Quality Engineer II — Lead Quality & Compliance Initiatives

Mesa Chamber of Commerce; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Quality Engineer II to lead complex quality initiatives and mentor junior staff. The role acts as a SME for core QMS processes and drives compliance and systemic improvements across manufacturing and supplier operations.

The candidate will manage cross‑functional projects, lead audits, and collaborate with engineering and production to deploy Quality Plans, Control Plans, and Process Validation protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or technical field required.
• 4–7 years of progressive quality experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in ISO 9001, AS9100, and ISO 13485 requirements, and internal/external audit protocols.
• Lean or Six Sigma Greenbelt certification desired.
• Demonstrated ability to lead quality improvement initiatives and manage small to medium cross‑functional projects.
• Strong familiarity with quality tools (SPC, FMEA, control plans, DOE, MSA, root cause analysis tools).
• Experience leading audits (internal, supplier, customer).
• ASQ CQE preferred or ability to achieve within one year.
• Travel up to 25% as needed.
• Must wear PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Own/drive cross‑functional root cause investigations and CAPAs.
• Maintain and improve QMS to ensure ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485 compliance.
• Own QMS subsystems (document control, calibration, audit program, supplier quality).
• Lead internal audit program execution and mentor auditors.
• Develop and deploy Quality Plans, Control Plans, and Process Validation protocols.
• Lead FAI and PPAP for new product introduction and major changes.
• Support RMA process with timely evaluation and documentation.
• Conduct supplier assessments and manage supplier corrective actions.
• Analyze quality metrics and present executive dashboards.
• Support customer quality interactions, audits, data requests, and issue resolution.
• Mentor QE I and Inspectors; coach on quality principles and tools.
• Promote use of FMEA, SPC, MSA, risk management across projects.
• Lead or support internal training on QMS procedures and standards.

Skills

Root cause analysis

CAPA

QMS knowledge

Auditing

Project leadership

Quality tools

Supplier quality

Mentoring

DOE

FMEA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Quality/technical field

Associates degree + 3 years quality experience

Tools

SPC

MSA

8D

DMAIC

Job description

Mesa Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Quality Engineer II to lead complex quality initiatives and mentor junior staff. The role acts as a SME for core QMS processes and drives compliance and systemic improvements across manufacturing and supplier operations.

The candidate will manage cross‑functional projects, lead audits, and collaborate with engineering and production to deploy Quality Plans, Control Plans, and Process Validation protocols.