Senior Quality Engineer

Senior Quality Engineer

Our client is seeking a Quality Engineer to strengthen manufacturing quality, lead root cause investigations, and drive corrective actions across metal fabrication and electrical assembly operations. This role offers hands-on involvement in inspection, prototype builds, audits, and process improvement while partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing, and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality standards, procedures, inspection documentation, and records.
• Inspect mechanical and electrical components and assemblies using standard and advanced measurement equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing requirements.
• Verify wiring, cable routing, crimps, subassemblies, hardware, and printed wiring board assemblies meet engineering requirements.
• Evaluate fabricated components and plated or painted surfaces for conformance to specifications.
• Ensure assembly, inspection, and testing activities follow approved procedures.
• Lead root cause investigations and develop, implement, and verify corrective actions.
• Monitor quality metrics, identify recurring issues, and drive improvements in product quality and manufacturing processes.
• Support prototype builds and design reviews by identifying quality concerns and inspection requirements.
• Conduct internal audits and product reviews to support AS9100 compliance.
• Collaborate with coworkers, management, and vendors to resolve quality issues.
• Develop and deliver quality training and support consistent application of company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• At least five years of quality engineering, quality assurance, quality control, or related experience in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with AS9100 quality management systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of metrology, measurement equipment, and measurement system analysis (MSA).
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective action requests, and control plans.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.