Quality Engineer: Data-Driven Continuous Improvement

CertainTeed; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain's CertainTeed division in the United States is hiring a Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives, analyze data, and drive improvements across manufacturing processes. The role collaborates with Operations, R&D, and Manufacturing to sustain quality systems, manage corrective actions, and reduce costs while supporting new product introductions.

Requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 3–5 years in manufacturing quality roles, with Six Sigma, PFMEA, and SPC knowledge; ASQ

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering discipline.
• 3-5 years in Quality Engineering, Process Engineering, Production, or related manufacturing.
• Experience with quality systems, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, PFMEA, root cause analysis, and SPC.
• Experience analyzing quality data using Minitab, Excel, and similar tools.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects with Operations, R&D and Manufacturing.
• Strong technical writing, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• ASQ certification (Engineer, Auditor, or Manager) and/or membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality systems, audits, and compliance activities to ensure quality standards.
• Manage customer claims investigations and corrective action programs.
• Monitor and analyze quality metrics and process data.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction using quality tools.
• Support new product introductions, trials, and quality planning.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, procedures, and measurement systems.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve product performance and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Quality engineering

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Six Sigma

PFMEA

Statistical Process Control

Minitab

Excel

Job description

Saint-Gobain's CertainTeed division in the United States is hiring a Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives, analyze data, and drive improvements across manufacturing processes. The role collaborates with Operations, R&D, and Manufacturing to sustain quality systems, manage corrective actions, and reduce costs while supporting new product introductions.

Requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 3–5 years in manufacturing quality roles, with Six Sigma, PFMEA, and SPC knowledge; ASQ