collaboratively in a team
  • Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing and the ability to travel.
  • Exempt employees are expected to work as many hours as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities.  This may require they work more than eight hours a day and more than five days or 40 hours per week

Plug Power, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Pay Rate:

$76,900.00 - $115,400.00

We offer a fantastic total rewards package at Plug, and a brief summary is below:

✓ Base salary is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. These factors are considered when making an offer of employment. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply.

✓ The above pay range, may not take into account local geographic pay variations. If there is an applicable geographic differential, a member of the HR team can discuss that with you.

✓ Health, Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire

✓ 401(k) with 5% company match

✓ Bonus eligibility

✓ Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time

✓ Paid Holidays

✓ Wellness Reimbursement Program

✓ Potential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement

✓ Employee Referral program

✓ Employee Assistance Program

The Company
HQ: Latham, NY
0 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1997

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