Senior Quality Engineer - High-Volume Mfg, Lean Six Sigma

Pura; Pleasant Grove (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pura, a Utah-based fragrance tech company, is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to strengthen our quality assurance in a high-volume hardware manufacturing environment. You will drive QMS, process improvements, and regulatory compliance to ensure product integrity.

You will lead PPAP, CAPA, and supplier quality initiatives, applying Lean and Six Sigma to reduce defects and optimize performance. Travel up to 25% as needed to support our global operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 5+ years in high-volume manufacturing with PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, and SPC.
• ASQ, CQA, or CQE certifications.
• Knowledge of GD&T and quality systems such as ISO 9001 / IATF 16949.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma proficiency.
• Experience with manufacturing automation, robotics, and smart factory tech is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project-management skills.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and travel ~25%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a Quality Management System (QMS) for compliance.
• Lead end-to-end PPAP submission process for new launches and changes.
• Establish and track quality metrics to monitor manufacturing performance.
• Lead root cause analysis and CAPA effectiveness.
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to reduce defects and improve efficiency.
• Perform SPC and analyze data to address quality gaps.
• Oversee supplier quality management including audits and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with R&D and production to ensure GD&T adherence.
• Direct IQC, IPQC, and OQC control frameworks for components and finished goods.
• Improve lot tracking and traceability; support audits and inspections.

Skills

PPAP

APQP

PFMEA

SPC

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Regulatory Compliance

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Metrics

Quality Assurance

Education

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

ASQ, CQA, or CQE certifications

ISO 9001, IATF 16949 knowledge

Tools

ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 knowledge

Job description

Pura, a Utah-based fragrance tech company, is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to strengthen our quality assurance in a high-volume hardware manufacturing environment. You will drive QMS, process improvements, and regulatory compliance to ensure product integrity.

You will lead PPAP, CAPA, and supplier quality initiatives, applying Lean and Six Sigma to reduce defects and optimize performance. Travel up to 25% as needed to support our global operations.