Quality Engineer
Job Description
- Lead customer quality investigations, including containment, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and customer communication.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing 8D, DMAIC, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DOE, SPC, MSA, and statistical analysis.
- Support APQP, PPAP, FMEA/PFMEA, Control Plans, and process validation activities.
- Lead quality planning and support New Product Introduction (NPI) from concept through production launch.
- Analyze quality data, KPIs, COPQ, scorecards, and business intelligence tools to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Support supplier quality, warranty, field quality, rework, and manufacturing issue resolution.
- Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Customers to improve product quality and manufacturing performance.
- Implement error-proofing and process improvements to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Mentor Quality Engineers and provide technical guidance on complex quality issues.
- Support ISO 9001 compliance and quality management system initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of quality engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Candidates without a degree may qualify with 10+ years of relevant quality experience, including at least 4 years in a customer-facing quality role.
- Strong experience with customer quality, quality systems, and manufacturing process improvement.
- Must have knowledge of 8D, DMAIC, A3, FMEA/PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, DOE, Control Plans, Lean Manufacturing, and Root Cause Analysis.
- Must have Experience with ISO 9001, ERP/MES systems, digital Quality Management Systems (QMS), and Business Intelligence tools.
- Lean Practitioner, Six Sigma Green Belt, or equivalent experience preferred.
- Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.
- Ability to travel up to 10% as needed.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Meet Your Recruiter
Sabrina Herrera
Sabrina Herrera is a seasoned Technical Recruiter with a knack for establishing genuine connections with candidates and continuously expanding her expertise in various roles and industries. With one year of dedicated service at Sterling and an impressive 15-year journey in the recruiting arena, Sabrina has become a respected figure in talent acquisition.
As a Technical Recruiter, Sabrina's ability to build strong relationships with candidates sets her apart. She values the opportunity to understand each individual's unique strengths, aspirations, and career goals, ensuring she can guide them toward the most suitable and fulfilling opportunities.
Having spent 15 years in the recruiting domain, Sabrina's experience spans diverse industries and roles. She embraces the challenges of exploring new fields, consistently striving to expand her knowledge and expertise. Her dedication to continuous learning allows her to stay at the forefront of emerging trends and best practices in the recruitment landscape.
Sabrina advises fellow professionals to cultivate a curious mindset and actively seek new challenges and projects that push the boundaries of their abilities. Embracing the unknown and venturing into uncharted territories can lead to personal and professional growth, ultimately elevating one's effectiveness in the field of recruitment.