Quality Engineer

Senior Quality Engineer responsible for leading NPI quality planning, product and process risk management, regulatory compliance, quality systems, supplier quality, and manufacturing process improvement.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in Engineering or a related technical field

• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience

• Proficiency with FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, PPAP, and APQP

• Strong working knowledge of GD&T

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications

• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) quality planning

• Experience with DFMEA and PFMEA development and maintenance

• Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) and PPAP processes

• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies, including 8D, A3, Fishbone, and 5-Why

• Experience with Statistical Process Control and process capability analysis, including Cp and Cpk

• Experience conducting Gauge R&R and Measurement System Analysis

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 Quality Management Systems

• Experience with corrective action and non-conformance processes

• Experience with quality metrics including FPY, DPPM, scrap, rework, and warranty

Preferred Skills

• ASQ certification

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

• Six Sigma Black Belt certification

• Experience with CE Marking requirements, including LVD, EMC, and Machinery Directive requirements

• Knowledge of NRTL certifications, including UL, CSA, and ETL

• Knowledge of RoHS, REACH, WEEE, and ErP regulations

• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

• Experience working with third-party testing laboratories and certification bodies

• Experience with supplier qualification and supplier quality management

• Experience supporting product safety, export control, and environmental compliance

Job Responsibilities

• Lead quality planning activities for New Product Introduction programs

• Define and manage quality gates throughout the product development lifecycle

• Develop and maintain Product Quality Plans aligned with technical and customer requirements

• Participate in design reviews and identify product and process quality risks

• Coordinate FAI and PPAP activities and associated customer approval processes

• Establish inspection criteria, sampling plans, and acceptance requirements for new products

• Lead DFMEA activities to identify and mitigate design-related risks

• Develop and maintain PFMEAs for manufacturing processes

• Track FMEA corrective actions and risk reduction activities

• Use FMEA outputs to develop Control Plans and process monitoring strategies

• Manage CE technical files and Declaration of Conformity documentation

• Support UL, CSA, ETL, and other applicable product certification activities

• Monitor applicable regulatory and industry standards for product compliance impacts

• Coordinate certification testing with third-party laboratories and certification bodies

• Maintain certification and re-certification schedules

• Investigate production quality escapes and non-conformances

• Perform root cause analysis using 8D, A3, Fishbone, and 5-Why methodologies

• Translate engineering design requirements into measurable process controls and inspection criteria

• Participate in production readiness reviews for new production lines and tooling changes

• Track and analyze FPY, DPPM, scrap, rework, and warranty metrics

• Respond to customer corrective action requests, SCARs, CARs, and 8D requirements

• Support customer and third-party quality audits

• Review customer-specific quality requirements and incorporate requirements into internal and supplier quality plans

• Maintain and improve Quality Management System documentation

• Develop and maintain Control Plans, inspection instructions, and work instructions

• Support internal audits, management reviews, and certification audits

• Lead quality-related Lean and Six Sigma continuous improvement projects

• Support qualification and assessment of new suppliers

• Conduct supplier first article evaluations

• Issue and track Supplier Corrective Action Requests

• Monitor supplier quality performance

• Support incoming inspection program development

• Conduct Gauge R&R studies and support calibration and measurement system programs

• Apply SPC and capability studies to monitor manufacturing processes

• Analyze warranty and field return data to identify systemic quality issues and support root cause investigations

Pay: 45-55/hr

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client.

Pay Details: $45.00 to $55.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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