Senior Quality Engineer

USA Donaldson Company Inc.; Bloomington (IN); Hybrid; USD 86,200 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

USA Donaldson Company Inc. is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer in Bloomington, Indiana. The role requires maintaining and standardizing quality management systems across multiple sites while leading audits and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, and a strong background in Aerospace & Defense. The position offers a hybrid schedule, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional quality engineering experience.
• Experience in Aerospace & Defense or industrial manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001, and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve AS9100 and ISO9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Lead internal and support external audits for compliance.
• Develop and standardize quality procedures and documentation.

Skills

Quality engineering

Aerospace & Defense experience

ISO9001 knowledge

AS9100 knowledge

Process improvement

Six Sigma principles

Education

Bachelor's degree

Preferred degree in Engineering or a technical field

Tools

8D analysis

FMEA

Job description

Senior Quality Engineer – Role Overview

Donaldson is a technology and innovation leader focused on solving complex filtration challenges. As a key member of our Aerospace & Defense and Industrial manufacturing teams, you will support our AS9100‑certified and ISO9001‑certified quality management systems across multiple manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, improve, and standardize AS9100 and ISO9001 Quality Management Systems across multiple sites.


• Lead internal audits, support external audits, and ensure ongoing compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry standards.


• Develop, revise, and standardize quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation throughout the organization.


• Act as the technical quality contact for key customers; support customer communication related to quality issues, corrective actions, product performance, and continuous‑improvement initiatives.


• Facilitate customer audits, visits, and quality reviews to maintain transparency and alignment with expectations.


• Partner with operations, engineering, and supply‑chain teams to resolve quality issues and improve process capability.


• Lead root‑cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (RCCA/CAPA) activities using 8D, 5‑Why, FMEA, and related tools.


• Support new product introductions, process validations, and first‑article inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102.


• Identify systemic issues and lead cross‑functional improvement projects that enhance quality, efficiency, and cost performance.


• Promote a culture of operational excellence with Lean, Six Sigma, and data‑driven problem‑solving methodologies.


• Track and analyze quality metrics to drive proactive improvements and reduce defects, scrap, and rework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of professional quality engineering experience.


• Experience in Aerospace & Defense, industrial manufacturing, or other highly regulated environments.


• Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001, and related quality standards.


• Prior quality engineering or manufacturing engineering experience.


• Process‑improvement and problem‑solving experience.


• Experience operating within an ISO and/or AS9100‑compliant aerospace quality environment.


• Knowledge of Six Sigma tools and principles such as process capability, Gage RR, Design of Experiments, and DMAIC.


• Experience facilitating 8D analysis and implementing corrective actions internally and externally.


• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a technical field.


• Preferred: ISO or AS9100 certifications.


• Preferred: Experience with original equipment manufacturing (aerospace, off‑highway, or automotive).

Location & Travel

Hybrid schedule at our Bloomington, MN headquarters. Travel up to 10%.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary range: $86,200 – $111,000. Actual salaries may vary by experience, training, education, and performance. Employee benefits include health benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time away, paid leaves (including paid parental leave), and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Donaldson is an equal‑opportunity employer. We employ people without regard to race, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.