Senior Quality Engineer: CAPA & Process Improvement

Axalta Coating Systems; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package including health and

Job summary

Axalta Coating Systems is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to proactively improve product quality and design/deploy processes that mitigate risk. You will support site functions and manufacturing to exceed customer expectations and report to the Site Quality Manager.

The role involves leading CAPA, audits, data-driven quality improvements, and mentoring junior staff. Relocation assistance is offered as part of the package for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in QA, engineering or chemistry or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work in a team and travel up to 10%.
• 5+ years of quality engineering experience.
• Experience in automotive coatings QA or automotive QA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee internal CAPA processes.
• Participate in site internal audits to identify improvements.
• Maintain CAPA metrics and improve based on trends.
• Apply advanced quality tools (FMEA, control plans) to drive quality.
• Perform root cause analysis (5 Why, 8D, CAPA, FTA).
• Drive continuous improvement through training on standards.
• Maintain documents aligning with QMS and ISO 9001.
• Utilize quality tools to drive quality into processes.
• Execute sampling procedures and record inspection results.
• Prepare detailed reports of inspection activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Statistics

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in QA/Engineering/Chemistry or equivalent

Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer preferred

Tools

FMEA

CAPA

Quality Management System (QMS)

ISO 9001

Audit processes

Job description

Axalta Coating Systems is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to proactively improve product quality and design/deploy processes that mitigate risk. You will support site functions and manufacturing to exceed customer expectations and report to the Site Quality Manager.

The role involves leading CAPA, audits, data-driven quality improvements, and mentoring junior staff. Relocation assistance is offered as part of the package for the right candidate.