Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer – QMS/PPAP

100Hires, Inc.; Piqua (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth

Job summary

Crane Pumps & Systems seeks a Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer – QMS/PPAP to be the quality engine for zero-defect manufacturing. This on-site role in Piqua, OH collaborates with Engineering, Operations, and suppliers to own the Quality Management System and drive CAPA closure with measurable improvements.

Responsibilities include PPAP/FAI oversight, PFMEA and control plans, data-driven supplier quality, and relentless problem solving. Growth and continuous improvement are core to the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 2–3+ years in a manufacturing or quality role.
• Proven root cause and problem-solving capability.
• Fluency in drawings/specifications and GD&T.
• Evidence of data-driven improvement.
• Strong communication—written and verbal.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 familiarity.
• Hands-on with PPAP, FAI, CAPA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and MSA.

Responsibilities

• Own and elevate the Quality Management System to meet regulatory and audit expectations.
• Lead end-to-end CAPA—from containment to verification of effectiveness.
• Oversee PPAP submissions and FAI to validate parts and processes.
• Develop robust inspection and test methods with clear acceptance criteria.
• Run root cause investigations and implement lasting corrective actions.
• Improve supplier quality through data, feedback, and partnerships.
• Turn metrics into action by analyzing trends for improvements.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to lift capability.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

GD&T knowledge

Lean/Continuous Improvement

Data-driven improvement

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Minitab

MS Excel/Office

Job description

Are you ready to be the quality engine behind zero-defect manufacturing?What if your PFMEA prevented a field failure before it ever reached a customer? What if your CAPA closed the loop so effectively that the issue never returned? If these challenges excite you, you’ll thrive as our Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer – QMS/PPAP.On-site requirement: Work full-time on site at our Piqua, OH corporate office—embedded with the teams you’ll influence most: Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and key suppliers.Your impactOwn and continually elevate the Quality Management System to meet regulatory, customer, and audit expectations.Stand up and sustain quality core tools: Process Flows, PFMEA, Control Plans, Work Instructions, and MSA.Lead end-to-end CAPA—from containment to verification of effectiveness—on schedule.Coordinate ISO efforts: certification planning, audit execution, findings resolution, and compliance maintenance.Oversee PPAP submissions and FAI to validate parts and processes.Develop robust inspection and test methods with clear acceptance criteria.Run disciplined root cause investigations; lock in corrective actions that last.Advance supplier quality performance through data, feedback, and partnership.Turn metrics into action—analyze trends and target high-impact improvements.Team with Engineering and Operations to lift capability and reduce variation.Visit customers and suppliers as business needs dictate.Support continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.How we’ll measure successQMS that’s compliant, effective, and continuously improving.Faster, more reliable closure of quality issues using structured problem-solving.Defects, rework, and variation trending down across key processes.Audit performance that meets certifications and customer expectations.Quality metrics that improve throughput and reliability.Stronger collaboration with manufacturing, engineering, and supplier partners.Qualifications that set you up to winRequiredBachelor’s in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.2–3+ years in a manufacturing or quality role.Proven root cause and problem-solving capability.Fluency in drawings/specifications and GD&T.Evidence of data-driven improvement.Strong communication—written and verbal.Microsoft Office proficiency.PreferredExperience in machining, assembly, or industrial manufacturing.ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 familiarity.Hands-on with PPAP, FAI, CAPA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and MSA.Lean/Continuous Improvement experience.Supplier Quality background.Power BI, Minitab, or similar analytics/reporting tools.Benefits & developmentCompetitive compensation + annual incentive opportunityMedical, dental, vision401(k) with company matchTuition reimbursementPaid vacation, personal days, and company holidaysCareer growth and learning & development programsWho we areCrane Pumps & Systems creates innovative wastewater pumping solutions that move what matters—safely and efficiently. We’re driven by engineering excellence, customer obsession, and continuous improvement across manufacturing, sales, distribution, and service.ComplianceWork Authorization: Crane Pumps & Systems will only employ individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future.Equal Employment Opportunity: Crane Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Core proficienciesGD&TContinuous ImprovementProcess Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)First Article Inspection (FAI)PPAP Process ExperienceRoot Cause AnalysisCAPAIATF 16949Tech you’ll useQuality Control Software