Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Cubic Corporation; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 101,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Job summary

Cubic Corporation in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead improvement initiatives and ensure product quality meets standards. You will oversee CAPAs, root cause analyses, SAP QM workflows, and supplier QA, while collaborating across engineering and manufacturing.

The role requires a bachelor's in engineering or quality mgmt and 5+ years of experience, with CQE or Six Sigma a plus. On-site environment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management or related field.
• 5+ years in a quality engineering role, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proficiency with root-cause tools (8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys).
• Hands-on with inspection tools and equipment.
• Strong SAP QM knowledge and ISO 9001/AS9100 familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analyses for nonconformities and implement CAPAs.
• Oversee inspection processes and update inspection plans.
• Manage SAP QM data, notifications, inspections and CAPAs.
• Support internal/external audits and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with quality, engineering and manufacturing teams to drive improvements.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Inspection techniques

Quality improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality mgmt

Tools

SAP QM

Job description

Business Unit: Cubic Integrated Supply Chain Company Details: When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people's lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.

Job Details: We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Quality Engineer to join our team. This role is essential in ensuring that our products meet and exceed quality standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements. The Senior Quality Engineer will lead quality improvement initiatives, perform root cause analysis, oversee inspections, and manage quality processes within SAP.

Key Responsibilities: Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving Lead and facilitate thorough root cause analyses to address product and process nonconformities. Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Inspection Oversight Oversee and support inspection processes, ensuring adherence to internal and external quality standards. Create, review, and update inspection plans, ensuring alignment with product specifications. Train and mentor inspection personnel to improve inspection techniques and documentation practices. SAP Quality Management Manage quality-related data and processes within SAP, including quality notifications, inspections, and tracking CAPAs. Ensure accurate documentation of quality control activities and maintain records for audits. Identify opportunities to optimize SAP quality workflows and reporting capabilities. Audit & Compliance Support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, or other applicable standards. Ensure product and process documentation is up to date and meets regulatory requirements. Assist with supplier quality assessments and audits as needed. Team Collaboration Act as a liaison between quality, engineering, and manufacturing teams to address quality concerns proactively. Provide technical expertise and training in quality tools and methodologies to team members. Foster a culture of quality and accountability across the organization.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a quality engineering role, preferably in manufacturing or a similar industry. Proficiency in root cause analysis tools (e.g., 8D, Fishbone Diagram, 5 Whys). Hands-on experience with inspection tools, techniques, and equipment. Strong working knowledge of SAP, particularly in Quality Management (QM) modules. Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality management systems. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Certification such as CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt is a plus.

Work Environment: Combination of office and manufacturing floor environments. Occasional travel may be required for supplier assessments or audits This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Responsibilities may change at any time based on business needs.

Cubic Pay Range: $101,000.00 - $110,000.00 + benefits. The Cubic pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. #LI-ME1 Worker Type: Employee

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law. Cubic creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation that make people's lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities that help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global challenges through innovation and service to our customers and partners. Cubic is dedicated to providing a comprehensive employee benefits program. All regular, full-time and part-time employees (working an average of 20 hours per week) are eligible for benefits that are effective on the first day of employment. Cubic offers medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid disability (company continues full pay and benefits for up to six weeks), life insurance options, critical illness and accident coverages, Flexible Spending Accounts, a pre-paid legal plan, travel accident insurance, an award-winning well-being program which includes an employer-funded lifestyle spending account, up to six weeks of paid parental leave, and 401k Retirement Plan with a company match. Employees can also take advantage of backup childcare, pet care, pet insurance, virtual tutoring, and a tuition reimbursement program. Many locations follow a 9/80 work schedule with time-off policies to help encourage employees to take time for rest and relaxation. Full-time salaried employees are eligible to participate in Cubic's flexible time-off arrangement. Part-time and hourly employees accrue paid time-off (PTO)/Sick leave at a rate of 5.23 hours bi-weekly. Lastly, Cubic provides its employees 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. With a presence in over 60 countries and more than 5,000 employees worldwide, Cubic is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer. We are committed to ensuring a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, military or veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable law. For more information on Equal Employment please visit: http://www.cubic.com/Careers/Applicant-Help To learn more, visit Cubic.com. Follow us on LinkedIn!