Senior Quality Engineer

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Company Description:

Orenco Systems, Inc. (subsidiary of Infiltrator Water Technologies) is a manufacturer of innovative onsite and decentralized wastewater collection and treatment technologies. Solutions include community collection systems, advanced secondary treatment systems, watertight fiberglass tanks, and in-tank pumping and filtration systems. Orenco also manufactures high-quality standard, custom, and OEM controls, along with state-of-the-art fiberglass buildings, tanks, and enclosures.

Infiltrator Water Technologies is a market leader within the onsite wastewater treatment industry, Infiltrator manufactures a variety of revolutionary products and innovative, environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional stone and pipe leachfield and concrete septic wastewater system components. We sell our products through wholesale distribution across the United States and Canada for use on properties with onsite wastewater treatment systems.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that Orenco products, including commercial and residential treatment systems and control panels, consistently meet or exceed customer expectations and regulatory requirements. This position partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to develop, implement, and monitor quality processes, procedures, and work instructions that drive product conformity and operational excellence.

Working within the framework of ISO 9001 quality management standards, the Senior Quality Engineer supports internal and external audits, investigates quality concerns, performs root cause analysis, and drives continuous improvement activities throughout the organization. The position provides technical guidance and mentorship to Quality Analysts and Quality Auditors while serving as a key quality resource for manufacturing operations.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety/Culture

• Continuously maintains Orenco management's safety, cultural, and professional standards.
• Promotes, encourages, and reinforces a positive safety culture, safe practices, and a safe work environment for all employees.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Validate final inspection checks on completed control panels, High Voltage, functional testing, label verification. Ensure all test reports and inspection records are complete and traceable to each panel's serial number.
• Ensure the Product Quality Plans are fully implemented, and the Quality Standards are fully defined and implemented to detect defects early (Wiring errors, Torque settings, cable routing)
• Create Work Instructions (WIs) for availability, accuracy and communicating work methods for production and testing.
• Ensure panels and related electrical assemblies meet safety, performance and compliance standards such as IEC, UL, CE.
• Ensure calibration and maintenance of testing instruments.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions using methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, 5 Why, and Fishbone Analysis.
• Analyze quality data, process trends, and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and reduce variation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality procedures, inspection methods, control plans, and work instructions.
• Conduct process capability studies and utilize statistical tools to support process validation and continuous improvement efforts.
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional Six Sigma and continuous improvement projects.
• Support ISO 9001 compliance through audits, documentation control, corrective action management, and quality system improvements.
• Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders to address quality concerns and improve overall product performance.
• Mentor quality personnel and provide technical expertise in quality engineering principles and problem-solving methodologies.
• Monitor and improve key quality performance indicators, including scrap, rework, customer complaints, first-pass yield, and defect rates.
• Regular, consistent, and predictable attendance is required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or manufacturing quality within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledgeable of standard UL 508A
• Knowledgeable of polymer testing
• Experience on ISO 9001
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and quality tools, including SPC, MSA, Process Capability (Cp/Cpk), Control Plans, and Gauge R&R.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T, and technical requirements.
• Strong leadership skills required
• Strong computer skills including MS Office, Power BI and ERP systems is a must
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and Work Instructions
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Experience in injection, rotational molding manufacturing, extrusion using polymers
• Certified Quality Engineer from ASQ preferred
• Good mobility, able to stand and walk for eight hours a day.
• Good eyesight, hearing, and physical lifting ability.
• Ability to be flexible and change priorities with little notice.
• Ability to use sound judgement and follow through in problem solving and decision-making processes.
• Must be able to meet and maintain Orenco's approved driver criteria; a valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record, current insurance on personal vehicle, and meet company insurability requirements.

TOOLS and EQUIPMENT:

Cell phone

Multi line phone with intercom

Computer

Vehicle

General office equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Primarily indoor office environment and may include limited time in production areas. Travel requirements may include operation of a motor vehicle, airplane travel, and overnight stays in temporary lodging. May require the ability to visit project sites that are situated on a variety of developed and undeveloped terrain/locations. Includes exposure to outside weather conditions and occasional exposure to dust, other outside elements, and wastewater that may require the proper use of personal protective equipment including but not limited to gloves. Work to be done during manufacturing business hours, however this position may on occasion work outside business hours to support department and business needs. Occasionally long hours may be required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Regular job duties include seeing, speaking, hearing, reading, writing, legible handwriting, keyboarding, prolonged periods of sitting including extended time viewing a computer screen. Intermittent physical activity includes but is not limited to touching, holding, grasping, pushing, pulling, reaching above shoulders and below knees, low back bending, twisting, turning, kneeling, crawling, stooping, squatting. standing, walking, and climbing stairs and ladders. Unassisted light lifting and/or carrying of under 20 lbs. is required. May also include occasional unassisted lifting and/or carrying of up to 50 lbs., lifting and/or carrying over 50 lbs. must be assisted. Operation of a motor vehicle and/or airplane travel may be required. Travel needs are determined by the department supervisory staff based on business need, required skill base, and assigned job tasks and responsibilities. Travel may require the ability to visit project sites that are situated on a variety of developed and undeveloped terrain/locations.