Senior Quality Engineer – APQP & Process Excellence

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

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.