Senior Quality Engineer

Job Description Quality Engineer Department Experience Reporting To Quality / QA-QC 6 10 Years Quality Manager Job Purpose To plan, implement, and maintain quality assurance and quality control activities across manufacturing processes, ensuring products conform to specifications, customer requirements, and applicable industry/quality standards, while driving continuous improvement and defect reduction. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain quality plans, control plans, and inspection procedures for new and existing products/processes. Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) for internal, supplier, and customer quality issues using tools such as 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone. Prepare and maintain PFMEA, Control Plans, and process capability studies (Cpk/Ppk) for critical characteristics. Conduct in-process, incoming, and final inspections; review non-conformances and drive disposition through MRB (Material Review Board). Monitor supplier quality performance, conduct supplier audits, and support supplier development and PPAP/APQP submissions. Drive internal audits (process, product, and system) against ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 or equivalent quality management systems. Analyze quality KPIs (DPU, PPM, scrap/rework rate, customer complaints) and present findings to management with improvement action plans. Lead or support Six Sigma / Lean / Kaizen initiatives to reduce variation, waste, and cost of poor quality. Coordinate with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues and support new product introduction (NPI). Maintain calibration schedules and ensure measurement systems analysis (MSA/Gage R&R) is performed for critical gauges. Train and mentor junior quality engineers/technicians and promote a quality-first culture on the shop floor. Ensure documentation control, traceability, and compliance with customer-specific requirements and regulatory standards. Effective communication with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders. Continuous improvement mindset and ownership of quality outcomes. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline. 610 years of progressive experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing/industrial environment. Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001; IATF 16949 or AS9100 experience preferred depending on industry. Proficient in core quality tools: PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, PPAP/APQP, 8D, Root Cause Analysis. Hands-on experience with inspection equipment (CMM, calipers, gauges) and reading engineering drawings/GD&T. Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt certification is an advantage. Proficiency in MS Excel and quality data analysis; exposure to Minitab or similar statistical software preferred. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills. Key Competencies Attention to detail and data-driven decision-making. Ability to lead investigations and drive accountability across teams.