Quality Engineer

The work model

Your role and responsibilities:

• Lead quality strategy and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations by driving defect prevention, improving key quality metrics (FPY, DPPM, scrap, rework, warranty), and fostering a culture of operational excellence through Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Owning and enhancing the Quality Management System (QMS) by ensuring ISO compliance, supporting audits, managing APQP/PPAP activities, leading root cause and corrective action processes, and establishing robust quality controls, documentation, and standardized processes.
• Provide technical quality leadership through data-driven analysis, statistical methods, supplier quality management, cross-functional collaboration, and workforce training to improve product quality, process capability, customer satisfaction, and overall business performance.
• Drive quality and process improvements across winding, assembly, machining, and finishing operations by enhancing defect detection and test reliability, reducing process variation, standardizing work methods, and ensuring compliance with dimensional, surface finish, electrical performance, and product quality specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with 2+ years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or operational excellence within a manufacturing environment – Required.
• Strong knowledge of core quality tools and methodologies, including 8D, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, and SPC.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles, with the ability to lead data-driven continuous improvement efforts.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and data trending (e.g., Minitab) and ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test procedures.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or equivalent Quality Management Systems, including audit readiness and compliance practices.

Preferred Experience

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma certification – Experience with winding, assembly and machining manufacturing processes – ISO auditor experience or QMS ownership – Project management experience or PMP certification.