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We are building a company that is determined to win, and we are clear about how: strong brands, great people, and disciplined execution.\nYou'll join a team that puts customers first, keeps its commitments, and cuts through complexity to deliver meaningful results. If you're looking for an opportunity to make an impact and help shape what's next for our iconic brands, we'd love to meet you. Apply now.\nExplore life at Fortune Brands here.\n The Quality Engineer coordinates resources to support manufacturing operations, leads quality and cost-improvement projects, and supports new product launches. This role drives quality improvements across the entire value stream, from vendors to the end customer.\nKey Responsibilities:\nTeam Leadership & Communication:\nCoach and develop Quality Technicians, Monitors, Analysts, and Group Leads.\nLead daily communications during Operations Huddle Board meetings.\nDeliver timely updates across all appropriate plant functions.\nProblem Solving & Quality Improvement:\nDrive problem-solving efforts using containment, root cause analysis, and CAPA / 8D methodologies.\nExecute improvement projects leveraging PDCA, Six Sigma, and data-driven priorities (WAR teams).\nImplement permanent corrections to eliminate process and product failures.\nTranslate feedback from the customer, process, and business into actionable plant improvements.\nProcess Control & Safety:\nAudit manufacturing steps against standardized work, Process FMEAs, and Control Plans to fix gaps.\nCollaborate cross-functionally with customers, purchasing, suppliers, engineering, and operations.\nInvestigate incidents and support facility-wide plant metrics.\nPrioritize safety by immediately addressing safety or ergonomic issues with a \"safety first\" attitude.\nA successful Plant Quality Engineer will have:\n Education: 4-year degree from an accredited university (Quality or Engineering preferred).\nExperience: 5+ years of quality engineering experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\nLeadership: Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams; supervisory experience is preferred.\nTechnical Skills: Core competency in Root Cause Analysis, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, and Control Plans.\n Methodologies: Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.\n Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $60,000 USD - $99,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.\nAt Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.\nFortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nFortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. 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