Quality Process Engineer: DoE, MSA & SPC Leader

Heitkamp & Thumann; Nevada; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Heitkamp & Thumann is seeking a Quality Process Engineer to bridge quality assurance, advanced manufacturing, and production. You will drive process characterization, DoE, MSA, and engineering trials to sustain high-quality output.

You will lead statistical analyses, CP/CPK monitoring, and RCFA investigations while collaborating on APQP/PPAP activities with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing and engineering experience in high-speed environments.
• Proven ability to independently plan and execute DoE, MSA/Gage R&R, and formal engineering trials.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, RCFA, DMAIC, and 8D methodologies.
• Experience with ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 environments and quality training delivery.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document formal engineering trials to validate processes and tooling changes.
• Design and execute DoEs to identify key process variables and optimize parameters.
• Lead MSA programs including Gage R&R across inspection and test equipment.
• Implement SPC charts and monitor CP/CPK to drive quality improvements.
• Perform RCFA and lead 8D/ Fishbone investigations for internal and customer issues.
• Collaborate on APQP/PPAP activities to establish control plans and PFMEAs.
• Support ISO 9001/IATF 16949 compliance and train plant personnel on methods.
• Interface with cross-functional teams including engineering, production, and account managers.

Skills

DoE planning

MSA/Gage R&R

Engineering trials

APQP/PPAP

FMEA

8D problem solving

Statistical analysis

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Job description

Heitkamp & Thumann is seeking a Quality Process Engineer to bridge quality assurance, advanced manufacturing, and production. You will drive process characterization, DoE, MSA, and engineering trials to sustain high-quality output.

You will lead statistical analyses, CP/CPK monitoring, and RCFA investigations while collaborating on APQP/PPAP activities with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.