Senior Quality Engineer: Lead Quality Analytics

Briggs & Stratton; Stone Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to lead advanced quality assignments, perform statistical analyses, and support new model development. You will coordinate capability studies, lead problem-solving teams, and ensure effective corrective actions, working with suppliers and internal teams.

The role requires strong communication, deep knowledge of GD&T, SPC, APQP, FMEA, and experience in manufacturing environments. Domestic and international travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for interacting with diverse groups of internal and external customers
• Proven ability to prepare and present technical information
• Extensive technical knowledge and background of quality and manufacturing processes including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), layout and gaging; machining methods and assembly processes as well as statistical process control (SPC) and statistical techniques
• Extensive knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools including control plans and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills
• Strong time management, prioritization, organizational and planning skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with individually or in a team environment as well as the ability to help mentor less experienced team members
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced quality assurance assignments and projects; participates in new models development process; performs Quality Management System documentation activities
• Coordinates complex product/process capability studies
• Leads problem solving teams; identifies root causes, implements corrective actions and verifies effectiveness
• Develops product/process procedures including development of performance metrics
• Performs statistical analysis used in problem solving, quality improvement projects & Six Sigma teams
• Performs layouts, reads and understands geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Investigates customer complaints, develops corrective action plans and verifies effectiveness
• Leads Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) teams and the development and improvement of Control Plans.
• Serves as a liaison between supplier and Briggs & Stratton in quality activities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Quality engineering

Statistical analysis

GD&T SPC

APQP & FMEA

Root cause analysis

Project management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Tools

SPC software

APQP tools

FMEA tooling

Job description

Briggs & Stratton seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to lead advanced quality assignments, perform statistical analyses, and support new model development. You will coordinate capability studies, lead problem-solving teams, and ensure effective corrective actions, working with suppliers and internal teams.

The role requires strong communication, deep knowledge of GD&T, SPC, APQP, FMEA, and experience in manufacturing environments. Domestic and international travel up to 25% may be required.