Quality Engineer: Data-Driven Process Improvement

6AM City, LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian is seeking a Quality Engineer to support, maintain, and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) while providing technical leadership in quality assurance and process control. This role collaborates with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Suppliers, and Customers to ensure products and processes meet requirements.

As a key resource for CAPA, SPC, and audits, you will drive corrective actions, analyze data, and mentor teams in quality methodologies.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment; recent engineering graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with quality improvement methodologies including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Familiarity with quality tools such as Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, 5 Why's, 8D, Process Capability Analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with metallurgy, welding processes, wire and cable manufacturing, or related industrial manufacturing environments is preferred.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB), or the ability to obtain certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 and applicable customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.
• Maintain quality records and documentation to demonstrate compliance with quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as an Internal Auditor and participate in audit planning, execution, corrective action follow-up, and compliance verification activities.
• Evaluate and monitor process capability, inspection methods, control plans, and sampling strategies to ensure effective process control.
• Perform statistical analysis of process and product data to identify trends, assess risks, and drive continuous improvement opportunities.
• Lead and support root cause investigations, corrective actions, and preventive actions related to quality concerns, process deviations, and customer complaints.
• Understand quality metrics and communicate performance results to plant leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Provide technical guidance and support to manufacturing personnel regarding quality requirements, inspection methods, and process controls.
• Support qualification and validation activities associated with new products, processes, equipment, and customer requirements.
• Investigate customer returns, product nonconformances, and field performance issues; document findings and lead corrective action efforts.
• Support customer interactions including audits, pre-production reviews, quality meetings, third-party inspections, and onsite customer visits.
• Review, evaluate, and disposition nonconforming materials while ensuring compliance with established quality procedures.
• Lead cross-functional teams in problem-solving efforts utilizing structured quality methodologies.
• Support strategic quality initiatives and other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality assurance

Leadership

Data-driven decision making

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Prysmian is seeking a Quality Engineer to support, maintain, and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) while providing technical leadership in quality assurance and process control. This role collaborates with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Suppliers, and Customers to ensure products and processes meet requirements.

As a key resource for CAPA, SPC, and audits, you will drive corrective actions, analyze data, and mentor teams in quality methodologies.