We are seeking a Quality Engineer III to provide quality engineering leadership for products, manufacturing processes, suppliers, and quality systems. This role independently manages multiple projects, applies advanced quality tools to prevent defects, reduces quality-related costs, improves product reliability, and ensures compliance with customer and organizational requirements. The ideal candidate will collaborate with engineering, production, materials, service, and suppliers to drive continuous improvement and achieve quality objectives.
Position Responsibilities
Quality Engineering and Systems
- Provide quality engineering oversight for products, manufacturing processes, suppliers, and quality management systems.
- Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality standards and procedures.
- Ensure product designs, engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes meet applicable quality requirements.
Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions
- Lead cross-functional investigations into internal defects, supplier issues, service concerns, product failures, and customer returns.
- Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues.
- Apply root cause analysis methodologies to prevent recurring defects and improve product reliability.
Quality Data Analysis and Process Improvement
- Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Gage R&R, process capability studies, and other quality tools.
- Analyze quality and warranty data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Lead initiatives to reduce defects, rework, scrap, customer returns, production interruptions, and the overall cost of poor quality.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Training
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, production, materials, service, and suppliers to resolve quality issues.
- Provide technical guidance and quality training to plant personnel.
- Manage multiple projects and drive assignments to completion across cross-functional teams.
Prerequisites
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another technical discipline, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
- Strong knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
- Working knowledge of SPC, process capability, Pareto analysis, Gage R&R, FMEA, control plans, and First Article Inspection.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive projects without direct authority.
- Strong project management, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and statistical or quality analysis software.
- Ability to work effectively in both self-directed and team-oriented environments.
Certifications (Preferred, but Not Required)
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training or certification.
- Additional professional certifications in quality engineering or quality management.
- Advanced training in statistical analysis, process improvement, or quality systems.
What the Role Offers
- Salary Range: $80,000–$110,000 per year.
- An opportunity to lead quality engineering initiatives and improve product reliability.
- The ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams on meaningful process improvements.
- Opportunities to reduce manufacturing costs and strengthen quality systems.
- Professional growth through technical leadership and continuous improvement projects.
Why Tucson?
Tucson offers a diverse manufacturing and engineering environment with opportunities for quality professionals to contribute to product reliability, process optimization, and operational excellence. Its established industrial base and growing technology sector provide opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and apply advanced quality engineering practices. The area also offers a range of professional development opportunities for individuals seeking long-term career growth.