Senior Quality Engineer: Lead Quality Systems & Audits

Quanex; Georgia; On-site; USD 69,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

401K with 5% company match

ESPP 15% return

Employer paid disability plans andLife

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition support for degree

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Quanex is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer in Jackson, GA to lead ISO 9001 quality system development and audits. You will train teams, manage the QA program, and act as the primary liaison for quality with customers and suppliers.

The role requires collaboration with operations, manufacturing, and product engineering to ensure product conformance and reliable quality data. Travel to facilities will be necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Associate’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a Quality position in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mathematical background to compile statistical data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Six Sigma preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop quality standards and specifications with operations, manufacturing, product engineering, suppliers and customers to ensure product acceptability.
• Establish and track quality metrics and troubleshoot quality-related issues.
• Prepare reports of internal or external quality audits and materials.
• Visit customers to resolve quality issues and verify supplier quality systems on the production floor.
• Ensure accuracy of quality documentation such as hold tags, inspection reports, data collection, supplier inspection reports and test reports.
• Administer training and certification within the internal auditing process.
• Ensure products and services conform to requirements and are controlled under the quality management system.
• Lead cross-functional teams in problem solving to establish root cause and corrective actions.
• Perform inspection tasks as needed during emergencies or absences.
• Travel to various company facilities as needed.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Math proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Associate in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quanex is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer in Jackson, GA to lead ISO 9001 quality system development and audits. You will train teams, manage the QA program, and act as the primary liaison for quality with customers and suppliers.

The role requires collaboration with operations, manufacturing, and product engineering to ensure product conformance and reliable quality data. Travel to facilities will be necessary.