Senior Quality Engineer — High-Volume Manufacturing Lead

Pura; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pura, a fragrance and smart home technology innovator, seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to strengthen QA in a high-volume manufacturing setting. You will own QMS, PPAP submissions, and CAPA programs while driving supplier quality and regulatory compliance.

You will lead cross-functional teams to reduce defects, implement Lean/Six Sigma improvements, and ensure GD&T adherence, enabling scalable product excellence across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• ASQ, CQA, or CQE certifications are preferred.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing with PPAP/SPC familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
• Lead end-to-end PPAP submission process for new products and changes, meeting internal and customer requirements.
• Establish and track quality metrics to monitor and improve manufacturing performance.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Drive quality initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Perform SPC and analyze production and testing data to address quality gaps.
• Oversee supplier quality management including audits and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with R&D and production to optimize product requirements and GD&T adherence.
• Direct IQC, IPQC, and OQC frameworks for components, finished goods, and packaging.
• Improve lot tracking and traceability systems.
• Support audits and inspections and assist with regulatory inquiries.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

ASQ, CQA, or CQE certifications

Tools

PFMEA

SPC

APQP

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Job description

Pura, a fragrance and smart home technology innovator, seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to strengthen QA in a high-volume manufacturing setting. You will own QMS, PPAP submissions, and CAPA programs while driving supplier quality and regulatory compliance.

You will lead cross-functional teams to reduce defects, implement Lean/Six Sigma improvements, and ensure GD&T adherence, enabling scalable product excellence across the organization.