Senior Quality Engineer: On-the-Floor Process Improvement

RELY Contract Manufacturing; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct-hire opportunity

Ownership of plant quality systems

Job summary

RELY Manufacturing is seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior Quality Engineer to lead plant-level quality initiatives, improve manufacturing processes, and develop quality systems that support growth.

You'll drive PPAPs, PFMEAs, LPAs, and ISO 9001 quality systems while solving problems on the production floor alongside manufacturing teams. 5–7+ years of hands-on QA in manufacturing is required, with strong SPC and gauge R&R expertise.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of hands-on quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and Gauge R&R.
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality systems; IATF 16949 experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain PPAPs, PFMEAs, Control Plans, and process flowcharts.
• Lead root cause investigations, 8D corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Own and improve LPAs and ISO 9001 quality processes.
• Establish inspection requirements, first article inspections, and in-process quality controls.
• Perform and oversee MSA, Gauge R&R, and SPC activities.
• Manage nonconforming materials, containment procedures, and corrective actions.
• Partner with production, engineering, and maintenance to resolve quality issues on the floor.
• Develop standardized work instructions, inspection procedures, and quality controls.
• Mentor production associates and support quality talent development.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Blueprint reading

Measurement & inspection

ISO 9001

IATF 16949 experience

PPAP / PFMEA

SPC

MSA / Gauge R&R

On-floor problem solving

Tools

Measurement equipment

Gauge R&R tools

Job description

RELY Manufacturing is seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior Quality Engineer to lead plant-level quality initiatives, improve manufacturing processes, and develop quality systems that support growth.

You'll drive PPAPs, PFMEAs, LPAs, and ISO 9001 quality systems while solving problems on the production floor alongside manufacturing teams. 5–7+ years of hands-on QA in manufacturing is required, with strong SPC and gauge R&R expertise.