Plant Quality Engineer
About the role
The Plant Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving quality systems, processes, and controls to ensure product conformity, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. This role serves as the plant's quality subject matter expert, leading risk-based quality initiatives through the implementation of PFMEAs, Control Plans, Six Sigma methodologies, and data-driven continuous improvement programs. The position partners closely with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Maintenance to reduce variation, prevent defects, improve process capability, and establish a culture of proactive quality management. The Plant Quality Engineer is accountable for driving compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and company quality objectives while reducing the Cost of Non-Performance (CON-P).
Responsibilities
- Lead the creation and implementation of Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) for manufacturing processes lacking formal risk assessment methodology.
- Develop Control Plans based on PFMEA outputs to establish process controls, reaction plans, and monitoring requirements.
- Facilitate cross-functional risk assessment sessions involving Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations teams.
- Ensure quality documentation aligns with customer, regulatory, and industry standards.
- Establish standardized work instructions, inspection criteria, and quality procedures.
- Lead Six Sigma projects using DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) methodology to reduce defects and process variation.
- Identify and prioritize high-risk processes through PFMEA and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Conduct root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagrams, and Failure Analysis tools.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives resulting in reductions in scrap, rework, customer complaints, and overall Cost of Non-Performance (CON-P).
- Investigate internal quality concerns and implement effective containment and corrective actions.
Requirements
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related STEM field, or in lieu of degree a minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing quality, quality engineering, process engineering, or continuous improvement role. Preferred Lead Auditor Certification, Advanced knowledge in RCA, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, and other quality tools, Six Sigma Training / Certification.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related STEM field, or in lieu of degree a minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing quality, quality engineering, process engineering, or continuous improvement role.
- PREFERRED: Lead Auditor Certification, Advanced knowledge in RCA, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, and other quality tools, Six Sigma Training / Certification.
Skills
Skills
- Knowledge of Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
- Experience in developing and implementing Control Plans
- Ability to facilitate cross-functional risk assessment sessions
- Strong knowledge of quality documentation and standards
- Experience with Six Sigma methodologies and DMAIC
- Proficiency in conducting root cause analysis and failure analysis tools
- Experience in continuous improvement initiatives
- Ability to investigate and implement corrective actions for internal quality concerns
Benefits
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