Corrective Action & Quality Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive 8D and corrective action from problem definition through verified closure
• Maintain discipline around timely and complete closure of corrective actions
• Lead cross-functional investigations into repeat and high-impact quality issues
• Use data to distinguish true root cause from symptoms
• Ensure problem statements and root causes are accurate and supported by data
• Validate that corrective actions are sustained and prevent recurrence
• Establish clear criteria for verifying effectiveness
• Drive preventive actions based on trends and repeat failure patterns
• Partner with Plant Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations teams
• Support alignment across Freeport and Lanark facilities
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders
• Analyze warranty, field, and internal defect data to identify patterns
• Highlight repeat issues and systemic risks
• Support reporting and visibility into quality performance and trends
• Apply structured problem solving and Lean principles to reduce defects and variation
• Feed lessons learned into PFMEA, APQP, and manufacturing controls
• Support updates to standard work and quality processes based on findings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field
• 3 to 7 years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or reliability engineering
• Experience owning corrective actions from open to verified closure
• Hands-on experience with 8D or structured root cause problem solving
• Experience resolving repeat or chronic quality issues
• Ability to work cross-functionally and drive actions without direct authority

Preferred Experience

• With warranty, field, or reliability data
• Ledger or Six Sigma training