The Senior Quality Engineer plays a key role in advancing site quality performance through corrective action leadership, root cause analysis, quality systems compliance, and process improvement initiatives. This highly visible role supports Panduit's Indiana Warehouse and works cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Suppliers, and Customers to strengthen product quality, reduce defects, and improve overall operational performance.
What You Will Do- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone to address internal and external quality issues and prevent recurrence.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on reducing customer complaints, defective parts per million (DPPM), and the overall cost of poor quality.
- Develop, maintain, and evaluate quality engineering documentation, including FMEAs, Control Plans, First Article Inspections (FAI), and process capability studies.
- Monitor and analyze quality performance metrics, utilizing statistical process control (SPC), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), and Gage R&R to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Lead internal and external quality audits, ensuring compliance with applicable quality management systems and IATF standards.
- Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Suppliers, Customers, and QEHS leadership to resolve quality concerns and strengthen processes.
- Support quality system effectiveness through documentation, audit readiness, and adherence to established quality procedures and standards.
What You Will Bring- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline.
- Experience: 5-7 years of manufacturing quality engineering experience.
- Strong knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies, including 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone, along with experience leading corrective actions.
- Working knowledge of FMEA, Control Plans, FAI/LAI, process capability studies (Cpk), MSA/Gage R&R, and SPC.
- Experience with quality management systems (QMS), compliance requirements, and internal and external auditing.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret quality data, identify trends, and drive measurable improvements.
- Qualified Panduit Internal Lead Auditor or the ability to obtain qualification.
- ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification, or ASQ Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification preferred.
- Experience with supplier quality, customer-facing root cause analysis, and leading quality audits preferred.
What We Can Offer You- Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy a robust Total Rewards Program that includes health, financial benefits, and more.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options to help you achieve the perfect work-life balance.
- Generous Time Off: Take advantage of our generous vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community.
- Retirement & Growth: 401(k) match, profit sharing, and abundant growth and development opportunities to help you advance your career.
- Parental Leave: Because we care about your family and your future.
Compensation: The expected annual base salary range for this role is $95,000 - $115,000. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
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