Senior Quality Engineer

Software Placement Group, SPG; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group, SPG, is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer for our Omaha, NE facility to lead quality initiatives, uphold ISO 9001 standards, and drive APQP. The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership and mentoring of the quality team, with emphasis on welding codes and tolerances.

You will develop QA systems, control plans, PFMEA, and monitor process metrics with a data-driven approach to continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering with 4+ years related experience.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) with 2+ years.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, weldments, assemblies, and fabrication.
• GD&T interpretation and failure analysis methods (3L5Ws, Fishbone, Fault Tree).
• Experience with Corrective Actions, 8Ds, MRBs, and Rapid Response.
• Familiar with DFMEA, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional interfacing with customers and suppliers.
• Advanced MS Office 365, fluent in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP activities.
• Develop dashboards and QA systems.
• Create control plans and PFMEA for products and projects.
• Manage product and process qualifications, including CPK and Gage R&R.
• Monitor rejects and CARs trends for the site.
• Lead DMAIC, 8D, mistake proofing, and process control initiatives.
• Drive advanced root cause analysis.
• Oversee QMS certification compliance.
• Manage audit schedules as assigned.
• Standardize tools and processes.
• Lead KATA, coaching, and value stream maps.
• Lead global quality initiatives.
• Lead design-for-quality assignments.
• Handle escalations from Quality Engineers, Sales, and other functions.
• Supervise direct employees and prioritize workload.
• Train the Quality team in fundamental quality tools.
• Conduct performance reviews and advise on development.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Excel proficiency

GD&T interpretation

Root cause analysis

Quality systems knowledge

Education

4-year degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Certified Quality Engineer

Tools

Minitab

SAS JMP

Power BI

Macro Excel Sheets

Job description

Location: Omaha, NE | Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Compensation: $80,000-$100,000 plus bonus

Overview

An established manufacturer of welded, machined, and formed metal products is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives across its Omaha, NE facility. This role is central to maintaining ISO 9001 standards, driving advanced product quality planning, and ensuring products consistently meet engineering specifications, welding codes, and customer tolerances.

What you'll do

• Participate in and lead Quality in advanced product quality planning (APQP) activities
• Develop and maintain dashboards and QA systems
• Develop control plans and PFMEA quality plans for legacy or new products and projects
• Manage product and process qualifications, including CPK studies and Gage R&R
• Monitor rejects and CARs performance and trends for the assigned site
• Lead advanced quality methodologies (DMAIC, 8D, mistake proofing, process control, etc.) across the organization
• Drive advanced root cause analysis
• Oversee QMS certification compliance
• Manage audit schedules as assigned
• Standardize tools and processes
• Lead KATA, coaching sessions, and value stream maps
• Lead global quality initiatives
• Lead design-for-quality assignments
• Handle escalations from Quality Engineers, Sales, and other functions
• Supervise direct employees and prioritize their workload
• Train the Quality team in fundamental quality tools
• Conduct performance reviews and advise on individual development and training
• Mentor engineers and encourage skill development

Required qualifications

• 4-year degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, plus four or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years as a Certified Quality Engineer
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, weldments, assemblies, and fabrication
• Mechanical aptitude to assemble/disassemble parts per engineering drawings
• Proficiency in engineering drawing interpretation and GD&T
• Proficiency with failure analysis and root cause investigation methods (3L5Ws, Fishbone, Fault Tree)
• Strong experience with Corrective Actions, 8Ds, MRBs, and Rapid Response activities
• Knowledge and familiarity with developing and utilizing DFMEA, PFMEA, and Control Plans
• Professional communication and interfacing skills with customers and suppliers
• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills
• Advanced skill in Microsoft Office 365, with required fluency in Excel

Preferred qualifications

• 3+ years of practical experience in APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) preferred
• Ability to develop and utilize statistical and data analysis tools such as Minitab, Sas Jmp, Macro Excel Sheets, and Power BI preferred

Compensation and benefits

• Salary range of $80,000-$100,000 plus bonus

Why this role

This position offers the opportunity to lead advanced quality planning and improvement efforts across a manufacturing organization, with the chance to mentor engineers, drive global quality initiatives, and shape a strong culture of quality planning.