Senior Automation & Quality Engineer - High-Volume Manufacturing

Wise Equation Solutions Inc.; City of Sherrill (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wise Equation Solutions Inc. is seeking an Automation and Quality Engineer in SHERRILL, NY for a 12+ month engagement.

The role demands 12+ years in Manufacturing/Quality domains, driving quality improvements in high-volume environments and leading cross-functional teams to resolve complex quality issues. You will apply QMS/ISO knowledge, conduct RCA with 8D/5Why, implement CAPA, and lead continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Poka-Yoke.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Manufacturing Quality, Plant Quality, Supplier Quality, Product Quality, or Reliability Engineering.
• Proven experience driving quality improvements in high-volume manufacturing and assembly environments.
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO standards, and manufacturing quality processes.
• Hands-on experience in Root Cause Analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, or similar structured problem-solving tools.
• Experience implementing and sustaining corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Product Development Quality processes.
• Experience analysing customer complaints, warranty claims, field failures, and production non-conformities.
• Ability to work effectively with Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Supplier teams to resolve quality issues.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, or equivalent methodologies.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, fabrication, assembly, casting, welding, electrical assembly, or process manufacturing.
• Experience with supplier quality management, supplier audits, and supplier development activities.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing quality engineers, inspectors, technicians, or cross-functional quality teams.
• Proficiency in quality tools including SPC, MSA, FMEA, Control Plans, Process Audits, and Risk Assessment techniques.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, GD&D, CAD systems, PLM systems, and product lifecycle processes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, reporting, and project leadership skills with a focus on delivering measurable quality improvements.

Skills

Quality management systems

APQP/PPAP

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

SPC

FMEA

GD&T

CAD

PLM

Cross-functional leadership

CAPA

Tools

QMS software

Job description

Wise Equation Solutions Inc. is seeking an Automation and Quality Engineer in SHERRILL, NY for a 12+ month engagement.

The role demands 12+ years in Manufacturing/Quality domains, driving quality improvements in high-volume environments and leading cross-functional teams to resolve complex quality issues. You will apply QMS/ISO knowledge, conduct RCA with 8D/5Why, implement CAPA, and lead continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Poka-Yoke.