Quality Engineer - ISO/Six Sigma, On-site

The Planet Group; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Quality Engineer to monitor and improve daily operational quality. You will design quality standards, establish and follow processes, and develop quality control systems while guiding corrective actions.

This role collaborates across teams to implement robust quality measures ensuring product reliability and safety. Qualifications include QA software tooling experience, ISO/Six Sigma knowledge, ability to read drawings, and strong communication and problem-solving

Qualifications

• Experience coding and using QA software tools and processes.
• Root cause analysis experience preferred.
• Proficient with ISO Standards, Six Sigma tools, and Statistics tools.
• Ability to read drawings and understand military and customer specifications.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication and writing skills.
• Knowledge of AS9100 / ISO9001 procedures and auditing is preferred.
• Problem solving methods: 8D, 5 Whys, DMAIC.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality plans translating customer requirements into activities.
• Drive process and product improvements across functions.
• Review internal and supplier docs; ensure quality requirements are addressed.
• Provide quality system support: audits and corrective actions.
• Lead quality improvement teams and boards.
• Coordinate with quality and engineering for FAIR/PPAP submissions.
• Assist with non-conforming material disposition.
• Support assembly/inspection with inspection methods and sampling plans.
• Resolve customer quality issues and drive root-cause actions.
• Develop SPC initiatives; evaluate supplier quality and audits.
• Review supplier corrective actions and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop new quality procedures and generate statistical reports.
• Coordinate calibration/verification of inspection equipment.

Skills

QA software tools

Root cause analysis

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Problem solving

Supplier quality collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Tools

ISO Standards

Six Sigma

AS9100/ISO9001 procedures

8D / 5 Whys / DMAIC

Job description

The Planet Group is seeking a Quality Engineer to monitor and improve daily operational quality. You will design quality standards, establish and follow processes, and develop quality control systems while guiding corrective actions.

This role collaborates across teams to implement robust quality measures ensuring product reliability and safety. Qualifications include QA software tooling experience, ISO/Six Sigma knowledge, ability to read drawings, and strong communication and problem-solving