Sr Quality Engineer

Wieland's Cultural Values: Wieland's culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect. Wieland is hiring a Sr. Quality Engineer. The Sr. Quality Engineer will be responsible for improving production processes and the quality of the material to manufacture copper and stainless steel-alloy strips cost effectively.. This role is located in Waterbury, CT and will be fully on-site. While this role is local, occasional travel to other locations will be required (15-25% travel). Base Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year. May be eligible for a variable compensation plan bonus based upon company performance within fiscal year cycle. At Wieland, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be based upon various factors unique to each individual that may include but are not limited to years of experience, industry knowledge, technical skills, education, qualifications, etc.

Responsibilities: Sr.

Quality Engineer Responsibilities: Implement company's quality policy and procedures for laboratory personnel, utilizing the Quality Management System. Accept/reject base stock material based upon conformity or non-conformity to purchasing material specifications. Change processing routers as needed to accommodate available resources. (I think the process engineer does routers?) Authorize rework of non-conforming material to meet customer specifications. Reject material on the shop floor if it is non-conforming and initiate remakes. Authorize material return from the customers .Strong adherence to Wieland Safety Culture Develop quality steps for new and existing products. Assist with management of ISO 9000 quality systemand internal auditor of the ISO 9000 quality management system. Perform internal and process audits as required by our ISO 9001 certification Help organize and manage management review meetings for quality management system Assists in all quality audit functions from both customers and outside surveillance audits. Review mechanical properties of processed material to meet customer specifications and make processing changes as needed. Evaluate non-conformance of in-process material and determine material disposition for rework, reject or remake. Support Sales and Technical Service needs as related to customer expectations, including dimensional layouts and capability studies, and root cause investigation. Evaluate customer complaints and rejections. Determine disposition of returned material. Assist with administering calibration system Assist manufacturing with procedures, processing, and material issues. Conduct experiments to develop processing parameters for new items or new alloys and also to evaluate the cause of non-conformance. Other duties as assigned. Monitor and track process variables for Continuous Improvement of mechanical properties Sr. Quality Engineer Qualifications: Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering or science (preferred). 4-7 years' experience in a quality engineering role or similar work experience equivalent. Familiar with ASTM standards for copper base and Stainless Steel and able to interpret standard. Familiar with SAP ERP system (preferred) Experience in the metals processing industry for copper-base and stainless-steel alloys - preferred. Understanding of metals processing equipment such as rolling mills, annealing furnaces, leveling lines, slitting equipment and their capabilities – (preferred).Ability to understand metallurgical properties within the various metal systems Knowledgeable in ISO 9001, TS 16949 standards (internal auditor certification) Effective Root Cause analysis skills Familiarity with SPC, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, and Quality Improvement Techniques. Ability to effectively communicate to customers, their needs and their requirements Certified Six Sigma - Minimum – yellow belt – preferred Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences Work Environment is a Manufacturing facility with a Laboratory. Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization and handle confidential information. Basic Understanding of Electroplating of metal strip products – (preferred)

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Benefits: Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more! Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match. Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays. Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless! Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program. Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations. Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.

Job Summary: # of Openings: 1Posted Date: 2 months ago(8/13/2026 3:20 PM)