Senior Quality Engineer

DirectPath Recruiting Services; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

DirectPath Recruiting Services partners with a global manufacturing company to hire a Senior Quality Engineer for a brand-new Madison, AL campus. You will lead ISO 9001 quality management, drive supplier quality, and support new product introductions in a high-volume and engineered-to-order environment.

The role emphasizes CAPA, PFMEA, SPC, audits, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction while supporting continuous improvement and startup

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with supplier quality, customer audits, internal audits, and quality system development.
• Hands-on experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, CAPA, Process Validation, SPC.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the site's ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS).
• Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, inspection plans, and manufacturing documentation.
• Support manufacturing startup activities, process validation, production readiness, and new product introductions (NPI).
• Lead internal quality audits and prepare for external ISO certification audits.
• Host customer audits, inspections, and manufacturing visits while coordinating corrective actions.
• Partner with suppliers to improve incoming quality, supplier performance, and supplier development initiatives.
• Conduct supplier audits and manage supplier corrective actions.
• Develop and implement PFMEAs, Control Plans, CAPA programs, inspection methods, and quality metrics.
• Utilize root cause analysis tools including 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Continuous Improvement teams.
• Monitor KPIs and drive process improvements to reduce defects and improve customer satisfaction.
• Mentor production personnel on quality standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a culture focused on quality, safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Skills

ISO 9001

Quality Engineering

Root cause analysis

Supplier quality

CAPA

PFMEA

Control Plans

SPC

Audits

Cross-functional leadership

Excel

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Quality

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Senior Quality Engineer | ISO 9001 | Manufacturing Quality | Supplier Quality | Continuous Improvement

DirectPath Recruiting Services is partnering with an innovative global manufacturing company to identify an experienced Senior Quality Engineer for its growing operation in Madison, Alabama.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new manufacturing campus supporting both high-volume production and engineered-to-order manufacturing. The Senior Quality Engineer will play a key role in building and maintaining world-class quality systems, driving continuous improvement initiatives, supporting new product launches, and ensuring exceptional product quality across the operation.

If you have a passion for ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, supplier quality, root cause analysis, customer satisfaction, and manufacturing excellence, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the site's ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS).
• Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, inspection plans, and manufacturing documentation.
• Support manufacturing startup activities, process validation, production readiness, and new product introductions (NPI).
• Lead internal quality audits and prepare the facility for external ISO certification audits.
• Host customer audits, inspections, and manufacturing visits while coordinating corrective actions.
• Partner with suppliers to improve incoming quality, supplier performance, and supplier development initiatives.
• Conduct supplier audits and manage supplier corrective actions.
• Develop and implement PFMEAs, Control Plans, CAPA programs, inspection methods, and quality metrics.
• Utilize root cause analysis tools including 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Continuous Improvement teams.
• Monitor key quality performance indicators (KPIs) and drive process improvements to reduce defects and improve customer satisfaction.
• Mentor production personnel on quality standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a culture focused on quality, safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with supplier quality, customer audits, internal audits, and quality system development.
• Hands-on experience with:
• PFMEA
• Control Plans
• CAPA
• Process Validation
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Experience supporting manufacturing startups, production launches, or facility expansions is highly preferred.
• Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and/or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) certifications are highly desirable.

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing Quality Engineering
• Supplier Quality Engineering
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
• HVAC Manufacturing
• Engineered-to-Order Manufacturing
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Process Improvement
• ISO Certification
• Quality Auditing
• Manufacturing Startup Projects

Travel

Occasional travel may be required to:

• Corporate facilities
• Industry trade shows and conferences

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Join a rapidly growing manufacturing organization.

Help launch and shape quality systems within a new manufacturing facility.

Work on both high-volume manufacturing and engineered-to-order products.

Influence quality strategy, supplier development, and operational excellence.

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Excellent opportunity for long-term career growth and advancement.