We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Quality Engineer to join our client’s growing team. This key leadership role is responsible for managing and advancing quality systems and ensuring that products meet rigorous standards of performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction. As a potential successor to the Plant Quality Manager, the ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise, strong leadership, and a data-driven mindset to improve quality outcomes across the organization.
Position Responsibilities
Quality Systems Management
- Design, implement, and maintain quality systems and processes to meet internal standards and customer expectations.
- Ensure consistent application of quality methodologies across the plant.
- Develop and maintain thorough documentation for all quality systems.
Data Analysis & Problem Solving
- Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) to drive process stability.
- Analyze QA data to identify trends and initiate root cause investigations.
- Lead corrective action efforts to eliminate causes of product quality variation.
Auditing & Testing
- Conduct quality audits and review data analytics to identify areas for improvement.
- Develop and execute robust testing plans to identify product defects and risks.
- Perform capability studies to validate and certify manufacturing processes.
Team Leadership & Training
- Supervise and mentor a team of quality associates and technicians.
- Provide leadership and guidance on ongoing quality initiatives and daily operations.
- Train supervisors, technicians, and operators to improve compliance with quality systems.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with product engineering, process engineering, and operations teams to reduce variability and scrap.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
Prerequisites
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in quality engineering
- Proven experience managing direct reports
- Proficiency with quality methods such as SPC, Pareto analysis, gage studies, capability analysis, and DOE
- Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving abilities
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and lead cross-functional teams
Certifications (Preferred, but Not Required)
- Advanced degree or certification in Quality Engineering or Six Sigma
- Proficiency in Minitab or other statistical analysis tools
What the Role Offers
- Opportunity to step into a key leadership role with succession potential
- Work on meaningful quality improvement projects with cross-functional impact
- Hands-on experience with diverse manufacturing processes including plastics and extrusion
- A collaborative and performance-driven culture that values innovation and accountability
- Competitive compensation and growth potential within a high-performing organization
Why Steele?
This role supports a forward-thinking manufacturing operation equipped with modern systems and committed to quality excellence. Steele offers a dynamic environment where continuous improvement is embraced, and your work will directly influence the performance and satisfaction of global customers. As a strategic part of the quality leadership team, you’ll help shape the plant’s future direction and success.