Senior Quality Engineer – Manufacturing & NPI

DR Power LLP; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineering Specialist III for our Trenton, SC facility. The role partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supplier Quality to ensure product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout manufacturing operations.

You will analyze data, lead PPAP/APQP activities, support NPI, and drive corrective actions while maintaining rigorous QA standards and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 5 years’ experience in quality within manufacturing.
• Experience with APQP/PPAP and ISO standards.
• Familiarity with SAP or ERP systems and quality data analysis.
• QMS auditing and continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and guide cross-functional teams.
• Own resolution of warranty, product quality, and manufacturing issues using structured problem-solving.
• Analyze product, component, and failure data to identify trends and drive corrective actions.
• Lead internal product audits, process assessments, and nonconformance resolution for quality standards.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing qualification through APQP.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supplier Quality to implement quality improvements.
• Ensure inspection/measurement system integrity, including MSA and GR&R compliance.
• Develop and implement standardized quality tools and processes across operations.

Skills

APQP & PPAP

ISO knowledge

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Power BI

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Generac Power Systems, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineering Specialist III for our Trenton, SC facility. The role partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supplier Quality to ensure product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout manufacturing operations.

You will analyze data, lead PPAP/APQP activities, support NPI, and drive corrective actions while maintaining rigorous QA standards and customer satisfaction.