Itron, Inc. · 7 hours ago
Principal Quality Engineer
West Union, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expItron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. The Principal Quality Engineer will ensure the effectiveness of the quality management system and drive continuous improvement while managing audits and quality initiatives.
Advanced MaterialsClean EnergyCommunications InfrastructureEnergyEnergy ManagementGovTechOil and GasSoftwareWater
Responsibilities
Manage a team of 3-4 associates
Oversee compliance and continuous improvement of the ISO9001-based quality management system. This includes coordinating the implementation of new & revised global QMS processes, developing and improving local QMS processes and providing related training
Support Itron’s internal audit program and provide coordination and support for 3rd party quality audits and customer audits. This includes supporting audit follow-up activities such as root cause analysis and corrective actions
Provide leadership in quality-related initiatives, including projects to improve key quality processes
Oversee and improve the process for controlling nonconforming materials, driving reduction in MRB inventory as well as efficiency and effectiveness of the MRB process
Manage the site’s calibration program, including both in-house and 3rd party calibrations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor degree in engineering or related technical field
5 years of relevant experience in quality management systems
Strong knowledge of quality management systems, including ISO9001, QMS auditing, Control and improvement of QMS processes & documentation
Experience leading teams and projects to improve quality-related processes
Excellent communication, organization & leadership skills
Good understanding of 8D problem solving methodology
Knowledge and experience with measurement systems analysis (Gage R&R), calibration methodology, and maintaining calibration records
Preferred
Experience with Oracle and/or other ERP systems
Experience with SQL and Power BI
ISO9001 auditor certification or ASQ Certified Quality Auditor
ASQ Certified Manager of Quality & Organizational Excellence
Benefits
Financial, social, health and wellbeing programs
Paid vacation
401k matching
Employee stock purchase program
Hybrid work schedule
Annual bonus program
Company
Itron, Inc.
Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely and reliably deliver critical infrastructure services to communities in more than 100 countries.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$700M2024-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $700M
1993-11-04IPO
Leadership Team
Thomas Deitrich
President & CEO / COO
Brian McGuigan
Director Smart Cities, EMEA
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