Reporting to the Site Quality Manager, this role is responsible for maintaining internal and external quality within the assigned area of responsibility (cells, value streams). While primarily focused on internal product quality, the Quality Engineer also supports new product development by owning quality-related project tasks and managing projects up to series release. This position organizes and conducts internal process and product audits, driving continuous improvements in product quality and quality management standards. Additionally, it tracks and manages supplier quality to ensure compliance and performance.

Primary Responsibilities

Generate and report quality KPIs (both internal and external). Plan and execute internal process and product audits. Define and implement corrective actions from internal audits, ensuring timely resolution. Manage and conduct external audits as required. Represent quality management interests in project teams. Develop and maintain quality plans for both existing and new products in collaboration with operations and project teams. Participate in the creation of qualification test matrices for product launches. Lead or support pilot runs and follow up on resulting action items. Oversee product releases and serial releases, including PAPP submissions when requested by customers. Lead and coordinate efforts to resolve quality issues, including customer call-backs, supplier reclamations, and significant production concerns. Plan and conduct in-process quality control tests, aligning actions with operations leadership and ensuring follow-up. Validate and approve supplier First Article Inspections (FAIs). Diagnose customer reclamations, define corrective actions, and manage reporting using structured formats such as 8D reports. Validate and maintain testing equipment in collaboration with the Industrial Engineering team. Supervise Quality Technicians, managing their schedules, performance, and professional development. Assist Supply Chain in developing and executing processes for qualifying new suppliers and managing high-risk suppliers. Contribute to the development of DFMEA and PFMEA for manufacturing processes and new products. Provide quality leadership within manufacturing to ensure customer expectations and quality standards are met. Develop and support APQP and ISIR processes for manufacturing. Assist in completing and closing product non-conformance reports. Document root cause analyses and corrective actions for customer complaints involving supplier non-conformances.

Qualifications 

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in a technical discipline; an engineering degree from a four-year university is preferred.

Required Experience

3-5 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong complex problem-solving skills. Experience managing technical personnel and overseeing complex activities.

Desired Experience

3-5 years of experience in quality engineering or a closely related field. Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and related processes. Ability to simplify complex information and prepare executive summaries. Proven ability to prioritize tasks and effectively communicate workload. Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal. Lean Manufacturing experience is required.

Personal Trait Profile:

Ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and meet changing deadlines while delivering high-quality results. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize multiple projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret and convey complex technical instructions. Effective team player with strong collaboration skills across peers and leadership. Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 17,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.

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About Dynapar

Dynapar offers the world's broadest range of encoders, resolvers and accessories for motion feedback control. For 50 years, the four brands of Dynapar have been providing innovative, customized system solutions for virtually any heavy-, industrial, servo- or light-duty application.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.

Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 81,200.00 - 150,800.00