Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Title: Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Summary

The Senior Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality management systems to ensure products and processes meet internal standards and customer requirements. This role leads quality initiatives, conducts audits, manages non-conformities, and drives continuous improvement across manufacturing or engineering operations.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s Quality Management System.

Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 9001.

Prepare and maintain quality documentation, procedures, and work instructions.

Lead internal and external audits.

Quality Control & Assurance

Develop quality plans, inspection and test plans (ITP), and control plans.

Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with specifications.

Analyze non-conformities and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.

Approve first article inspections and final inspection reports.

Process Improvement

Lead root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and FMEA.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma methodologies).

Analyze quality KPIs (defect rates, customer complaints, rework, scrap).

Recommend process improvements to enhance product quality and efficiency.

Supplier & Customer Quality

Evaluate and audit suppliers for quality compliance.

Handle customer complaints and coordinate corrective actions.

Support customer audits and regulatory inspections

Thorough Knowledge of PPAP documentation Process

Team Leadership & Training

Mentor and guide junior QA engineers and inspectors.

Conduct quality training sessions for production and engineering teams.

Promote a culture of quality awareness across the organization.

Compliance & Safety

Ensure compliance with applicable safety and regulatory requirements.

Work in alignment with safety standards such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or local equivalents.

Ensure documentation and traceability requirements are maintained.

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Production, or related Engineering field.

5–10 years of experience in quality assurance within Engineering fabrication.

Strong knowledge of QMS standards (ISO 9001; additional certifications are an advantage).

Experience in internal and external audit processes.

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar certification is preferred.

Proficiency in quality tools and statistical analysis methods.

Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T.

Key Skills

Quality system management

Root cause analysis

PPAP

Audit leadership

Data analysis and reporting

Risk assessment and mitigation

Strong communication and leadership skills

Working Conditions

Office and shop floor environment.

May require travel for supplier audits or customer visits.

Occasional extended hours during audits or critical quality investigations.