Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
The Role
We're seeking a Sr. Quality Engineer to play a critical role in advancing product quality, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving process improvements across our manufacturing operations.
If you're passionate about root cause analysis, quality systems, statistical analysis, and leading impactful improvement initiatives, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
What You'll Do:
- Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing product escapes, improving yields, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Develop, implement, and monitor quality metrics to evaluate process effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.
- Conduct internal audits, process audits, verification and validation activities, and compliance assessments.
- Support and maintain ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and applicable regulatory quality system requirements.
- Drive root cause investigations, corrective actions, and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Perform process capability studies, statistical analysis, and trend reporting to support data-driven decision-making.
- Design and execute product verification and validation test plans.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and New Product Development teams to improve product quality and reliability.
- Mentor Quality Engineers and represent the Quality department in cross-functional meetings.
- Support customers and technical teams in resolving product quality concerns and field issues.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- 5-7 years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, product development, or quality systems.
- Experience working within ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA QMSR, or similar regulated environments.
- Strong understanding of quality tools, root cause analysis, CAPA, verification and validation, and process controls.
- Experience with statistical analysis and process capability studies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- ASQ certifications such as CQE, CQT, CCT, or CRE.
- Experience with Minitab or similar statistical software.
- Knowledge of electronic products, manufacturing processes, and quality systems.
- Experience supporting regulated manufacturing environments.
#LI-JO2
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.
Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
- 5-7 years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, product development, or quality systems
- Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA QMSR, or similar regulated environments
- Strong understanding of quality tools, root cause analysis, CAPA, verification and validation, and process controls
- Experience with statistical analysis and process capability studies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- ASQ certification such as CQE, CQT, CCT, or CRE
- Experience with Minitab or similar statistical software
- Knowledge of electronic products, manufacturing processes, and quality systems
- Experience supporting regulated manufacturing environments
What We Do
Xylem |ˈzīləm| 1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots; 2) a leading global water technology company. Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world’s water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas. If you are excited and passionate about helping us #letssolvewater, we want to hear from you!
