Traveling Quality Problem-Solving Engineer

FXI; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FXI is seeking a Quality Problem Solving Engineer to drive quality improvement across its manufacturing network. The role focuses on rapid assessment of issues and determining appropriate response, from practical problem solving to Red X investigations.

The candidate should thrive in manufacturing, apply Lean principles, and concentrate on root causes rather than symptoms. Travel will be 50-70% to support multiple plant locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, quality or related technical discipline.
• Proven ability to lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause investigations across the manufacturing network.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions with rapid containment and validation.
• Facilitate structured problem-solving using Red X, 3-Legged 5-Why, Is/Is Not analyses.
• Identify and reduce process variation using Shainin Red X and practical experiments.
• Analyze trends and systemic issues to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Lead Read Across initiatives to standardize lessons learned and deploy best practices.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Lean principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality systems

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, quality

Job description

FXI is seeking a Quality Problem Solving Engineer to drive quality improvement across its manufacturing network. The role focuses on rapid assessment of issues and determining appropriate response, from practical problem solving to Red X investigations.

The candidate should thrive in manufacturing, apply Lean principles, and concentrate on root causes rather than symptoms. Travel will be 50-70% to support multiple plant locations.