Senior Quality Engineer

Cindavi; Alabama; On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cindavi is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality management system initiatives, oversee audits, and strengthen quality performance across metal manufacturing operations. This fully on-site role in Fitchburg, WI collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to uphold rigorous standards, improve processes, and ensure customer and industry compliance.

You'll own critical quality initiatives, work with professionals who value technical excellence, and drive

Qualifications

• An associate's or bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or a related technical field, with equivalent relevant experience considered.
• At least 3 years of relevant quality engineering experience, with 5–10+ years of manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Strong background in metal fabrication or metal manufacturing, including experience with precision-manufactured components and assemblies.
• Experience leading quality management system audits under ISO 9001, AS9100, or comparable standards.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, audit procedures, compliance documentation, and corrective action processes.
• Experience investigating manufacturing quality issues and implementing improvements to strengthen quality performance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; capable of cross-functional collaboration.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience and familiarity with AS9100 are highly preferred; automotive or other metal backgrounds welcome.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external quality audits, ensuring ISO 9001, AS9100 compliance.
• Develop and maintain quality management processes, procedures, and documentation.
• Investigate manufacturing quality issues; perform root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and operations to improve processes and reduce defects.
• Identify quality risks and drive continuous improvement for consistent results.

Skills

QMS audits

ISO 9001

AS9100

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing quality

Quality management systems

Documentation

Aerospace manufacturing

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Audit management software

Documentation tools

Job description

Can you lead a quality audit with the same confidence you bring to solving complex manufacturing problems?

We're looking for a Senior Quality Engineer who understands that exceptional quality starts with strong systems, disciplined processes, and hands-on manufacturing expertise. If you have a background in metal manufacturing, know how to take ownership of quality audits, and enjoy driving improvements that make a measurable difference, this is an opportunity to put your expertise to work.

Job Summary

We're hiring a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality management system initiatives, oversee audits, and strengthen quality performance across specialized metal manufacturing operations.

This is a fully onsite position in Fitchburg, WI, where you'll collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to maintain rigorous quality standards, improve manufacturing processes, and ensure compliance with customer and industry requirements.

You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of critical quality initiatives in an environment where precision, reliability, and continuous improvement are essential.

What You'll Do

• Lead and own internal and external quality management system audits, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, and applicable quality requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and improve quality management processes, procedures, and documentation to strengthen compliance and audit readiness.
• Investigate manufacturing quality issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurring problems.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to improve process controls, reduce defects, and strengthen product quality.
• Identify quality risks, monitor performance indicators, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that support consistent manufacturing results.

What You'll Bring

• An associate's or bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or a related technical field, with equivalent relevant experience considered.
• At least 3 years of relevant quality engineering experience, with 5–10+ years of manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• A strong background in metal fabrication or metal manufacturing, including experience with precision-manufactured components and assemblies.
• Demonstrated experience independently leading and managing quality management system audits under ISO 9001, AS9100, or comparable standards.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, audit procedures, compliance documentation, and corrective action processes.
• Experience investigating manufacturing quality issues and implementing practical improvements to strengthen quality performance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience and familiarity with AS9100 requirements are highly preferred. Automotive or other metal manufacturing backgrounds are also welcome.

We offer an annual base salary of $95,000–$115,000, depending on qualifications and experience, along with opportunities to contribute to specialized manufacturing programs and lead meaningful quality initiatives.

For qualified candidates relocating to the area, lump-sum relocation assistance ranging from approximately $2,000 to $10,000 may be available, depending on relocation circumstances.

You’ll join a collaborative manufacturing environment where your expertise will directly influence quality performance, manufacturing reliability, and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to take ownership of important quality systems while working alongside professionals who value technical excellence and accountability.