Sr. Quality Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure the Company’s Quality Management System complies with customer requirements, internal standards, ISO 9001, and IATF 16949.
• Develop, maintain, and improve quality control processes and procedures.
• Lead quality-related activities for new product development and APQP deliverables.
• Conduct internal process monitoring, audits, and reviews to validate compliance and identify improvement needs.
• Oversee daily operations of the CMM Lab, including scheduling, part measurements, programming review, and data accuracy.
• Ensure timely inspection, calibration, and maintenance of all monitoring and measuring devices.
• Review and validate CMM reports and dimensional data for accuracy.
• Support troubleshooting of measurement issues and provide technical guidance to inspectors and CMM personnel.
• Document and analyze product deficiencies, including root cause analysis, statistical analysis, and corrective actions.
• Lead containment, corrective action, and customer reporting for internal and external nonconformities.
• Drive initiatives to improve product efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen process capability (SPC, MSA, Six Sigma tools).
• Serve as the primary quality interface with customers and suppliers, representing the Company professionally and effectively.

Job Requirements

• Technical Skills:
• Ability to read, understand, and balloon blueprints.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T.
• Ability to interpret specifications, schematics, and CMM data.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, MSA, and SPC methodologies.
• Proficient in root cause analysis and Six Sigma problem-solving methods.
• Experience with IMDS (preferred).
• Competence in the use of precision gauges (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.).
• Knowledge of ERP systems; Plex preferred.
• Experience with Minitab or similar analytical tools.
• Competence in the use of precision gauges (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.).
• Minimum Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience managing a quality department or quality team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration preferred.
• Experience with close-tolerance, CNC-machined powertrain components in the automotive industry.
• Six Sigma certification strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership background with proven success managing inspectors, auditors, and/or CMM personnel.