Sr. Quality Engineer

Trelleborg; Wayne (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Trelleborg is seeking a senior Quality Manager to lead quality activities across QA, inspection, material testing and audits. You will maintain the QMS, ensure compliance with ISO/AS standards, and train teams in root-cause analysis and 8D problem-solving.

You will also act as the technical liaison on the production floor and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree with 7–10 years in ISO 9001 quality systems, experience leading cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 7-10 years of ISO 9001 quality systems experience.
• Experience in planning and leading team activities and verifying results to meet customer expectations.
• Experience in implementing improvements and/or corrective actions with cross functional teams; Lean Six Sigma training is a plus.
• Ability to assess product compliance to requirements; Material Review Board experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with statistical software such as Minitab and other relevant systems is desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate quality-related activities across Quality Assurance, Inspection, Material Testing, Auditing, Document Control and Quality Planning.
• Maintain and improve the QMS to ensure compliance with applicable agency standards (e.g. ISO, AS9100, Nadcap, ASTM) and customer requirements.
• Develop and deliver quality related training on topics such as root cause analysis, 8D problem solving and continuous improvement tools.
• Serve as a technical point of contact on the production floor, guiding implementation of quality improvements and verifying effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to support process capability assessments and risk evaluations.
• Serve as a primary customer interface for quality matters including corrective actions, audits and performance concerns.
• Participate in and support continuous improvement of site certification programs (e.g. AS9100, ISO14001 ISO45001) to meet plant goals and business objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational needs.

Education

Bachelor's degree + 7-10 years ISO 9001 quality systems experience

Tools

Minitab

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tasks & Responsibilities:

1. Lead and coordinate quality-related activities across Quality Assurance, Inspection, Material Testing, Auditing, Document Control and Quality Planning.
2. Maintain and improve the QMS to ensure compliance with applicable agency standards (e.g. ISO, AS9100, Nadcap, ASTM, etc.) and customer requirements.
3. Develop and deliver quality related training on topics such as root cause analysis, error proofing, 8D problem solving and continuous improvement tools.
4. Serve as a technical point of contact on the production floor, guiding implementation of quality improvements and verifying effectiveness.
5. Collaborate with cross functional teams to support process capability assessments and risk evaluations.
6. Serve as a primary customer interface for quality matters including corrective actions, audits and performance concerns.
7. Participate in and support continuous improvement of site certification programs (e.g. AS9100, ISO14001 ISO45001) to meet plant goals and business objectives.
8. Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational needs.

Education & Experience:

1. Bachelor's degree plus 7-10 years of experience in ISO 9001 quality systems.
2. Experience in planning and leading team activities and verifying results to meet expectations of customers both internal and external.
3. Experience in implementing improvements and/or corrective actions with cross functional teams; applied Lean Six Sigma training desired.
4. Ability to assess product compliance to requirements; Material Review Board experience preferred.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); experience with statistical software (e.g. Minitab) and other relevant software systems is desired.

Competencies:

1. Clear and concise communication skills, verbal and written.
2. Effective work planning with accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail.
3. Comfortable at all levels of the organization, including senior management and production personnel.
4. Limited travel availability to support customer corrective actions and/or special events.

Application:

Last Application Date 12/30/2026

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.