QA Engineer III

Quality EngineerITT Engineered Valves is searching for a Quality Engineer to join their team in Lancaster, PA. The Quality Engineer supports operations through application of quality engineering skills. This individual will play an active role in processes to ensure products and services meet quality standards consistent with company policies, while meeting all design control and other regulatory requirements. This role also supports plant activities in process validation, process capability issues and customer issues, initiates corrective and preventive action, with an eye to increased capability and customer satisfaction and supports Quality System implementation.Essential ResponsibilitiesImplement and drive process changes that strengthens ITT's quality assurance program.Create, train and manage certified polisher program for individual lean technicians. Implement changes from ASME:BPE and train as required.Contribute information toward material review meetings with process improvement deliverables.Review or disposition of non-conformances and returned material evaluation process for site.Performs detailed inspection and analysis of sample components regarding dimensional conformance to drawings and non-destructive testing. Issues production release and approval of sample components for production start up.Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation of product.Develops, implements and monitors process control methods, including Run Charts, Pareto Charts, SPC Charts or other tools as defined as necessary for Manufacturing Processes.Facilitates the disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility. Analyzes and trends facility scrap and creates corrective action plans to reduce.Reviews and assists in the engineering design of new components, as well as redesign of existing components to ensure proper function and suitable producibility and inspection by outside vendors and in-house manufacturing departments.Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.Provides technical support & training to the inspectors as required which includes receiving inspection and in-process inspection activities, measuring and testing product using computerized coordinate axis machines, alloy analyzing and topography measurement devices, and tabulating data concerning materials, product, or process quality and reliability.Trains and certifies as a member of our internal auditor program.Contribute to the evaluation and assessment of suppliers within the supplier assessment and approval process.Participates in customer driven and regulatory agency reviews of the Quality Management System.Coordinates customer inspection visits for on-site inspection activities with any other internal departments and personnel.Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions as necessary.Demonstrated knowledge of customer and regulatory agency requirements as they pertain to manufacturing environments and quality management systems. (ie… ASME, ISO, NRC, etc.)Bachelor's degree plus 3-5 years in a competitive quality or manufacturing environment or equivalent education and experience.Experience working within a highly regulated industry in a Quality Assurance function a plus.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints, GD&T, common scientific and technical journals.Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.Ability to effectively present information to peers and top management.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Requires strong leadership, influencing and relationship building skills.Advanced Excel experienceInternal and external certification in Visual Examination, Polish Inspector, Non-destructive Examination, Greenbelt and Auditor Qualifications must be achieved and maintained.Position RequirementsThis position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.Safety is a core value at ITT. Our employees understand and follow all ITT safety policies and procedures, participate in workplace inspections, safety training, and in the development of job safety analyses.ITT Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Equal Pay Act StatementWe aim to pay our 'ITT'ers' fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on 'what' they accomplish, but also on 'how' they reflect ITT's values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.Equal Pay Act Range$83,000.00 to $124,000 plus benefits and potential bonus