Senior Quality Engineer: Process Improvement & RCA

Avanciers Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanciers is seeking a highly skilled Quality Engineer (Quality Engineer 3) to support quality assurance, manufacturing quality, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. The candidate should have an Engineering degree and strong problem-solving skills, with experience in mechanical/electrical/electronics components.

The role involves developing quality plans, monitoring FPY, addressing customer complaints, and leading audits with UL/CSA/ISO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering or related field
• Minimum 5 years of Quality Engineering experience in manufacturing/industrial environments
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or electronics components; electrical/electronics experience preferred
• Experience with quality tools including FMEA, 7 QC Tools, 5S, 5 Why, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, SPC, DMAIC, and 8D Root Cause Analysis

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Quality Plans, Control Plans, inspection checklists, CTQ parameters, and Q-gates
• Monitor FPY metrics and drive quality and production efficiency improvements
• Investigate customer complaints and perform root cause analyses with corrective actions
• Collaborate on audits and certifications including UL, CSA, and ISO
• Perform COPQ analysis to reduce defects and costs
• Map manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement and automation
• Lead Continuous Improvement projects focused on quality and productivity
• Apply methodologies such as FMEA, 8D, 5 Why, DMAIC, Kaizen, Poka‑Yoke, 5S

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (plus)

Tools

FMEA

7 QC Tools

5S

5 Why

Kaizen

Poka-Yoke

SPC

DMAIC

8D Root Cause Analysis

Job description

Avanciers is seeking a highly skilled Quality Engineer (Quality Engineer 3) to support quality assurance, manufacturing quality, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. The candidate should have an Engineering degree and strong problem-solving skills, with experience in mechanical/electrical/electronics components.

The role involves developing quality plans, monitoring FPY, addressing customer complaints, and leading audits with UL/CSA/ISO.