Senior Quality Engineer

MDC Precision; Sarasota (FL); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation

Performance bonus

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plans

Paid holidays and vacation

Flexible schedules

Employee recognition programs

Descripción de la vacante

MDC Precision seeks an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to support manufacturing operations at our Sarasota facility. The role strengthens product quality, manufacturing processes, the QMS, and continuous improvement, with development toward a future Quality Manager role.

Key responsibilities include supporting Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations; leading nonconformance investigations; maintaining ISO 9001 QMS; and driving improvement projects to reduce defects and costs.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management or related discipline, or equivalent combination.
• Minimum 5–7 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Strong root cause analysis, corrective action, and nonconformance management skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of inspection methods, metrology, calibration, and measurement systems.
• Experience with internal audits and customer or certification audits.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and solve complex quality issues.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; proficiency in Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Provide quality engineering support to Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations.
• Investigate nonconformances, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Support First Article Inspections (FAI), product qualifications, and process improvements.
• Evaluate inspection methods and support disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Maintain and improve the ISO 9001 QMS and applicable AS9100 requirements.
• Develop and maintain procedures, work instructions, and controlled documents.
• Participate in internal, external, and customer audits; address process gaps.
• Support management reviews, quality objectives, and performance reporting.
• Lead investigations of customer complaints, RMAs, and quality concerns.
• Coordinate corrective actions and communicate findings to customers and internal teams.
• Track DPPM, COPQ, complaints, and audit findings to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead projects reducing defects, scrap, rework, and inspection costs.
• Mentor Quality Inspectors and Technicians and lead cross-functional quality initiatives.
• Support departmental objectives, priorities, and resource planning.
• Develop leadership and decision-making capabilities with Quality leadership for potential advancement into Quality Management.

Conocimientos

Root cause analysis

Corrective action

Nonconformance management

GD&T interpretation

Inspection methods

Project leadership

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

With more than six decades of experience, MDC Precision develops and manufactures advanced technology solutions that support scientific innovation and industrial applications. Our success is driven by technical excellence, manufacturing expertise, and a commitment to delivering high-quality products.

Position Overview

MDC Precision seeks an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to support manufacturing operations at our Sarasota facility. This role strengthens product quality, manufacturing processes, the Quality Management System (QMS), and continuous improvement. The position offers development toward a potential future Quality Manager role.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Engineering & Manufacturing Support

• Provide quality engineering support to Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations.
• Investigate nonconformances, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, technical specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Support First Article Inspections (FAI), product qualifications, and process improvements.
• Evaluate inspection methods and support disposition of nonconforming materials.

Quality Management Systems & Compliance

• Maintain and improve the ISO 9001 QMS and applicable AS9100 requirements.
• Develop and maintain procedures, work instructions, and controlled documents.
• Participate in internal, external, and customer audits; address process gaps.
• Support management reviews, quality objectives, and performance reporting.

Supplier Quality Management

• Support supplier evaluations and performance monitoring with the Supplier Quality Engineer.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Engineering to resolve supplier quality concerns.
• Improve incoming inspection practices and reduce supplier-related risks.

Customer Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Lead investigations of customer complaints, RMAs, and quality concerns.
• Coordinate corrective actions and communicate findings to customers and internal teams.
• Track DPPM, COPQ, complaints, and audit findings to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead projects reducing defects, scrap, rework, and inspection costs.

Technical Leadership & Development

• Mentor Quality Inspectors and Technicians and lead cross-functional quality initiatives.
• Support departmental objectives, priorities, and resource planning.
• Develop leadership and decision-making capabilities with Quality leadership for potential advancement into Quality Management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Management or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum 5–7 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Strong root cause analysis, corrective action, and nonconformance management skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of inspection methods, metrology, calibration, and measurement systems.
• Experience with internal audits and customer or certification audits.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and solve complex quality issues.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

MDC Precision offers competitive compensation, performance bonus opportunities, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance options, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) retirement plans, paid holidays and vacation, flexible schedules, and employee recognition programs.

This position combines desk-based work with collaboration across office and manufacturing teams. Duties may involve extended computer use, walking, reaching, and occasional light physical effort. Noise levels are generally low to moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.