Senior Quality Engineer: Lead QA & Process Improvement

Hengstler-Dynapar; Elizabethtown (NC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Hengstler-Dynapar in Elizabethtown, NC seeks a Quality Manager to oversee internal and external quality across cells and value streams. The role involves guiding QA, auditing processes, managing supplier quality, and leading the development of quality tools and data systems to continuously improve products and processes.

Responsibilities include audits, metrics, cross-functional collaboration, and driving quality improvements from concept through series release, with oversight of QA personnel

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in a technical/engineering discipline.
• 6+ years related experience.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• Experience with machining centers and molding operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA initiatives and define QA strategies.
• Mentor Quality Engineers and foster a culture of quality.
• Generate and report internal and external quality KPIs.
• Coordinate with product, production, development and operations to align quality goals.
• Plan and execute internal process and product audits.
• Define actions from audits and ensure timely implementation.
• Manage external audits as needed.
• Represent quality in project teams and develop quality plans.
• Support APQP/ISIR/PFMEA in manufacturing.
• Lead or participate in pilot runs and product releases.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

ISO 9001 knowledge

Problem solving

Team leadership

Auditing

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

Access databases

Job description

Hengstler-Dynapar in Elizabethtown, NC seeks a Quality Manager to oversee internal and external quality across cells and value streams. The role involves guiding QA, auditing processes, managing supplier quality, and leading the development of quality tools and data systems to continuously improve products and processes.

Responsibilities include audits, metrics, cross-functional collaboration, and driving quality improvements from concept through series release, with oversight of QA personnel