Provide Quality Engineering support and leadership for multiple fabrication operations teams at our facility. This role involves both proactive and reactive solutions to address quality issues affecting internal manufacturing processes, including weld, tube bend, laser cutting, hole piercing, paint, and injection molding. The individual will manage the quality program, employees, and assigned processes for all related aspects of these areas.
ResponsibilitiesSupport quality initiatives and programs as required.Lead and support Quality Supervisors and Technicians on Fabrication quality issues.Participate in or lead failure analysis, root cause, and corrective action investigations.Develop, manage, and report on internal process quality metrics; identify opportunities for continuous improvement and lead improvement initiatives.Communicate process issues, problems, and concerns to Quality and Operations leadership.Generate quality instructions and/or procedures as needed to contain quality issues or assist with process validations.Partner directly with Operations teams to improve the use of measurement systems.Participate in new product launch teams and support Product Engineering on DFAM projects.Conduct and/or support internal audits and product transfers as needed.Support the Quality Lab in completing APQP, PPAP, and production measurement requests.Perform process capability studies and DOE if required.
Essential SkillsBachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, Operations, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.Five or more years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, or equivalent field.Experience with Weld Manufacturing and Quality Engineering.Ability to lead technicians in testing and inspection methods for fabrication quality processes.Ability to read, interpret, and improve weld and tube bending prints.Strong process improvement skills, including knowledge of Control Plans and DOE.Experience with and knowledge of applying GD&T to fabricated components.Leadership experience with both hourly and salaried subordinates.Self-starter capable of working independently without supervision.
Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with PPAP.Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, or manufacturing.Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a team of technologists and lab auditors.
Work Environment
Fast-paced manufacturing environment with high technology-driven processes. Work involves both office and manufacturing settings, with most of the time spent on the floor. Some travel (less than 20%) is required. The team dynamic is strong, fostering an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Madison, Alabama.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.
Benefits will be provided upon offer. But includes 401, Medical, Dental and also other incentives due to the level of the grade
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Madison,AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 2025.
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