Onsite Senior Quality Engineer - Audit & Improvement

Cindavi; Alabama; On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cindavi is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality management system initiatives, oversee audits, and strengthen quality performance across metal manufacturing operations. This fully on-site role in Fitchburg, WI collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to uphold rigorous standards, improve processes, and ensure customer and industry compliance.

You'll own critical quality initiatives, work with professionals who value technical excellence, and drive

Qualifications

• An associate's or bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or a related technical field, with equivalent relevant experience considered.
• At least 3 years of relevant quality engineering experience, with 5–10+ years of manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Strong background in metal fabrication or metal manufacturing, including experience with precision-manufactured components and assemblies.
• Experience leading quality management system audits under ISO 9001, AS9100, or comparable standards.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, audit procedures, compliance documentation, and corrective action processes.
• Experience investigating manufacturing quality issues and implementing improvements to strengthen quality performance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; capable of cross-functional collaboration.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience and familiarity with AS9100 are highly preferred; automotive or other metal backgrounds welcome.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external quality audits, ensuring ISO 9001, AS9100 compliance.
• Develop and maintain quality management processes, procedures, and documentation.
• Investigate manufacturing quality issues; perform root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and operations to improve processes and reduce defects.
• Identify quality risks and drive continuous improvement for consistent results.

Skills

QMS audits

ISO 9001

AS9100

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing quality

Quality management systems

Documentation

Aerospace manufacturing

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Audit management software

Documentation tools

Job description

Cindavi is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality management system initiatives, oversee audits, and strengthen quality performance across metal manufacturing operations. This fully on-site role in Fitchburg, WI collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to uphold rigorous standards, improve processes, and ensure customer and industry compliance.

You'll own critical quality initiatives, work with professionals who value technical excellence, and drive