Quality Problem-Solving Engineer, Manufacturing Excellence

FXI; Santa Teresa (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FXI seeks a Quality Problem Solving Engineer to drive quality improvement across its manufacturing network. The role emphasizes rapid problem solving, root cause analysis, and durable corrective actions with Lean principles at the core.

The position is based at one FXI facility and requires about 50-70% travel to support the plant network. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing quality, process engineering, or operations experience.
• Travel 50-70% to support multiple plant locations.
• Experience leading root cause analysis and corrective action activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Root Cause Investigations by assessing manufacturing, process, product, and customer quality issues.
• Drive Corrective and Preventive Actions through rapid containment and validation.
• Facilitate Structured Problem-Solving using Red X, 3-Legged 5-Why, and Is/Is Not Analysis.
• Identify and Reduce Process Variation applying Shainin Red X principles.
• Analyze Trends and Systemic Issues across multiple facilities.
• Lead Read Across Initiatives to standardize lessons learned.
• Champion Lean Quality Principles to eliminate waste and simplify processes.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Quality.
• Support Customer Quality Management by leading customer issue investigations and actions.
• Develop Organizational Capability by coaching plant teams in problem-solving methodologies.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/Manufacturing/Quality

Job description

FXI seeks a Quality Problem Solving Engineer to drive quality improvement across its manufacturing network. The role emphasizes rapid problem solving, root cause analysis, and durable corrective actions with Lean principles at the core.

The position is based at one FXI facility and requires about 50-70% travel to support the plant network. Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential for success.