Quality Engineer II

Pro-Active Engineering; Town of Sun Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Gain Sharing bonuses

Business casual dress code; jeans are常

Job summary

Pro-Active Engineering is seeking a Quality Engineer II to maintain and improve the Quality Management System under the direction of the Quality Manager. The role involves auditing processes, leading CAPA actions, and driving cross-functional continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in engineering (or ASQ CQE) and 2–5 years in manufacturing, with ITAR compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or ASQ CQE.
• 2–5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• ITAR compliance: US citizens only; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Audit effectiveness of existing quality processes.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement CAPA/CAR/SCAR actions.
• Create, review, and update controlled process documents.
• Define, implement, and evaluate process validation tools.
• Lead cross-functional continuous improvement projects.
• Compile and analyze data to drive change.
• Conduct internal audits for ISO 9001:2026.
• Maintain monitoring and measuring equipment system.
• Review capability to meet customer requirements.
• Interface with customers to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Formal problem-solving

Process definition

Data analysis

Continuous Improvement

Basic project management

Critical thinking

Internal auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or ASQ CQE

Tools

SQL

VBA

Job description

Pro-Active Engineering has a great opportunity for a Quality Engineer II! As our Quality Engineer II you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the Quality Management System under the direction of the Quality Manager.

Essential Functions

1. Audit effectiveness of existing Quality processes.
2. Lead team based problem-solving efforts to determine root cause and develop corrective actions.(CAPA, CAR, SCAR)
3. Create, review, and update controlled process documentation.
4. Define, implement, and evaluate process validation tools.
5. Lead cross-functional continuous improvement projects.
6. Compile and analyze data to drive organizational change efforts.
7. Conduct internal audits of the Quality Management System for ISO 9001:2026
8. Maintain monitoring and measuring equipment (MME) system.
9. Review capability to comply with customer requirements.
10. Interface with customers to drive continuous improvement

Competencies

1. Formal problem-solving methodologies
2. Process definition and documentation
3. Data analysis
4. Continuous Improvement
5. Basic project management
6. Critical thinking
7. Internal and External Auditing

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in an office environment and on the production floor. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. On the production floor, the employee is occasionally exposed to working near moving mechanical parts and caustic fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Required Education and Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
2. 2-5 years in a manufacturing environment
3. ITAR Compliance Requirement: This position is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be U.S. citizens. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship or transfer sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Working knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing
2. Working knowledge of Measurement Systems Analysis
3. Auditing of ISO9001:2015/2026 or comparable quality system
4. Statistical analysis in a manufacturing environment
5. ANSI/ESD S20.20 controls
6. SQL or VBA

Compensation and Benefits

Pro-Active Engineering offers a competitive wage based on experience and a generous benefits package to include health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, retirement plan with a company match, FSA, paid vacation, sick days, holidays and Gain Sharing bonuses. We also offer a business casual dress code. You can wear jeans every day!

Pro-Active Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.