Senior Quality Engineer Join our team as a Senior Quality Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in advancing our quality assurance processes and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives and collaborate with various departments to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
Key Responsibilities:
Guide and mentor teams in Six Sigma and Lean methodologies to tackle complex process challenges and drive improvements.
Be a central figure in new product introductions, ensuring quality integration from inception through Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).Utilize data analytics and engineering insights to establish standards, specifications, and control limits for consistent, high-quality production.
Champion Lean practices by embedding tools such as FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, FAI, and PPAP into routine operations.
Oversee and enhance the Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015), supporting audits and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
Lead and develop a team of Quality Technicians, offering coaching and strategic guidance.
Collaborate closely with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and other teams to maintain seamless production and meet customer satisfaction.
Drive root cause analysis, containment, and corrective actions to address and resolve quality issues.
Improve in-process quality controls to bolster product reliability and manufacturing capabilities.
Apply engineering and Lean principles to continuously refine and enhance operational workflows.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline.
Approximately 6+ years of experience in manufacturing or quality environments.
Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and customer-focused quality initiatives.
Prior experience in leadership or supervisory roles is advantageous.
Familiarity with quality certifications such as CQE, CMQ, CQA, and ISO 9001 auditing is beneficial.
Expertise in process improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, and quality systems.
Located in Anoka, this role is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional looking to make a significant impact on quality standards and practices. If you have a passion for engineering excellence and a drive to enhance operational performance, we invite you to apply.
