Process Quality Engineer

Job Description

Are you passionate about ensuring top-tier product quality and driving continuous improvement? We are seeking a Quality Process Engineer to play a pivotal role in enhancing out-of-the-box quality for our customers. In this role, you will monitor key performance indicators, lead quality investigations, and drive Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of quality operations. This position is ideal for a problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams, and is committed to maintaining ISO compliance while advancing long-term quality improvements.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Develop, qualify, and continuously improve quality and manufacturing processes, procedures, and best practices; ensure adoption through effective training and communication.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and lead root cause analysis for internal non-conformances and customer complaints, implementing sustainable corrective actions to drive year-over-year defect reduction.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process and productivity enhancements that increase throughput, reduce scrap and waste, and lower overall cost, including Cost of Quality (COQ).
• Support and apply Lean principles to optimize processes, improve efficiency, and sustain operational excellence.
• Serve as the primary Quality interface with Engineering, Sales, Materials, and Marketing to proactively resolve manufacturing issues and improve product and process performance.
• Track and analyze customer complaints and internal non-conformances, developing and implementing effective countermeasures to support defect reduction and improved process capability.
• Participate in capital planning efforts, including appropriation requests and implementation of new technologies to improve manufacturing capability and reduce non-conformances.
• Support cost reduction initiatives, including annual savings targets, through data-driven analysis and process improvements.
• Support and promote a strong safety culture while contributing to key operational goals, including Safety, Quality, Delivery/Lead-time, Cost/Inventory Management, and Customer Satisfaction.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization through formal and informal presentations to drive alignment and accountability.

Who You Are:

• You readily tackle tough assignments. You rely on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment when making decisions. You anticipate future trends and implications accurately. You recognize when a solution can be sustainable. You create competitive and breakthrough strategies that show a clear connection between vision and action.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• A degree in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Materials Engineering).
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Quality or other related experience
• Proven success in driving continuous improvement of quality inspection processes.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and processes, including experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical equipment.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts and tools.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience with Oracle Quality functionality
• Hands-on experience with control valves and related manufacturing processes

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that phenomenal ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe teams with varied strengths, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.


We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!

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