Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer

The Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer leads plant-wide quality initiatives by identifying deficiencies, determining root causes, and implementing effective solutions in partnership with operations. The role works closely on the manufacturing floor to improve product quality, strengthen process capability, and advance Lean production practices. This position serves as a quality-systems subject matter expert, leads measurable improvement projects, and uses data-driven problem-solving to protect customer satisfaction. The engineer also validates designs and process changes, supports factory measurement systems, and influences quality-related capital and supplier decisions. Position Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer Location USA, Decatur, AL How You'll Create Possibilities Quality Issue Resolution and Product Assurance (40%): • Identify and eliminate root causes of product and process quality issues in collaboration with operations and cross-functional teams. • Define and monitor Critical to Quality characteristics and analyze complex data trends to identify systemic issues and lead corrective actions. • Validate new designs and modifications through dimensional inspection, functional testing, production trials, capability studies, and operator feedback. • Drive proactive problem-solving and escalate critical issues as needed to ensure timely resolution. Continuous Improvement and Quality Systems (35%): • Lead quality improvement projects from initiation through completion, delivering measurable cost, quality, scrap, yield, and defective-rate improvements. • Champion Lean and Six Sigma methods to strengthen the Lean Production System and reduce the cost of quality. • Support the development and implementation of factory quality measurement systems for continuous improvement. • Serve as a quality-systems subject matter expert and provide guidance and mentorship to engineers and technicians. Cross-Functional Execution and Manufacturing Support (25%): • Communicate project opportunities, progress, risks, and results effectively to stakeholders. • Partner with operations, engineering, suppliers, and other functions to resolve plant quality issues and improve manufacturing performance. • Use CAD, 3D printing, and rapid prototyping to evaluate concepts, troubleshoot production issues, and develop low-cost manufacturing solutions. • Provide quality impact assessments and recommendations to inform capital investment decisions. • Promote a safety-first culture and follow all safety rules and procedures. What You'll Bring to Our Team NON-ESSENTIAL JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES: Other related duties as assigned: • Perform other related duties as assigned in support of plant quality, operational excellence, and business needs. ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION / REQUIREMENTS OR QUALIFICATIONS: Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience. • Seven or more years of experience in manufacturing operations, quality, new product introduction, and/or process improvement. • Extensive experience interpreting data and solving problems in a high-volume manufacturing environment. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools. • Effective communication, organization, and project management skills. Preferred Qualifications: • Extensive experience applying Lean manufacturing principles. • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification. • Experience with CAD modeling, 3D printing, and rapid prototyping. • Experience with capability studies, quality measurement systems, and supplier quality collaboration. Working Conditions: • High-volume manufacturing environment requiring personal protective equipment and frequent walking in plant areas. • Up to 15% travel to suppliers and other manufacturing locations, as needed. • Ability to flex work schedule to support off-shifts, as needed. • Position is located in Decatur, Alabama and is 100% on-site.