Senior Quality Engineer

HuFriedyGroup

$80K — $110K *
Rush, NY 14543In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical field.
  • 6-10 years of experience in Quality Engineering and/or Quality Systems.
  • Experience in an ISO-certified environment for 6-10 years.
  • Strong knowledge of quality tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience in leading root cause investigations and corrective actions.
  • Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with cross-functional teams on product life cycle quality requirements.
  • Lead investigations and continuous improvement initiatives effectively.
  • Develop and implement statistical methods for quality evaluations.
  • Analyze quality data for process and product improvements.
  • Drive enhancements in quality systems and compliance initiatives.
  • Conduct supplier quality audits and manage corrective action programs.
  • Support internal/regulatory audits and evaluate nonconforming materials.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead quality improvement initiatives in a regulated environment.
  • Collaborative work culture with cross-functional teams.
  • Access to continuous training and mentoring opportunities.
  • Flexible hybrid work environment with some travel.
  • Engagement in meaningful projects that have a significant impact.
Full Job Description
About the Role

As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will lead quality improvement initiatives across product development, manufacturing, supplier quality, and quality systems. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex quality challenges, drive corrective actions, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional who enjoys data-driven problem solving, continuous improvement, and making a meaningful impact in a regulated manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do
  • Partner with cross-functional teams on new product and service development projects, ensuring quality requirements are met throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Lead investigations, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Develop and implement statistical methods including sampling plans, process capability studies, SPC, trend analysis, and designed experiments.
  • Analyze quality data and recommend process and product improvements.
  • Drive quality system enhancements and support ongoing compliance initiatives.
  • Lead supplier quality audits and corrective action programs.
  • Support internal and external audits, including regulatory and certification audits.
  • Evaluate and disposition nonconforming materials and processes.
  • Develop quality metrics, analyses, and reports to measure system performance.
  • Train and mentor employees on quality principles, problem-solving methodologies, and statistical techniques.
  • Collaborate with teams across manufacturing, operations, engineering, and supply chain to improve quality performance.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
  • 6-10 years of combined Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and/or Quality Systems experience.
  • 6-10 years of experience working within an ISO-certified environment.
  • Strong knowledge of quality tools, methodologies, and continuous improvement practices.
  • Experience leading root cause investigations and corrective actions.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in medical device, healthcare, or other regulated industries.
  • Knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations, GMP, and related regulatory requirements.
  • ASQ certification or similar quality certification.
  • Experience with statistical analysis software and Visio.
  • Prior experience leading or supervising quality personnel.

What Will Make You Successful
  • A passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • The ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
  • Strong data analysis and decision-making skills.
  • A proactive approach to identifying and solving quality challenges.
  • The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment
  • Hybrid manufacturing and office environment.
  • Domestic travel up to 25%.
  • Occasional international travel as needed.

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