Sr. Quality Engineer

Rain Bird Corporation; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Tucson, AZ is looking for an experienced Senior Quality Engineer. The role encompasses leading process improvements, managing inspections, and ensuring compliance to quality standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, over 5 years of relevant experience, and strong skills in Six Sigma and project management. Join a dynamic team dedicated to quality and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering.
• Skilled in project management, Six Sigma, total Quality Management (TQM).
• Strong statistical knowledge and process validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement to meet plant quality objectives.
• Manage line inspections and Statistical Process Control.
• Train staff on quality systems.

Skills

Six Sigma

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Project Management

Quality Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Process Validation

Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field

Tools

Quality Management Tools

Statistical Analysis Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Experienced and results‑driven Senior Quality Engineer with a strong background in quality systems, process improvement, and compliance within manufacturing environments. Skilled in leading cross‑functional teams to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Adept at applying statistical tools and quality methodologies such as Six Sigma, core tools, SPC, etc. to ensure product reliability and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement to achieve and exceed plant quality objectives.
• Manage all line inspections and Statistical Process Control activities.
• Provide quality engineering expertise to assure compliance to specifications.
• Lead activities to analyze quality assurance data and initiate root‑cause and corrective action efforts to eliminate assignable causes that affect product quality.
• Work closely with product engineering and operations personnel to reduce manufacturing process variation and reduce plant’s cost of quality.
• Establish and manage incoming inspection lab and utilize data to drive continuous improvement.
• Drive conformance of processes and procedures through internal audit process and corrective action process.
• Maintain process control documentation such as control plans and PFMEA.
• Lead inspection reduction efforts including automation on parts measurement.
• Participate in internal audits (quality, safety, BBS, BBQ) and corporate audits.
• Train supervisors, leads, technicians, and operators in adherence to the plant quality system.
• Qualify and validate manufacturing processes using statistical tools.
• Establish capabilities at plant test lab and complete test requests supporting quality projects and QMT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Skilled in project management, Six Sigma, total Quality Management (TQM).
• Experienced with incoming inspection and supplier interaction.
• Strong statistical knowledge, process validation, process capability studies, risk assessment.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑sufficient and thrives in a team environment.
• Ability to influence and lead others, a change agent.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills.
• Knowledge of Pareto analysis techniques, Gage R&R, FAI, PPAP, Control Plans and FMEA.
• Skilled in the use of word‑processing, spreadsheet, and database computer programs.
• Enthusiastic, hardworking, oriented with a can‑do attitude, working toward career advancement.
• Effective at multitasking and time management.
• Experience in new product introduction process.
• 8Ds methodology.
• Metrology and measurement systems.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in high‑volume manufacturing industry / Lean manufacturing orientation and/or Six Sigma.
• Advanced technical degree or MBA.
• ASQ CQE and/or CQA.
• Experience in the use of InfinityQS or related field.
• Quality Manager experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.
• 8+ years as Quality Engineer.
• Molding experience will be a plus.

Rain Bird is an Equal Opportunity Employer.