Quality Engineer, Operations

Introduction

The Quality Engineer leads and supports activities involving process quality, root cause analysis, statistical process control, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 compliance, auditing, and continuous improvement.

Working cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Management, Maintenance, and other Quality functions. The Quality Engineer uses data-driven problem solving and risk-based thinking to improve product quality, strengthen process capability, maintain compliance, and prevent quality-related disruptions. The position is part of the Americas Quality Department, reports to the Quality Manager, Operations and bears responsibility for agreed-upon goals, objectives, and performance expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Product and Manufacturing Quality

• Lead and support root cause investigations and corrective actions for product and manufacturing quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Identify, initiate, and support work instruction, product and process change requests to resolve quality concerns and drive continuous improvement.
• Analyze manufacturing, inspection, test, warranty, and other quality data to identify trends, anomalies, recurring failure modes, and emerging risks.
• Utilize quality tools including Pareto analysis, fishbone diagrams, 5 Why, control charts, FMEA, statistical analysis, and other problem-solving methodologies to support data-driven decisions.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.

Product Introduction, Change Management, and Risk Management

• Support quality planning and validation activities associated with new product introductions, product transfers, engineering changes, and process changes.
• Ensure appropriate quality controls are established before implementation of significant product or process changes.

Product and Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinate and/or Support investigation and corrective actions associated with regional compliance findings.
• Partner with Product Compliance, Quality, Engineering, and other functions to ensure product and manufacturing changes maintain required certifications and compliance.

Required Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline required; advanced degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, product engineering, or comparable experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting product and/or process quality in a manufacturing organization.
• Experience within the HVAC, electromechanical, electronics, automation, or related manufacturing industry is a plus.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP is beneficial.
• Demonstrated proficiency with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong understanding of SPC, process capability analysis, Cp/Cpk, statistical analysis, and manufacturing process controls.
• Working knowledge of FMEA, PFMEA, risk assessment, corrective and preventive action and equipment/process qualification.
• Six Sigma Green Belt preferred; Black Belt or equivalent advanced continuous improvement experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex quality and manufacturing data and translate findings into actionable improvements.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data analysis/reporting tools.

People at Belimo

Smart buildings start with dedicated people. We bring talented people together and foster an environment to succeed. At Belimo, respect, trust, and support across departments help ideas move quickly into real-world solutions, because we achieve more together than we ever could alone.

About Belimo

Belimo is the global market leader in the development, production, and sales of field devices for the energy-efficient control of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems. The focus of our core business is on damper actuators, control valves, sensors and meters. Founded in 1975, the company has been listed on the Swiss Exchange (SIX) since 1995. 

Compensation & Benefits

At Belimo, we believe in fair, equitable, and competitive compensation. We offer pay that reflects your skills, experience, education, and location. Beyond compensation, you'll benefit from a comprehensive rewards package designed to support your health, financial wellbeing, and long-term success. Belimo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

Belimo is committed to paying all employees in a fair, equitable and transparent manner. The base salary for this position ranges from $100,000 - $110,000 annually with a target performance bonus of 10% of an employee’s annual base salary. Compensation is based on several factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. Belimo offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with a 100% company match on employee contributions up to 6% of salary; company-paid life and disability insurance; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); flexible spending accounts; and voluntary supplemental benefits. Eligible employees may also receive paid time off and other leave benefits in accordance with company policies. #WeAreBelimo