Senior Quality Engineer — Manufacturing Excellence Lead

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

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives across the manufacturing process, driving CAPA, NPD support, and supplier quality improvements. You will mentor teams and partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure customer requirements and regulatory standards are met.

You will develop SPC methodologies, lead quality audits, and maintain quality documentation in ERP/MRP systems while promoting a safe, high-quality production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Quality/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5–8+ years of progressive quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience leading quality improvement initiatives and solving manufacturing quality challenges.
• Strong knowledge of QMS (AS9100, ISO 14001) and customer-specific requirements.
• Proficiency with GD&T, inspection methods, and metrology tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and improvement of QA processes, inspection methods, and QMS to meet customer specs and regulatory requirements.
• Act as technical lead for complex quality issues; perform root cause analysis and CAPA implementations.
• Lead cross-functional investigations on product failures, supplier quality, and internal non-conformances.
• Analyze quality metrics and process capability to identify risks and propose improvements.
• Develop and maintain SPC methodologies and other quality tools to improve consistency.
• Support NPD, process validation, and manufacturing transfers with robust quality planning.
• Review drawings, control plans, PFMEAs, and inspection plans to ensure quality incorporation.
• Lead internal audits and support supplier/audit activities (AS9100/ISO 14001).
• Maintain quality documentation in ERP/MRP systems and ensure a safe work environment.

Skills

Quality engineering leadership

Quality management systems

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Statistical analysis (Excel)

Documentation & ERP/MRP

GD&T interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Quality/ Industrial Engineering

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) (preferred)

Tools

CMMs

Calipers

Micrometers

Hardness testers

Epicor ERP

Job description

Colonial Group seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives across the manufacturing process, driving CAPA, NPD support, and supplier quality improvements. You will mentor teams and partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure customer requirements and regulatory standards are met.

You will develop SPC methodologies, lead quality audits, and maintain quality documentation in ERP/MRP systems while promoting a safe, high-quality production