Quality Engineer

Vaspire Technologies Inc.; City of Sherrill (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaspire Technologies Inc. seeks a seasoned Quality professional with 6+ years in manufacturing quality, supplier or reliability roles to drive improvements in high-volume environments.

You will apply QMS/ISO knowledge, perform root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone), and lead CAPA programs across Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Operations to resolve issues and improve processes. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in Manufacturing Quality, Plant Quality, Supplier Quality, Product Quality, or Reliability Engineering.
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO standards, and manufacturing quality processes.
• Hands-on experience in Root Cause Analysis using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, or similar structured problem-solving tools.
• Experience implementing and sustaining corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Product Development Quality processes.
• Experience analysing customer complaints, warranty claims, field failures, and production non-conformities.
• Ability to work effectively with Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Supplier teams to resolve quality issues.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, or equivalent methodologies.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, fabrication, assembly, casting, welding, electrical assembly, or process manufacturing.
• Experience with supplier quality management, supplier audits, and supplier development activities.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing quality engineers, inspectors, technicians, or cross-functional quality teams.
• Proficiency in quality tools including SPC, MSA, FMEA, Control Plans, Process Audits, and Risk Assessment techniques.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, GD&T, CAD systems, PLM systems, and product lifecycle processes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, reporting, and project leadership skills with a focus on delivering measurable quality improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality engineering teams and drive quality improvements in high-volume environments.
• Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Operations to resolve quality issues.
• Implement and sustain CAPA programs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality leadership

Quality improvement

QMS & ISO

Root cause analysis

CAPA

APQP/PPAP/DFMEA

Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen

Poka-yoke

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality tools (SPC/MSA/FMEA)

GD&T understanding

Communication & reporting

Tools

SPC

MSA

FMEA

Control Plans

Process Audits

Risk Assessment

Job description

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in Manufacturing Quality, Plant Quality, Supplier Quality, Product Quality, or Reliability Engineering.
• Proven experience driving quality improvements in high-volume manufacturing and assembly environments.
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO standards, and manufacturing quality processes.
• Hands-on experience in Root Cause Analysis using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, or similar structured problem-solving tools.
• Experience implementing and sustaining corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Product Development Quality processes.
• Experience analysing customer complaints, warranty claims, field failures, and production non-conformities.
• Ability to work effectively with Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Supplier teams to resolve quality issues.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, or equivalent methodologies.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, fabrication, assembly, casting, welding, electrical assembly, or process manufacturing.
• Experience with supplier quality management, supplier audits, and supplier development activities.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing quality engineers, inspectors, technicians, or cross-functional quality teams.
• Proficiency in quality tools including SPC, MSA, FMEA, Control Plans, Process Audits, and Risk Assessment techniques.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, GD&T, CAD systems, PLM systems, and product lifecycle processes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, reporting, and project leadership skills with a focus on delivering measurable quality improvements.