Lead Quality Engineer & Continuous Improvement Leader

Vegaamericas; Glendale (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

VEGA Americas, Inc. is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to serve as the technical leader for the Quality Engineering team, guiding quality standards across product development, manufacturing, supplier quality, and corrective action processes.

You will provide coaching, drive continuous improvement, support NPI, lead RCCA activities (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone), manage metrics and risk assessments, and collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to resolve complex quality issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a 4 year College or University
• AND 5 years of related experience in Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment
• OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2-3 years experience working within ISO9001 Quality Management System or equivalent
• Experience collaborating with global teams or working within an international manufacturing environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to Quality Engineers across electronic, mechanical, supplier, and calibration quality disciplines.
• Support onboarding, training, and development of Quality Engineering personnel.
• Assist with prioritization and coordination of Quality Engineering activities to support business objectives.
• Lead company-wide problem-solving initiatives using structured quality methodologies and root cause analysis tools.
• Lead and facilitate the Corrective Action Request (CAR) process, ensuring timely and effective resolution of quality issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, process performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor product quality performance and support quality improvement efforts throughout the product lifecycle.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality-related challenges and implement sustainable solutions.
• Support manufacturing operations through investigation and resolution of product and process quality issues.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate quality metrics, trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support supplier quality activities, including issue resolution, corrective actions, and supplier performance improvement initiatives.
• Provide oversight and support for incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and project onboarding activities to ensure quality requirements are effectively implemented.
• Participate in risk assessments, PFMEAs, control plan reviews, validation activities, and product launch readiness efforts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality management system requirements, customer specifications, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

RCCA methodologies

ISO9001 quality systems

Job description

VEGA Americas, Inc. is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to serve as the technical leader for the Quality Engineering team, guiding quality standards across product development, manufacturing, supplier quality, and corrective action processes.

You will provide coaching, drive continuous improvement, support NPI, lead RCCA activities (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone), manage metrics and risk assessments, and collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to resolve complex quality issues.