Lead Quality Engineer: Process & Quality Improvement

Parker; Apodaca; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

In Motion Systems Group and Hydraulic Pump and Motor Division seeks a senior Quality Lead to ensure compliance with product and process quality standards, lead issue resolution, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and suppliers.

The role requires expertise in PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA, PPAP, and TD tools, plus English/Spanish fluency and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification. You will collaborate with multiple functions to prevent defects and reduce COQ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree IIA, IMA, IME, IQ, or Mechatronics Engineering (or related fields).
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a similar position
• Proven experience in problem solving and process improvement.
• Experience in audits and managing customer requirements.
• GD&T
• High Skills in Core Tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, and SPC.
• Bilingual English Spanish capable to maintain a fluent conversation
• Problem-solving methodologies: 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, and root cause analysis tools.
• Knowledge in QMS, preferably IATF 16949 or ISO 9001.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Minitab
• Power BI desirable
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
• Essential Competencies
• Excellent internal and external customer service
• Change agent
• Leadership
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving orientation.
• Data-driven decision-making.
• Effective communication.
• Teamwork and multidisciplinary leadership
• Customer oriented
• Proactivity and sense of urgency
• Ability to work under pressure

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, analysis, and resolution of internal and external quality issues.
• Analyze process trends and performance using statistical and quality tools.
• Implement and maintain quality tools such as PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA, and PPAP.
• Monitor and improve process and product quality indicators through projects focused on reducing scrap, rework, defects, and cost of quality (COQ).
• Participate in internal, process, product, and customer audits, and follow up on the closure of findings.
• Validate process changes, new products, equipment, and manufacturing methods from a quality standpoint.
• Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Purchasing, and suppliers to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
• Develop and train personnel on quality tools, standards, and methodologies.
• Develop and analyze documentation related to process changes and improvements.
• Identify potential quality risks and establish preventive actions.
• Promote a culture of quality at the source, defect prevention, and continuous improvement — Zero Defects.

Skills

Quality engineering

Problem solving

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

GDT

Statistical tools

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechatronics or related)

Tools

Minitab

Power BI

SPC

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Control Plan

MSA

Job description

In Motion Systems Group and Hydraulic Pump and Motor Division seeks a senior Quality Lead to ensure compliance with product and process quality standards, lead issue resolution, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and suppliers.

The role requires expertise in PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA, PPAP, and TD tools, plus English/Spanish fluency and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification. You will collaborate with multiple functions to prevent defects and reduce COQ.