Quality Engineer: Continuous Improvement Lead

Swagelok Northern California; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 107,070 - 153,913; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401k Plan & Matching

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Job summary

Swagelok Northern California is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive continuous improvement, monitor processes, and lead corrective actions that improve safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

You will audit quality systems, collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Quality teams, review drawings and BOMs, support First Article Inspections, and mentor inspectors to ensure consistent, compliant practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or quality discipline required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment (or 2 years with a Master’s Degree).
• ASQ CQE and CQIA certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and continuously enhance internal and supplier audit programs.
• Maintain and improve quality system documentation and procedures.
• Review engineering drawings, BOMs, routings, and specifications for compliance.
• Lead nonconforming product and RMA processes to minimize quality escapes.
• Drive root cause investigations and corrective action initiatives.
• Provide quality engineering support for new and existing products (FAIR, FIRST Article).
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality teams on risk and process controls.
• Mentor Quality Technicians and inspection personnel to ensure standards are followed.
• Champion data-driven decision making and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Continuous Improvement Leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Systems & Compliance

Data Analysis

Supplier Quality Management

Technical Interpretation

Project & Process Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Verbal & Written Communication

Quality Systems Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or quality discipline

ASQ CQE preferred

Tools

ERP

Quality Management Software

Statistical Analysis Tools

Job description

Swagelok Northern California is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive continuous improvement, monitor processes, and lead corrective actions that improve safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

You will audit quality systems, collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Quality teams, review drawings and BOMs, support First Article Inspections, and mentor inspectors to ensure consistent, compliant practice.