Engineering & Quality Manager (Camden, Arkansas)

Valence Surface Technologies, LLC; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies, LLC is seeking a senior Quality/Engineering leader to oversee the deployment of new manufacturing processes and ensure conformance to regulatory and product specifications.

You will lead cross-functional teams, drive process improvements, and manage multiple projects from planning through delivery, aligning with safety and performance standards across locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 10 years in manufacturing quality/engineering leadership.
• Experience with aerospace/regulated environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of new processes and procedures with cross-functional teams.
• Drive quality improvement via root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Lead multiple projects to meet deadlines and quality targets.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders and customers.

Skills

Quality engineering

Process improvement

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on October 15, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Camden, AR 71701, USA
• On-site
• Quality
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ENGIN005931

Description

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Engineering

• Responsible for overseeing the implementation of new processes and procedures within the organization working with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement, associated risk, develop plans for change, and monitor progress toward goals.
• Understand and deploy processes to assure conformance to government regulations, industry standards and product specifications
• Ensure gaps of external to internal processes are defined with a process to integrate processes & systems
• Drive test engineering excellence to automate with repeatability and develop methodology
• Lead concurrent engineering efforts by participating in process development projects, first part integration, representing quality assurance and the customer.
• Review process specifications to ensure that they meet industry standards for safety and performance
• Evaluate new technology and materials to determine their suitability for use in manufacturing processes
• Work closely with engineering, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to confirm process strategies and coverage across multiple locations
• Manage and coordinate multiple projects to ensure they are completed on time.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders and key project participants

Quality

• Establish quality improvement goals and identify opportunities for improvement based on internal audits, metrics and customer feedback
• Define KPI’s and metrics for the quality/engineering teams through tracking and reports
• Assure completion of root cause and corrective action analysis when escapes occur and ensure that the process to resolve future escapes in the future in place is effective and efficient.
• Focus on using root cause analysis and corrective action to eliminate quality issues.
• Work closely with the operations organizations to build a quality focus into their processes.
• Provide input, design and /or implement quality standards and/or specifications and procedures relative to process control, process improvement, testing and inspection.
• Review all program plans prior to production for quality compliance.
• Conduct and coordinate required product inspections and ensure products are up to customer quality standards.
• Oversee quality processes during production
• Manage the entire quality system and processes and make changes as necessary
• Establish and implement quality metrics throughout the organization in order to measure the quality performance with the ultimate goal of reducing scrap, rework, and improving the efficiency and discipline of the Quality organization.
• Communicates as needed with internal/external customers while helping them to understand process and risk.

Continuous Improvement

• Plan, schedule, and conduct training sessions for employees on best practices in quality control methods and techniques
• Establish/maintain and manage process improvement metrics to ensure a reduction in customer escapes to near zero.
• Conduct internal audits of the company’s quality control methods to identify potential problems and recommend solutions that will improve efficiency in production processes
• Lead training as necessary for all departments to ensure all employees understand how and why metrics are measured.
• As metrics are established, identify areas for improvement and make the necessary changes to ensure improvements are taking place.
• Lead and support quality improvement initiatives such as process and product characterizations that lead to continuous / cost improvements

Organizational Development

• Manage and motivate the quality team. Assess team performance, create individual performance plans, and implement strategic replacements as needed.
• Maintain career paths for Quality Engineering staff (both managerial and individual contributor tracks).
• Supports the development of quality engineering, quality compliance, quality leadership talents with the right skills sets for new product introductions, and product life cycle management.
• Supervise personnel and operations with sound operating principles according to company policies and procedures.
• Ensure necessary training is provided to stay current with certification requirements.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Business Acumen - Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues.
• Change Management - Ability to encourage others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Strategic Planning - Ability to develop a vision for the future and create a culture in which the long range goals can be achieved.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Training - Ability to develop a particular skill in others to bring them up to a predetermined standard of work performance.
• Presentation Skills - Ability to effectively present information publicly.
• Resource Management (People & Equipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.
• Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
• Delegating Responsibility - Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university is required. Preferred to be in Engineering, Chemistry or Quality.

Experience:

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. Preferred that this experience is in Aerospace, medical or other regulated industry

Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience

Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

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