Job Description:Purpose of the RoleThe Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for driving continuous improvement in operating efficiency, waste reduction, and quality while developing and monitoring all aspects of product quality.
This is a hands-on role supporting our manufacturing operations in Pocahontas, Arkansas (primary site), with regular support across locations including Shanghai, China and third-party supplier sites. The role requires a self-motivated, energetic leader who identifies improvement opportunities, implements solutions, and provides training to enhance plant processes.
Key Responsibilities - Develop and execute a multi-site quality strategy aligned with divisional and segment objectives.
- Serve as the primary liaison for regulatory agencies and key customers on quality matters.
- Operate with high autonomy, reporting to the Director of Operations to drive local results while aligning with local management.
- Responsible for the calibration system.
- Implement robust quality metrics and reporting systems across sites.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using the ITW 80/20 toolbox.
- Lead and participate in continuous improvement (USa activities) to drive improvements through the facility.
- Oversee supplier quality programs and ensure raw material compliance.
- Perform duties to provide metallurgical test and analysis including raw material for manufactured or purchased product through use of random sampling techniques.
- Work from prints, specifications, tables, written and verbal instructions.
- Mentor site Quality leaders and teams
- Provide training and development programs for quality.
- Partner with Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sourcing to ensure quality integration throughout product lifecycle.
- Support Customer Back Innovation (CBI)s with quality validation and risk assessments.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field
- At least 3 years of experience in continuous improvement within manufacturing
- Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of production processes
- Working knowledge of measurement tools and testing equipment
- Basic statistical knowledge (SPC, Cp/Cpk, standard deviation, etc.)
- Strong written/verbal communication and analytical skills
- Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities
- Hands-on, self-driven, and detail-oriented
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools
- Regular travel (approximately 25%) is required, including domestic plant and supplier visits and periodic international trips (1 or 2x annually) to China support global quality initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with mechanical performance testing
Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, climate variances and moving mechanical equipment typically found in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment (office) is usually low, but much higher when exposed to the manufacturing areas. Certain personal protective equipment is required when in the manufacturing areas.
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms and regularly required to walk. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
* ITW Power Nailing is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status
Compensation Information:Annual base salary range for this position is $102,000 - $127,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Company considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations. In addition, our benefits include paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental leave. For more details, visit our Benefits page.
