Sr. Quality Engineer - Austin - Dover Fueling Solutions

Description

Job Requisition ID: 63829

Department: Manuf. & Operations (DEPT_MFGOP)

At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. We are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do, but what really fuels us is our people. They're the heart of our company. As an employee, our promise to you is that you'll work on new and innovative products and solutions, be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative, caring, and act with integrity, and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you. Unique and interesting projects – both locally and globally – will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths. 

We are #EnergizedByGrowth.

DFS is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations, made up of some of the most trusted, leading-edge brands in the industry. As part of Dover Corporation and with our talented, innovative, outstanding people, we are doing great things and redefining what is possible in fueling and convenience retail. Providing advanced fuel-dispensing equipment, including clean energy solutions, systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wet stock-management solutions, DFS comprises the product brands of Wayne Fueling Systems, OPW Fuel Management Systems, ClearView, Tokheim, ProGauge, Fairbanks, LIQAL, AvaLAN, and Bulloch Technologies. Headquartered in Austin, TX, DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Overall Scope

The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring products meet all quality standards while proactively driving initiatives to reduce waste and optimize processes. This role serves as a "change agent," shifting manufacturing from reactive inspection to preventive quality assurance through continuous improvement methodologies, utilizing data-driven methodologies to solve complex quality issues and foster a culture of excellence. 

Key Responsibilities

•    Manufacturing Quality & Support: Monitor in-process quality on the assembly line; lead Gemba walks to identify quality risks and partner with manufacturing engineering to implement error-proofing (Poka-Yoke).

•    Continuous Improvement (CI): Drive Lean Six Sigma projects to reduce waste and improve yield; facilitate Kaizen events to optimize production flow for dispenser units.

•    Advanced Root Cause Analysis: Lead investigations into production defects using 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone analysis to implement permanent corrective actions (CAPA).

•    Supplier & New Product Quality: Collaborate with Supplier Quality to resolve material issues; collaborate on PPAP and FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) for New Product Introductions (NPI).

•    Data Analytics: Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) and BI tools to analyze trends in Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ) and customer complaints.

•    Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, S-A-01, industry regulations, and internal QMS requirements.

•    Have experience in internal and external quality audits, support certification, regulatory inspections and Management Reviews.

•    Maintain documentation (control plans, inspection plans, FMEAs, PPAPs, SPC, CAPA, NCRs, etc.).

•    Support MRB (Material Review Board) activities and disposition decisions.

•    Act as SME (Subject Matter Expert) on quality standards, measurement systems, and risk management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong data analysis skills; proficiency in AI and BI tools
• Experience with data systems (Intelex, Oracle, or similar).
• Excellent problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
• Experience in dispenser, automotive, or industrial equipment manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Measurement Canada and other regulatory compliance.

Key Success Metrics

• RTY improvement and sustainability across production lines.
• Timely closure of NCRs and support MRB actions as needed, and cycle times improvement.
• Reduction in customer complaints and field failures, better customer satisfaction.
• Effective support of NPI through lessons learned and risk mitigation.
• Positive audit results and compliance to ISO/regulatory standards.
• Closure of internal audits and CARs on a timely manner.
• Reduction in Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).

Note: This is not an all inclusive list, and can change as needed for the business

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position.  Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, 13 paid holidays/floating holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days, and paid sick leave; including business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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This position may be located in: Americas : United States : Texas : Austin

Job Function : Quality & Continous Improvement

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