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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Quality System Engineer - **Company:** Singer Valve - **Location:** Cleveland, TN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Statistical Process Control (SPC) - **Published:** July 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://muellerwaterproducts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Mueller/job/Cleveland-TN/Quality-System-Engineer_R6692 ## About the Role * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Understands lean manufacturing and can demonstrate various lean practices * Proactive, "take the reins" mentality when it comes to addressing supplier quality issues * Able to build relationships internal and external to the facility * Able to build and execute a medium-to-the-mistake strategy for both the quality and continuous improvement functions. * Comfortable with change and developing and executing new ideas. Managing the status quo is not enough to succeed in this position. * Comfortable coaching, developing, and holding others accountable * Demonstrated ability to successfully achieve goals through influence * Possess an analytical mindset * Ability to adapt to system/technology changes as well as use of current systems * Strong organizational skills * Ability to blend multiple sources of data to formulate opinions and recommendations * Exposure to global thought process and diversity * Ability to create, follow and challenge standard work processes daily * Ability to identify roadblocks in material/information flow and manage exceptions * Demonstrated advanced Excel skills * Demonstrated risk awareness and mitigation * Knowledge of statistical process control techniques DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS * Six Sigma black belt preferred * Experience working with rubber injection and compression molding is a plus, * Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical discipline preferred * Five (5) + years' experience in supervision in a manufacturing environment * Ten (10) + years progressive work-related experience with demonstrated proficiency in multiple disciplines/technologies/processes related to the position * Supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to lead towards common goals * Experience working in a LEAN manufacturing environment in metal machining and fabrication PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * Ability to remain in stationary position or standing position for prolonged periods and alternate between * Ability to repeat gross or fine manipulation that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers * Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, safety glasses, steel-toed or metatarsal-guarded shoes, and/or ear plugs, while working in an industrial and/or manufacturing environment. * Ability to constantly communicate with others to exchange information in person, via phone, or via use of computer. * Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects up to 25 pounds in weight in all directions * Ability to occasionally reach overhead or at or below shoulder level * Ability to work around hot heavy machinery. * Ability to work in an open warehouse environment, subject to seasonal weather (hot/cold) * Must be able to function in a high-pressure production type environment. ## Description * Drive process discipline, connect with stakeholders to increase ownership of process and adherence to standards * Responsible for maintaining the sites ISO certification * Manage overall efforts and activities of the Quality Management System * Work with product engineering to define, establish and publish quality specifications, procedures and standards for raw materials, in-process, and finished products * Develop and recommend inspection and sampling techniques, quality control plans, and process control procedures that will ensure production of finished products, which meet quality specifications and standards * Develop and implement QMS adhering to all ISO standards * Develop and implement an audit program * Drive lean and statistical process control throughout facility by ensuring standard utilization of Lean Six Sigma practices * Lead Kaizen Events and Six Sigma projects within and across operations to optimize Value Stream performance * Demonstrate a commitment to engage teams in other departments and divisions of the organization * Lead projects to drive change and achieve productivity and quality improvements * Develop, establish and monitor quantitative organizational performance measurement systems to drive continuous improvement * Facilitate a high level of employee participation on teams and in events to foster high involvement, accountability, and results ## Related Videos - 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