Assurant

Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Assurant$88K — $147K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in Quality programs and methodologies
  • Proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and Quality System Gap Analysis; certifications preferred
  • Strong understanding of process, testing, and automation validation
  • Experience in managing new product introductions and lifecycle quality planning

Responsibilities

  • Validate processes, system integration, and testing methods
  • Develop and review data analysis and trending reports
  • Perform value stream mapping and identify critical control points
  • Collaborate with production teams to share audit results
  • Analyze manufacturing processes to improve capabilities and performance
  • Support manufacturing validation and conduct PFMEA
  • Apply DMAIC methodology and SPC for continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional certification and training
  • Positive work environment focused on safety and compliance
  • Engagement in CAPA and Continuous Improvement initiatives
  • Collaborative culture with cross-departmental teamwork
  • Onsite role that promotes direct engagement with operations
Full Job Description
The Sr. Manufacturing Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting the Quality and Operations Management System by leading root cause investigations, ensuring proper documentation, and submitting customer responses. They will collaborate across departments to maintain KPIs, interface with customers, and manage full lifecycle planning for new product launches. They will also analyze QC and test data to identify trends, publish reports, and drive continuous improvement initiatives as well as provide guidance, coaching, and training on problem-solving programs and quality tools.

This is an onsite role in our Irving TX facility with a schedule of Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm.

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?
  • Validate processes, system integration, and testing methods (e.g., Gage R&R, TMV, Master Site Validation Matrix)
  • Develop and review data analysis and trending reports to support decision-making
  • Perform value stream mapping, process mapping, and identify critical control points
  • Collaborate with production teams to provide recommendations and share audit or investigation results
  • Analyze and implement manufacturing and business process improvements to enhance capability and performance
  • Support manufacturing validation and conduct Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
  • Apply DMAIC methodology and Statistical Process Control (SPC) for continuous improvement initiatives
  • Deliver training on Quality tools and best practices to all personnel
  • Map Quality process flows and identify opportunities for workflow optimization
  • Lead CAPA and Continuous Improvement initiatives, utilizing Quality tools for root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, process standards, and maintain a positive work environment
  • Partner with management to establish departmental and organizational goals, leveraging experience and innovation to achieve results
  • Prepare and utilize reports to track program metrics, completion rates, and performance indicators
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with safety and environmental regulations
  • Optimize labor utilization and assist in developing staffing requirements


What are the requirements needed for this position?
  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (or equivalent) with at least 2 years of relevant experience
  • Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience with Quality programs, tools, and methodologies
  • Proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and Quality System Gap Analysis; certification in these areas is a plus
  • Strong background in process, testing, and automation validation
  • Demonstrated experience managing new product introductions and lifecycle quality planning
  • Familiarity with DMAIC methodology and Statistical Process Control (SPC)


What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?
  • Knowledge of ISO 9000 and/or QS 9000 standards
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present to large groups
  • Solid math and statistical analysis skills; statistics background is a plus
  • Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organizational abilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, spreadsheets, databases, presentations) and data visualization tools
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
  • Experience identifying process and workflow improvements
  • Demonstrated multi-tasking ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Leadership skills with the ability to train, influence, and drive results in a team setting


ENT4476 - Sr. Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Job Grade
12

Pay Range:
$88,000.00 - $147,000.00

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

If there is no posting end date then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.

About Assurant

The Warranty Group is the world’s premier provider of extended service plans and related benefits, with operations in 33 countries and 1800 employees. We have $5 billion in assets with almost $2 billion in revenues (2010). Our wholly-owned subsidiary, Virginia Surety Company, Inc., is rated "A-" Excellent by AM Best Company, as is our UK based company, London General Insurance. By providing underwriting, claims administration and marketing expertise, The Warranty Group is a global single-source solution for manufacturers, distributors and retailers of consumer goods including autos, homes, consumer electronics, medical devices, furniture and appliances as well as financial institutions. We partner with our clients to drive revenue through customer acquisition and retention, while providing financial modeling and regulatory services. The Warranty Group is a unit of Onex Corporation (TSX:OCX), one of Canada's largest publicly-held companies with assets of $40 billion, revenues of $35 billion, and 212,000 employees worldwide(2011).

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Joining Assurant means becoming part of a team that is committed to supporting your career growth and innovation in the insurance sector. As a global provider of risk management solutions, Assurant is where professional aspirations meet opportunities for real impact.

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Size
15,600 employees
Market Cap
$6.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$441.8 million
Founded
1892
5 Year Trend
+6.2%
Revenue
$10 billion
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