Senior Quality Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Quality Engineer. In this role, you will help ensure products meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and customer requirements. The Quality Engineer will provide quality engineering support across multiple programs, develop and maintain quality assurance processes, conduct audits, analyze performance data, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and create and maintain APQP documentation. This position reports directly to the Lead Manager of Quality and is an integral member of the quality team.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily production floor support by troubleshooting manufacturing, inspection, and testing processes.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Programs, Contracts, Health & Safety, and other departments to ensure quality requirements and process controls are maintained.
• Perform contract reviews and quality planning for new and existing products.
• Review manufacturing and inspection plans using GD&T principles and engineering drawings.
• Develop specifications and process parameters based on customer requirements.
• Create and maintain APQP Core Tool documentation in accordance with contract requirements.
• Identify, design, and coordinate procurement of part-specific functional gaging when required.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality department and across site operations.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of quality documentation, inspection plans, and procedures.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to improve product quality.
• Communicate directly with customers regarding quality-related matters.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Conduct supplier quality evaluations and vendor site visits as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Understanding of ANSI Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience creating and managing APQP Core Tool documentation.
• Knowledge of machining and fabrication processes, including milling, turning, grinding, and metal fabrication.
• Experience with gaging, gauge R&R studies, inspection techniques, and dimensional verification methods.
• Understanding of Statistical