Quality Engineering Leader — Drive QMS & Continuous Improvement

Key Technology, Inc.; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Educational Assistance reimbursement

Paid PTO and holidays

Job summary

Key Technology, Inc. in Walla Walla, WA seeks a Quality Engineering Manager to lead quality assurance and reliability engineering, ensuring products meet customer requirements and regulatory standards.

The role drives improvements across QMS, CAPA, RCA, FMEA, and supplier quality, partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction. The position leads audits, manages budgets, and mentors the quality team, with a focus on continual improvement in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Engineering, Reliability Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
• 7-10+ years in quality engineering/assurance; 3-5+ years in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Management System development, implementation and effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Oversee audits, CAPA, RCA, FMEA and control plans.
• Drive field performance analysis, warranty data and reliability improvements.
• Lead supplier quality initiatives and PPAP processes.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to improve product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Manage budgets and mentor quality team personnel, aligning with company goals.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, supply chain, sales, and service teams.

Skills

Quality management

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Quality management systems

ISO 9001

Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)

FMEA / CAPA / RCA tools

Job description

Key Technology, Inc. in Walla Walla, WA seeks a Quality Engineering Manager to lead quality assurance and reliability engineering, ensuring products meet customer requirements and regulatory standards.

The role drives improvements across QMS, CAPA, RCA, FMEA, and supplier quality, partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction. The position leads audits, manages budgets, and mentors the quality team, with a focus on continual improvement in a