Senior Quality Engineer

Quanex Building Products Corporation; Georgia; On-site; USD 69,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Potential

401K with 5% company match

15% ESPP return

Employer paid disability plans andLife

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition support for degree and edu

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Quanex Building Products Corporation in Jackson, GA is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to develop and implement ISO 9001 QA programs, train staff, and lead audits. You will liaise with customers and suppliers on quality issues and ensure product conformance across sites.

The role emphasizes establishing quality metrics, leading root-cause analysis, and maintaining documentation within a robust QMS. Travel to facilities is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in a relevant field preferred (Mechanical or Industrial Engineering).
• 5+ years of experience in a Quality position in manufacturing preferred.
• Strong mathematical background to compile statistical data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop quality standards and specifications with operations, suppliers, and customers to ensure product acceptability.
• Establish and track quality metrics and troubleshoot quality issues.
• Prepare reports of internal or external quality audits and materials.
• Visit customers to resolve quality issues and verify supplier quality systems on the production floor.
• Ensure accuracy of quality documentation and proper control of records.
• Lead cross-functional teams to establish root cause and corrective actions.
• Perform inspection tasks in emergencies or staff absences as needed.
• Travel to company facilities as required.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Communication skills

Mathematics / data analysis

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Industrial)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quanex is looking for a SeniorQuality Engineerto join our team located in Jackson, GA.

The Sr Quality Engineer assists with the development, and implementation of quality assurance programs under ISO 9001 guidelines. This position is responsible for quality assurance training, managing the ISO 9001 system, conducting internal audits, and providing work direction to the team. They are the primary liaison between customers or suppliers and Quanex on quality-related issues and ensure reliability of products and conformance to all requirements.

We Offer You!

• Bonus Potential
• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
• Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Tuition support for degree and continuous education
• Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment

What's Attractive about the Senior Quality Engineer?

• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Ongoing interaction with multiple levels of the organization
• Community atmosphere where a leader can make an impact.

What Success Looks Like:

• Work with operations, manufacturing and product engineering, suppliers, and customers to develop quality standards and specifications to ensure product acceptability.
• Establish and track quality metrics and troubleshoot any quality-related issues.
• Prepare reports of internal or external quality audits and materials.
• Visit customers on a routine or emergency basis to resolve quality issues and verify supplier quality systems on the production floor.
• Assure accuracy of quality documentation including hold tags, inspection reports, data collection, supplier inspection reports, test reports and others as applicable.
• Administer training and certification process to ensure each individual within the internal auditing process is qualified for the position that they occupy.
• Assure that all products and services conform to specified requirements, are made in accordance with the quality management system, and that all documentation required by the system is kept current and properly controlled.
• Lead cross-functional teams in problem solving to establish definitive root cause and effective corrective actions for both internal and supplier quality issues.
• Perform any needed inspection tasks in emergency, temporary absences, or other appropriate circumstances.
• Works well independently and shows leadership, establishing priorities and meeting objectives for themselves and the team.
• Travel as needed to various company facilities and performs other related duties as necessary/assigned.

Your Credentials:

• Bachelor's degree or Associate’s degree in a relevant field preferred (Mechanical or Industrial Engineering)
• 5+ years of experience in a Quality position preferred within a manufacturing environment and/or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• A strong mathematical background is required to compile statistical data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Six Sigma is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential

Salary Range:$68,500 to $102,000 commensurate with experience and bonus potential

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger SM

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We areA Part of Something Biggerby improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com .

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