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As a leading clean energy technology company, we're helping businesses, communities, utilities, and data centers meet growing energy demands with reliable, always-on power solutions.\nWith nearly a gigawatt of fuel cell platforms deployed worldwide, we're accelerating the transition to a more resilient energy future. Join a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry pioneers who are tackling some of the world's most complex energy challenges while shaping the next generation of sustainable power.\nYour work here won't just power facilities. It will help power the future.\nThe pay for this position ranges from $1075500 - $119000.\nOverview:\nWe are currently seeking a highly motivated Quality Engineer to join our fast-paced, dynamic team and support FCE’s business plan by effectively and proactively ensuring the highest possible quality levels of our power plant products.\nResponsibilities:\nThe Quality Engineer is responsible for proactively ensuring the quality output of internal manufacturing processes and the quality levels for incoming purchased materials used in the manufacturing process.\nProvides Quality interface and expertise within Torrington Manufacturing and Product Engineering to pro-actively assure that product requirements are well developed, understood, and satisfied.\nQualifies, controls, monitors, and continuously improves internal manufacturing processes using Lean Six Sigma tools as part of the FCE Value Stream Teams. \nDefines Process Qualification processes, required levels of process capability, and process controls to ensure that Cost of Quality goals are achieved.\nDrives Supplier Quality via conducting supplier surveys, on-site audits, and follow up audits, to qualify and assess supplier’s quality and manufacturing capabilities. Support the supplier qualification process, surveillance program and supplier development programs.\nParticipates in the Design and Product Development Process as a representative of Manufacturing Quality to connect product Critical to Quality (CTQ) requirements with process requirements and ensuring successful execution of related Verification and Validation plans.\nDrives supplier actions to verify part and process quality at the supplier’s location to reduce the need for incoming inspection activities.\nLeads and participates in investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive action solutions as needed using Lean Six Sigma tools applied in an 8D framework.\nSupports the continuous improvement of FCE’s Quality Management System (QMS) processes and related documentation. \nDevelops, executes and analyzes quality-reporting measures and periodically reports to management on quality issues, supplier performance, non-conformances, corrective actions, trends and losses, always with a plan included for resolution and/or improvement.\nProvides statistical expertise to the Value Stream Team to ensure actions and decisions are based on the most statistically significant information possible. \nPerforms Internal Audits in accordance with ISO-9001 and internal requirements.\nOther tasks as assigned.\nOccasional Domestic and International Travel may be required up to 15%.\nQualifications:\nEducation: B.S. degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering or related engineering degree required.\nExperience: 5+ years of relevant experience in Quality Engineering required; Applicable Manufacturing Process Engineering experience with some level of Quality Engineering will be considered.\nThe ideal candidate must be well versed in quality engineering processes such as quality planning, process and product qualification, development, integration, monitoring, auditing, corrective/preventative action, and continuous improvement. In addition, this individual must have the ability to work with all levels of the organization as a cross-functional team member.\nCandidate must have demonstrable knowledge/experience in:\nSix Sigma Green Belt or higher; or demonstrated application of statistical concepts (e.g. Lean Six Sigma tool application or Reliability Engineering). Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.\nDemonstrated use of Lean Six Sigma tools to manufacturing process qualification, control, root cause & corrective action, and continuous improvement. E.g. MSA, DoE, SPC, FMEA, 5 Whys, etc. \nExperience in one or more of the following manufacturing categories: assembly, welding and/or coating processes; metal forming or stamping processes; sheet metal fabrication; welded fabrications chemical reactor / refinery processes; and / or continuous or discrete component manufacturing from basic chemical constituents (e.g. alloy/oxide powders & solvents in a tape casting process).\nMust have knowledge of inspection methods and techniques.\nExperience utilizing standard mechanical, chemical and electrical measurement instruments and functional gauges. \nAbility to read and interpret technical drawings and product requirements.\nStrong technical writing and communication skills \nDemonstrable ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently.\nCross functional team leadership skills\nExcellent computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office Suite \nKnowledge of ISO9001 quality systems, policies and procedures preferred.\nExperience with ERP and database system use preferred. \nPhysical Requirements / Working Conditions:\nMust be able to work physically in the manufacturing plant or construction site, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety gloves, hard hats, safety shoes, etc., as designated \nLifting up to 25 pounds, walking (standing) in/on a large manufacturing plant, on concrete flooring or uneven installation/construction site for extended periods of time\nPeriodic bending, reaching - working with both hands and arms in full range of motion; and climbing ladders required to perform inspection of incoming, installed or manufactured parts\nAbility to hear or be aware of audible danger alerts\nAbility to remain on feet and move from area to area within a supplier shop or construction site\nComputer work for extended periods of time is also required\nAbility to distinguish color\nOccasional Domestic and International Travel may be required: up to 15% \nAble to travel between Torrington and Danbury, CT locations regularly\nAbility to obtain/maintain a valid passport and travel without restriction internationally is required.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nFuelCell Energy is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and safe work environment for people of all backgrounds.\nWe offer a competitive compensation package as well as comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life/disability insurance, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, and generous paid leave.\nThe successful candidate is required to complete a drug screen, criminal background check, and employment and education verification.\nFuelCell Energy, Inc. is committed to ensuring that its application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all U.S. job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please send an email with your resume to  or contact us by calling 860-496-2222. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.\nNOTE: This dedicated phone line and email address are designed exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be acknowledged. A response to your request may take up to two business days.\nNo agency submissions please. Resumes submitted to any FuelCell Energy employee without a current, signed and valid contract in place with the FuelCell Energy Recruiting team for this position will become the property of FuelCell Energy and no agency fees will be paid.\nFor more information about FuelCell Energy and our available openings, please visit our website: https://www.fuelcellenergy.com/careers\nWe thank all candidates for their interest in a career with FuelCell Energy. 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