QS Engineer III

Restek; Bellefonte (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Restek in Bellefonte, PA seeks a Quality Systems Engineer III to build and sustain robust process controls, drive corrective actions, audits, and continuous improvement across engineering and manufacturing teams.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, DOE/SPC expertise, and leading major audits, with a hybrid work arrangement and focus on quality systems that align with ISO9001 and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related scientific discipline plus ≥7 years in lab or manufacturing; alternative education/experience combo accepted.
• Preference for chemistry background and quality-focused experience.
• Deep understanding of quality processes and ISO9001 principles.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering and manufacturing to design and maintain robust process controls.
• Drive continuous improvement using corrective actions, audits, change management and deviation analysis.
• Plan, schedule, and execute internal quality audits with actionable recommendations.
• Support customer and regulatory agency audits and maintain compliant quality standards.
• Contribute to new product development with robust design and process capability.
• Develop and uphold quality system procedures aligned with goals and best practices.
• Lead change management processes for quality initiatives.
• Investigate customer complaints and perform root-cause analysis.
• Conduct root-cause analysis forums using data trends to guide improvements.

Skills

Quality processes

ISO9001 principles

Design of Experiments

Statistical Process Control

Risk-based decision making

Auditing

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related scientific discipline

7 years laboratory or manufacturing experience or equivalent

5 years in a quality-focused role (preferred)

Job description

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Bellefonte, PA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2251

Are you passionate about quality excellence and continuous improvement? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise makes a real impact? Restek is seeking a QualitySystemsEngineerIII to join our dynamic team! This critical role ensures our processes consistently deliver outstanding quality from the ground up. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver, a strong cross-functional collaborator, and a champion of best-in-class quality systems.

WhatYou’llDo:

• PartnerwithEngineeringandManufacturingteamstodesign,implement,andmaintainrobustprocesscontrolsthateliminateerrorsandensuresuperiorproductandservicequality.
• Utilize quality systems such as CorrectiveAction,Internal/ExternalAudits,ChangeManagement,andDeviationAnalysis to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Plan, schedule, and execute internalqualityaudits,deliveringinsightfulreportsandactionablerecommendations.
• Support and contribute to customerandregulatoryagencyaudits,ensuringcomplianceandcontinuousenhancementofqualitystandards.
• Play a key role in NewProductDevelopment,ensuringrobustdesign,strongmanufacturingprocesscapability,andeffectivequalitycontrolmeasures.
• Develop, refine, and uphold QualitySystemsprocedures,ensuringalignmentwithorganizationalgoalsandindustrybestpractices.
• Lead and facilitate ChangeManagementprocesses to ensure seamless implementation of quality initiatives.
• Investigate and resolve customercomplaints,identifyingrootcausesanddrivingeffectivecorrectiveactions.
• Conduct root-causeanalysisforums,leveragingdatatrendsandmarketinsightstoguideimpactfulqualityimprovements.

WhatYou'llBring:

EducationandExperience:

Typicallyrequiresabachelor’sdegreeinengineeringorarelatedscientificdisciplineplusatleast7yearsoflaboratoryormanufacturingexperienceortheequivalentcombinationofeducationandexperience.Preferablywith5yearsinaqualityfocusedrole.

• Chemistrybackgroundpreferred.

Knowledge,Skills,andAbilities:

• Deep understanding of qualityprocesses,ISO9001principles,andrelatedstandards.
• Advanced proficiency in statisticalmethods, including DesignofExperiments(DOE)andStatisticalProcessControl(SPC).
• Strongrisk-baseddecision-makingskillstoresolvecomplexqualitychallengeseffectively.
• High-level customer interaction skills, with the ability to provide in-depthproductknowledge.
• Proven experience leading majorauditsandconductinghigh-impactqualityinvestigations.
• Outstanding communicationandleadershipskills, with the ability to influencestakeholdersatalllevels.

This position has been approved for a hybrid work arrangement

This position will require the successful completion of a standard background check in accordance with Restek policy. Employment with Restek will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

What Makes Restek Unique

We prioritize work-life balance and well-being with offerings like generous PTO, unlimited sick time, onsite fitness center and wellness program with incentives, childcare reimbursement, and adoption assistance—giving you the tools toOwn Your Well-Being. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and robust 8% retirement contributions, you canOwn Your Financial Futurewhile sharing in the success you help create. Our commitment to development ensures you canOwn Your Growththrough learning opportunities, career advancement programs, and a collaborative culture that values innovation and teamwork.

At Restek, our core values—We Care, Better Every Day, Respect for All, and Win Together—are at the heart of everything we do.We caredeeply about our employee-owners, our customers, and the communities we serve around the world. We strive to bebetter every dayby fostering personal and professional growth while delivering solutions that drive positive global change. We valuerespect for all, creating a workplace where every voice matters and diverse perspectives drive innovation. And we believe wewin together, celebrating shared success as a 100% employee-owned company.

We are an equal opportunity employer, considering applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Restek provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable laws.

If you’re ready to join a team that lives its values and empowers you toOwn Your Future, we’d love to hear your story.