Senior Quality Engineer: Lead Defect Reduction

JMJ Phillip Group; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JMJ Phillip Group is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to provide quality leadership across products, processes, suppliers, and QMS in our Tucson manufacturing environment. You will drive defect reduction, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement using tools like SPC, FMEA, Gage R&R, and process capability studies, ensuring compliance with customer and internal requirements.

The role requires collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to meet quality standards and lead

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; 5+ years in manufacturing.
• Strong root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and FMEA experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specs.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions for production defects, supplier issues, product failures, warranty claims, and customer returns.
• Apply advanced quality tools, including SPC, FMEA, Gage R&R, process capability studies, and control plans, to improve quality and prevent defects.
• Analyze quality performance data and lead initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, returns, downtime, and overall cost of poor quality.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, materials, and suppliers to ensure product designs, specifications, and processes meet quality standards.
• Support Quality Management System improvements, provide technical guidance and training, and lead cross-functional quality projects.

Skills

Root-cause analysis

Corrective action

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SPC

FMEA

Gage R&R

Process capability

Job description

JMJ Phillip Group is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to provide quality leadership across products, processes, suppliers, and QMS in our Tucson manufacturing environment. You will drive defect reduction, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement using tools like SPC, FMEA, Gage R&R, and process capability studies, ensuring compliance with customer and internal requirements.

The role requires collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to meet quality standards and lead