Senior Quality Engineer: Lead Quality & Process Excellence

Standex International; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Standex International is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives across manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain. You will drive CAPA, audits, and continuous improvement to ensure products meet customer requirements and regulatory standards.

The role requires hands-on quality engineering leadership, strong documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and qualify suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field required.
• Progressive quality engineering experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and industry standards (AS9100, ISO 14001).
• Experience with GD&T, metrology tools, and SPC/MSA methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and improvement of quality assurance processes and QMS to meet customer specs and regulatory requirements.
• Own root-cause analysis and CAPA to prevent recurring defects.
• Lead cross-functional investigations of failures and non-conformances.
• Analyze quality metrics and trends to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain SPC methods to improve process capability and product consistency.
• Drive lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives across operations.
• Collaborate with Engineering during NPD, validation, and manufacturing transfers.
• Review drawings, control plans, PFMEAs, and inspection plans for quality integration.

Skills

Quality engineering

AS9100 knowledge

GD&T proficiency

ERP/MRP systems

Excel for analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMs

Calipers

Micrometers

Hardness testers

Job description

Standex International is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives across manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain. You will drive CAPA, audits, and continuous improvement to ensure products meet customer requirements and regulatory standards.

The role requires hands-on quality engineering leadership, strong documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and qualify suppliers.