Senior Quality Engineer: Lead Quality & Process Improvement

Gpac; Gayville Township (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GPAC is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives across manufacturing operations. You will ensure products meet internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations while guiding internal customers on external requirements.

You will drive continuous improvement, support production and engineering teams, and provide technical leadership in problem solving, compliance, and process optimization, fostering a culture of quality throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• A four-year degree and/or 5+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer and 5+ years in a Quality Engineering role preferred.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and continuous improvement.
• Experience with audits, compliance, and process validation.
• Proficiency in GD&T and interpretation of engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of SPC, MSA, and machine capability studies.
• Ability to work with little supervision and lead by example.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance initiatives to meet standards and customer requirements.
• Provide guidance on external customers' requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and support production and engineering teams.
• Lead problem solving and compliance initiatives.
• Maintain culture of quality across the organization.
• Assist in 5S and lean improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Quality management

Communication

Training mentoring

Education

Four-year degree

Tools

GD&T

MSA

SPC

Excel

Word

Job description

GPAC is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives across manufacturing operations. You will ensure products meet internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations while guiding internal customers on external requirements.

You will drive continuous improvement, support production and engineering teams, and provide technical leadership in problem solving, compliance, and process optimization, fostering a culture of quality throughout the organization.