Job Description

Job Description

Position: Quality Engineer  

Department: Quality Assurance

Reports To: Quality Assurance Manager

Overview

FGI is undergoing a major supply chain realignment, including product repatriation, to strengthen resilience and reduce risks associated with global sourcing. To support this critical initiative, we are seeking a dedicated Quality Engineer who will focus exclusively on supplier qualifications, product validation, and ensuring that all new sourcing initiatives meet FGI’s rigorous quality standards.

This role is essential to safeguarding product integrity, accelerating supplier onboarding, and ensuring the long-term success of our supply chain transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead qualification and validation efforts for new suppliers, components, and subassemblies tied to the supply chain realignment.
• Develop and implement quality plans, inspection criteria, and test protocols to ensure robust product validation.
• Collaborate closely with Procurement, Engineering, and suppliers to define quality requirements and resolve issues.
• Perform data-driven analysis of qualification results and provide recommendations for supplier approval or remediation.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) where quality risks are identified.
• Support the creation of documentation, including qualification reports, risk assessments, and validation records.
• Serve as a liaison with vendor quality teams to ensure compliance with FGI’s standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all qualification activities are completed on time and to specification, enabling smooth supplier transitions.
• Support supplier audits and evaluations, including travel to vendor facilities as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, supplier quality, or manufacturing validation.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, standards, and tools (e.g., ASQ/ANSI Z1.4, PPAP, FMEA, control plans, SPC).
• Hands-on experience with qualification and validation of new suppliers and/or production processes.
• Skilled in root cause analysis, problem-solving methodologies, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working cross-functionally and directly with suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines while maintaining a high level of rigor.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (ability to generate new forms and documents)

 At this time Fountainhead Group is unable to provide sponsorship

Why Join FGI?

• Play a pivotal role in a company-wide transformation with long-term strategic impact.
• Be part of a dedicated team ensuring supply chain stability and product integrity.
• Collaborate with global suppliers and cross-functional teams in Procurement, Engineering, and Operations.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities.

Company Profile: 

The Fountainhead Group is a family-owned and operated company, dedicated to the success and longevity of our business, our employees, and our community. For more than 130 years, FGI has been creating, innovating, and manufacturing liquid sprayer products for the world's top brands and retailers. From the first compressed air sprayer in 1888, we have dedicated ourselves to creating products that make our customers’ lives easier, expanding our offering to include the highest quality sprayer technology for both home and professional use. 

Across four manufacturing and distribution centers in Central New York, we’re committed to the betterment of our FGI Family of employees and our local community, supporting more than 350+ local nonprofits through our robust philanthropy and volunteer programs to ensure the success of our community for generations to come. 

The Fountainhead Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (AAE/EEO) and ranked one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State by the Society for Human Resource Management. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, refugee or disability status. With over 12 languages spoken at FGI, regardless of language ability, education, or training, there is a place for you within the FGI Family!