Quality Engineer Senior

Senior Quality Engineer

Location: Fairburn, GA Compensation: $95,000 - $110,000+ (Commensurate with experience) Employment Type: Full-Time, On-site

Position Overview

Our client, a premier manufacturing organization specializing in engineered industrial solutions, is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to spearhead supplier quality, process development, and customer-centric quality initiatives. This high-visibility, direct-hire role offers the opportunity to influence and scale quality standards across a stable, growth-oriented environment characterized by operational rigor and continuous improvement.

Core Responsibilities

The successful candidate will take direct ownership of quality outcomes through the following activities:

• Root Cause & Corrective Action: Lead comprehensive root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions for complex quality challenges.
• Process Engineering: Develop and optimize quality processes across internal manufacturing and external supplier networks.
• Supplier Quality Management: Manage supplier performance through rigorous evaluation and on-site audits, requiring up to 50% travel.
• Customer Advocacy: Serve as a technical lead for warranty resolutions and customer-facing quality concerns.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Customer Service teams to ensure organizational alignment.
• Performance Metrics: Drive measurable improvements in key performance indicators (KPIs), including First Pass Yield (FPY), scrap reduction, and the overall cost of quality.
• QMS Stewardship: Support and enhance the existing Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Professional Qualifications

• Experience: 7-10+ years of progressive experience within a manufacturing quality environment.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field.
• Technical Expertise: Proven background in supplier quality, process development, and formal root cause analysis methodologies.
• Industry Knowledge: Hands-on experience in metals, fabrication, or related industrial environments; foundry experience is highly desirable.
• Communication: Demonstrated ability to interface directly with customers and suppliers regarding warranty and quality issues with professional urgency.
• Mobility: Flexibility to travel up to 50% to various supplier locations.

Expectations for "Greatness"

We are seeking an individual who transcends standard maintenance to become a true owner of quality. While a "good" candidate resolves issues as they arise, a "great" candidate:

• Develops scalable, proactive processes that mitigate risks before they manifest.
• Elevates supplier performance through strategic partnerships and rigorous accountability.
• Identifies systemic gaps and addresses foundational root causes rather than isolated symptoms.
• Operates with a high degree of autonomy, bringing immediate structure to complex quality scenarios.

Benefits & Impact

• Strategic Influence: Opportunity to build and refine quality frameworks rather than simply maintaining them.
• Leadership Exposure: Significant role impact with direct visibility to executive leadership.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive base salary and a robust benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and Paid Time Off (PTO).
  
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