Senior Quality Engineer at EJ

Jordan Township, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Control, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, ISO 9001, FMEA, Control Plans, Data Analysis, Quality Auditing, Process Improvement, Manufacturing Engineering, Technical Documentation, Staff Training, Regulatory Compliance, Problem Solving, Communication

Industry

Wholesale Building Materials

Description

Join our team! EJ is currently hiring for a Senior Quality Engineer at our Water Products Facility, in East Jordan, MI. We are looking for someone with a passion for our products as well as quality and excellence, who thrives in a team environment focused on continuous improvement. Since the 1920s, we’ve been supplying communities with fire hydrants and other water distribution solutions and our commitment to maintaining interchangeability has allowed us to seamlessly integrate new products with our older ones. Our water management & distribution solutions are supported by a commitment to customer service and satisfaction. Products include fire hydrants, resilient wedge gate valves, valve boxes, meter boxes, and cleanout & monument boxes. SUMMARY The Senior Quality Engineer ensures products and processes meet quality standards by developing and implementing quality control systems, monitoring production, conducting tests, analyzing data for defects, and creating solutions to improve processes. They conduct audits, analyze root causes of failures, ensure regulatory compliance, and train staff to maintain high quality in products and services. This role has the potential for growth and development into a future manager position for the successful candidate. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * Develop & Implement Quality Standards: Create, maintain, and improve quality standards and implement quality control processes and systems. * Monitoring & Testing: Monitor manufacturing processes and test materials, equipment, and final products to ensure they meet specifications. * Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze quality data, identify trends, generate reports on malfunctions, and conduct root cause analyses for defective products. * Process Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in production processes and implement solutions to enhance product quality and reliability. * Auditing & Compliance: Conduct quality audits of processes and products and ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations and industry standards. * Collaboration & Communication: Work collaboratively with engineering, production, and management teams to address quality issues and implement solutions. * Documentation & Training: Create and maintain quality assurance documentation, standard operating procedures, and provide training to staff on quality control procedures. * Promotes the culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company. This includes adherence to and promotion of the company safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering * 4+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment * Experience with Six Sigma, Lean, ISO 9001, FMEA, and control plans preferred * Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills * Machining or manufacturing experience preferred GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE Paid Vacation and Holidays, Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, 401K (with match), Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, HSA with Employer Match, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and Bonus Program PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. ABOUT EJ We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with global operations. The corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883. We are seeking high performing individuals who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our company’s identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility. EJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. #EJcareers

Responsibilities

The Senior Quality Engineer develops and implements quality control systems to ensure products and processes meet industry standards. They are responsible for monitoring production, conducting root cause analyses for defects, and driving continuous process improvements.