Senior Quality Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new and existing products.
• Create and maintain quality systems, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Manage product and process qualification activities, including CPK studies and Gage R&R analysis.
• Monitor quality performance metrics, nonconformance trends, corrective actions, and reject rates.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing methodologies such as DMAIC, 8D, mistake-proofing, process control, and structured problem-solving.
• Drive advanced root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Maintain Quality Management System (QMS) compliance and support certification requirements, including ISO 9001 standards.
• Cook up and manage internal and external audit schedules.
• Standardize quality processes, tools, and best practices across operations.
• Facilitate KATA workshops, coaching activities, and value stream mapping initiatives.
• Lead design-for-quality and quality planning efforts during product development and manufacturing transitions.
• Persistently partner with customers, suppliers, engineering, operations, and commercial teams to resolve quality issues and support business objectives.
• Support global quality initiatives and cross-site quality improvement projects.
• Escalate and resolve complex quality concerns impacting production, customer satisfaction, or operational performance.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Supervise and prioritize work assignments for quality team members.
• Train employees on quality principles, methodologies, and continuous improvement tools.
• Conduct performance reviews and support employee development plans.
• Mentor engineers and quality professionals to strengthen technical and leadership capabilities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, quality ownership, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• 4+ years of quality engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Experience with PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and process validation activities.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, fabrication, weldments, assemblies, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Experience conducting root cause investigations using methodologies such as Fishbone Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Proven experience with corrective actions, 8D investigations, MRBs, and rapid response activities.
• Knowledge of statistical process control, process capability studies, and measurement system analysis.
• Excellent communication skills with experience interfacing directly with customers and suppliers.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and project management abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with data analysis and quality tools such as Minitab, JMP, Power BI, or similar statistical software preferred.
• Experience managing audits and supporting compliance initiatives within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement and operational excellence programs.