Quality Engineer, Sustainability & Product Compliance

Introduction

The Quality Engineer leads and supports activities involving product and process quality, root cause analysis, statistical process control, product changes, validation and qualification, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 compliance, auditing, and continuous improvement. Translating sustainability requirements, in alignment with Group Sustainability, into regional actions and road maps, as well as ensuring environmental and material compliance requirements are met across Belimo Americas. This role combines product and manufacturing quality engineering with Quality and Environmental Management System compliance.

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 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.


• Partner with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and other functions to identify and mitigate product and manufacturing risks.


• Ensure appropriate quality controls are established before implementation of significant product or process changes.

Quality and Environmental Management Systems

• Serve as a regional technical resource for ISO 14001 Environmental Management System compliance.


• Support the development, execution, maintenance, and continuous improvement of local and global QMS and EMS processes.


• Collaboration with Group Sustainability with regards to Material Compliance (Cal Prop 65, US PFAS regulations etc.) and Sustainability (GHG emissions of US sites, sustainability reporting of all relevant metrics, materials used in US products etc.)


• Support the Quality Management System component of customer quality audits and customer-specific compliance requirements.


• Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness, usability, and efficiency of QMS processes, documentation, and supporting databases.

Product and Regulatory Compliance

• Support applicable UL, trade, governmental, state, and other regulatory compliance activities and other responsible functions.


• Coordinate and/or Support investigation and corrective actions associated with regional compliance findings.


• Generate and manage Certificates of Product Conformance and related customer quality documentation as required.


• 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.


• 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 with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, quality and environmental management systems, and auditing.


• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP is beneficial.

Technical Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies.


• Working knowledge of FMEA, PFMEA, DFEMA, risk assessment, corrective and preventive action, validation, 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.


• Familiarity with product certification, regulatory compliance, UL requirements, ESD controls, or similar manufacturing compliance requirements is beneficial.


• 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