Quality Certification Engineer - Compliance & Audits

Lightera; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightera is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure products and processes meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements across the lifecycle. The role coordinates certification testing, maintains documentation, and supports audits while using quality tools to implement corrective actions.

The QE will analyze product and process data, lead cross-functional problem solving, and drive continuous improvement through PDCA, 5-Why, and related methods, with a focus on compliance and quality

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering discipline or 5 years equivalent work experience.
• Experience with quality tools and problem solving (e.g., 5-Why, PDCA).
• Lean manufacturing certification (green belt) preferred.
• Project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains product certification and compliance readiness by supporting certification programs, tracking status, renewal dates, and testing needs.
• Coordinates certification and qualification activities, including sample shipment, test planning, review of results, and documentation.
• Supports audits by preparing records, coordinating logistics, responding to findings, and closing corrective actions.
• Analyzes quality data to identify negative trends and risks; communicates findings and recommends actions.
• Leads cross-functional teams using PDCA/5-Why to implement countermeasures and updates procedures as needed.

Skills

Measurement equipment

Pin Gauge

Microsoft Office

Minitab

Multi-tasking

Education

BS in Industrial/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or 5 years experience

Tools

Power BI dashboards

Lightera proprietary software

Job description

Lightera is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure products and processes meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements across the lifecycle. The role coordinates certification testing, maintains documentation, and supports audits while using quality tools to implement corrective actions.

The QE will analyze product and process data, lead cross-functional problem solving, and drive continuous improvement through PDCA, 5-Why, and related methods, with a focus on compliance and quality