Principal Quality Engineer

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

For decades, Itron has been delivering critical energy and water infrastructure services to customers around the globeand we are just getting started. Join us and help design the future of resource management.

Itron is transitioning our quality processes to a standardized global Quality Management System and is seeking a Principal Quality Engineer to develop, improve and support the deployment of standardized quality practices, methodologies and processes across the organization.

Duties & Responsibilities

- Drive global Quality reporting, KPI and dashboard definition and reporting

- Drive creation of Management Review Presentation with Global QMS Audit Manager

- Complete data interpretation for All Quality System Data, Drive global data mining.

- Define and drive improvement plans through the organization

- Drive Problem solving methodologies and preventive actions in the organization, KPI performance, training, coaching and process compliance.

- Develop and assist in the development of Global QMS processes, Own and drive procedure and methodology definition, ensure deployment and adherence.

- Ensure Adequacy of Change Control Processes

- Provide Quality engineering support to the organization ensuring consistent application of quality techniques such as

- Capability, tolerancing, and materials related issues.

- Process stability and capability studies

- Advanced Product Quality Planning activities

- Control Plans and FMEA's

- Statistical techniques.

- Measurement System Analysis tools

- Effectively communicate and reinforce commitment to quality improvement efforts

Required Skills & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline

- 7+ years of Quality Engineering experience

- Experience in defining and deploying Global Quality and Manufacturing Processes

- Experienced in various quality techniques such as problem resolution methodologies, Statistical techniques , Measurement System Analysis tools, Control Plans and FMEA's, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), PPAP, gage R&R, Risk Management

- Internal Quality Auditor Project management experience

- Formal training and previous experience as an Internal Auditor for ISO 9001 system

- Document and Change Control Processes

Preferred Skills And Experience

- Proven track record of driving continuous quality improvement in an engineering and manufacturing environment.

- Certified Quality Engineer desired

- Experience managing a certified quality management system

- Experience working in large complex global organization, preferably tech or utilities industries

Location: This is a hybrid role with occasional on-site work at one of the following sites:

- Oconee, SC

This is a safety sensitive role.

This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more! This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.

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