Quality Engineer: Lead Quality & NPI Initiatives

Dorman Products; Madison (IN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match and profit‑h

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Dorman Products in Bloomington, IN seeks a Quality Engineer to ensure product quality and process effectiveness across the manufacturing lifecycle. You will partner with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Suppliers to prevent defects, drive improvements, and lead CAPA programs.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, NPI support, and Built-in-Quality practices. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in manufacturing quality and strong data-analysis skills, with CQE or Six Sigma Green/Black

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• ASQ CQE and/or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• Experience with quality systems, supplier quality, and new product introduction processes.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools including 8D, FMEA, Six Sigma, SPC, RCA, Control Plans, APQP and PPAP.
• Ability to analyze complex data and develop effective solutions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel for data analysis.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance & Process Improvement: review designs, prototypes, and production samples; implement quality standards and process controls.
• Problem Solving & Corrective Actions: lead 8D, FMEA, Six Sigma analyses; develop CAPAs; investigate complaints and returns.
• Supplier Quality: review supplier submissions; resolve non-conformances; monitor supplier performance.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: collect and summarize quality data; produce reports and dashboards; monitor KPIs.
• New Product Introduction (NPI): define quality requirements; validate processes; participate in pilots and validation.
• Leadership & Training: mentor operators on quality systems; lead cross-functional teams; promote a culture of quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality

Tools

Excel

Quality management systems

Job description

Dorman Products in Bloomington, IN seeks a Quality Engineer to ensure product quality and process effectiveness across the manufacturing lifecycle. You will partner with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Suppliers to prevent defects, drive improvements, and lead CAPA programs.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, NPI support, and Built-in-Quality practices. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in manufacturing quality and strong data-analysis skills, with CQE or Six Sigma Green/Black