Quality Engineer

About the role

This role champions manufacturing excellence through robust quality systems, continuous improvement, and compliance with customer and regulatory standards. It requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive mindset to integrate quality throughout product development and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and negotiate customer requirements to ensure compliance with applicable standards
• Monitor and analyze quality performance indicators; implement corrective actions to meet targets
• Investigate daily process issues to reduce scrap and improve production yield
• Evaluate and disposition non-conforming parts from manufacturing, inspection, customer feedback, and returns
• Manage supplier quality, ensuring compliance with incoming material standards and Molex supplier management policies
• Lead customer complaint resolution using a structured approach, including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and completion of 8D and medical reporting requirements
• Apply Advanced Quality Planning (AQP) during early product development or production transfer phases to ensure robust quality integration
• Develop and execute validation plans (IQ/OQ/PQ) for new product introduction projects covering process, equipment, and product
• Ensure effective implementation and management of quality control plans and manufacturing process controls, including the creation, review, and maintenance of essential quality documentation such as work instructions, inspection plans, and control plans
• Initiate and contribute to Continuous Improvement Projects aligned with plant KPIs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

(Basic Qualifications)

• B.S. degree in engineering or related field, or 2+ years in quality or regulatory work
• Advanced knowledge of quality tools such as SPC, DOE, FMEA, CAPA, and root cause analysis
• Thorough knowledge of GD&T, technical drawings and metrology
• Corrective Actions with systemic 8D and/or medical standard approach

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced decision making and prioritization skills
• Data analysis and project management skills
• Effective and professional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Benefits

Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Pay

Compensation range is determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

Schedule

Extended travel to other facilities or customer locations may be required to support business needs, with travel potentially reaching up to 10%.