Quality Engineer 

LOCATION: Watertown, NY / New York (US-NY), United States | BRAND: New York Air Brake | REQUISITION ID: 9523 | JOB GRADE: 15  | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

Since 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy-haul railroad industry. As a member company of Knorr-Bremse –the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles--New York Air Brake is recognized worldwide as a Center of Competence for heavy-haul freight railroad control systems. From multiple locations, we serve customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico—reaching clear across the globe to South America, Africa, the Middle East, China, and Australia. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers. Join us in our next steps.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that Knorr-Bremse products and manufacturing processes meet internal and external quality standards. This role includes the development and application of PFMEA, control Plans, FAI's, audits, testing and inspection activities, root cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.

Essential Functions:  

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Review and approval of Engineering drawings for implementation
• Responsibility for medium complexity Assembly Cells (PQE).
• Understands Product / KPI performance, calculation, and reporting.
• Participates in New Product Launch activities to ensure the effective transfer of the Engineering intent, as shown in supporting engineering documents, is realized in supplier and internal processes at the required high level of quality.
• Use advanced quality statistical / 6 Sigma tools (Six Sigma, SPC, DOE) for defining root causes and implementing effective fact-based corrective actions.
• Evaluation of independent test results and reports, including Engineering test plans, test reports, and third-party material and failure analysis reports.
• Perform customer visits as required.
• Lead in non-conforming material review, MRB, on-hold material, and Containment of defects, and lead or manage corrective actions.
• Drive Failure Mode and Effects Analysis activities for both Process and Design FMEAs.
• Develop effective quality control and associated risk management plans.
• Conducts routine audits and/or surveys to determine the acceptability of quality controls.
• Monitors experimental / pilot product runs.
• Lead / complete capability and gage R&R studies as directed.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment and ensure compliance with the company's rules and policies.
• Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules, guidelines, and regulations.  Be energy conscious, if applicable.
• Must understand and comply with applicable standards. ( i.e., ISO 9001, ISO 22163, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, AAR, and CMMI).
• Maintain and safeguard business records.      

Competencies:  Technical

• Must possess knowledge and practical understanding of electromechanical equipment and principles.
  Must possess the ability to understand engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics.
  Has the ability to develop and implement Quality standards.
• Effectively use company-provided IT tools such as SAP, Eigner/Cadim, Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab in the performance of Quality Engineering, and the reporting to management of Product / KPI Performance.
• Understands KPS or lean behaviors and able to apply these to processes.
• Experienced with APQP and relevant Quality control tools and processes, including knowledge of or education in Quality Engineering, design control, and verification and validation tools and methodologies.
• Independently analyze and trend data, formulate and implement corrective actions to improve products, processes, and systems.
• Experienced in Advanced Math, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Minitab.
• Capable of scheduling, planning, and program management.
• Understands PFMEA (Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis). 
• Has advanced problem-solving skills. 
• Experienced in Metallurgy/Materials Testing and inspection/measuring machines and tools  CMM, micrometers, calipers, gauges). 
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Competencies:   Core

• Must possess multitasking skills - simultaneously work on multiple programs and various quality task activities

• Must possess strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Must work well in a team environment, both internally and with customers
  Must have effective writing skills for technical report generation
• Is proactive and strategic in thinking.
• Has strong organization, interpersonal, and communication skills; confident to face customers or supplier, able to effectively lead teams.
• Can influence others.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in any of the following: Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

3-5+ years of relevant experience

Please note: At this time,  we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship. 

WHAT WE OFFER
From Engineering to Test Laboratory; Manufacturing & Skilled Machine Operation to Sales and Marketing; Field Service to Customer Service; Quality to HR to Finance to Software Development, our team-based approach is built on inclusion, opportunity, development, social responsibility and rewards. You are afforded the chance to grow personally and professionally through challenging assignments, commitment to continuing education, exposure to a variety of projects, and international travel. Our benefits are cutting edge as we offer student loan repayment assistance, lucrative 401k program, company assisted stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, onsite workout facilities & classes along with competitive salary and incentive compensation, generous paid time off programs and a full array of medical, dental and vision options. We’ve got the right stuff, do you? Let’s find out together.

ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Then join us! We look forward to receiving your online application!

New York Air Brake LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Watertown is $75,900 to $113,900 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. New York Air Brake is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis

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