Job Description

Client Fastening Systems is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to provide technical direction and leadership in the implementation and continuous improvement of product quality systems, plans, and programs.

This position will oversee quality-system effectiveness, coordinate quality issues with customers, suppliers, and internal teams, and provide technical direction for inspection and metrology activities. The Senior Quality Engineer will also serve in a supervisory capacity within the Quality Department and act as a key resource for manufacturing and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Leadership & Department Operations:

Coordinate Quality Department personnel to ensure daily operational requirements are met.

Assign daily work and coordinate employee vacation schedules.

Review and approve department payroll.

Provide backup support to the Quality Assurance Manager when required.

Provide technical direction and support to inspection and metrology activities.

Quality Systems & Compliance:

Develop, implement, and maintain quality requirements, standards, procedures, and programs for product development and manufacturing.

Serve as the Single Point of Accountability (SPA) for the ISO 9001 Internal Audit Program, including Lead Auditor responsibilities.

Guide and assist with system, product, and process audits.

Review quality records and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.

Promote compliance with established quality standards, inspection procedures, testing methodologies, quality plans, and reporting requirements.

Process Improvement & Manufacturing Support:

Serve as a Quality Assurance resource to department supervisors and Manufacturing Engineering.

Assist with problem identification, resolution, loss reporting, and corrective/preventive actions.

Design and implement methods for process control, testing, inspection, and continuous improvement.

Participate in concurrent engineering and product-development projects as the Quality Assurance representative.

Provide QA expertise to process-improvement and Continuous Improvement (CI) teams.

Customer & Supplier Quality:

Interface with customer and supplier quality representatives regarding quality concerns.

Investigate customer returns and product complaints.

Perform root-cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions.

Lead supplier-quality activities, including supplier performance monitoring, approval, audits, and corrective actions.

Travel to suppliers and customers as necessary to support quality objectives.

Measurement, Inspection & Metrology:

Analyze product and process requirements to identify appropriate measuring devices and gauges.

Source and implement measurement equipment to ensure processes consistently produce conforming products.

Oversee the Gauge Calibration Program.

Provide technical direction for inspection activities and measurement systems.

Material Review & Nonconformance:

Serve as the Single Point of Accountability (SPA) for the Material Review Board (MRB).

Coordinate the review and disposition of nonconforming material.

Support corrective and preventive actions associated with product and process nonconformances.

Training & Development:

Develop, prepare, and deliver training materials related to quality standards, procedures, and activities.

Support employee understanding and implementation of quality requirements throughout the organization.

Required Qualifications:

Education

Associate degree required, preferably in:

Engineering

Business

Operations

A related technical discipline

Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience in precision metalworking or a related manufacturing industry.

Minimum 3 years of experience in quality or inspection operations with decision-making authority.

Experience working with ISO 9001 quality systems.

Experience using measurement and inspection devices.

Demonstrated ability to identify quality issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Experience leading internal audits or serving as an ISO 9001 Lead Auditor.

Experience with supplier quality management.

Experience with manufacturing process improvement and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Experience with metrology, gauge calibration, and inspection systems.