Quality Engineer; Harness & Towers - Marine Components

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting all quality functions and supervising Process Auditors. This role partners closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to drive continuous improvement, resolve quality issues, and implement robust quality systems that support world‑class manufacturing standards. The role will be responsible for the cutting, crimping, splicing, and final assembly of wiring harnesses for marine applications, as well as machining components, tube cutting/bending, welding and painting of tower assemblies.

This position leads efforts to reduce cost of poor quality – including rework, quality issues, and defects in the process – and communicates with all relevant stakeholders on activities such as critical quality issues, project status, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions. The ideal candidate is direct, data‑driven, and enthusiastic about delivering a positive, exceptional customer experience through flawless product quality.

• Lead plant‑level quality activities to ensure products meet specifications and customer expectations. Manage all Process Auditors.
• Analyze and facilitate efforts to reduce internal scrap and rework.
• Analyze and facilitate efforts to reduce process defects and non‑conformances at all stages of the process.
• Monitor in‑process and final product quality metrics (FPY, DPU, COPQ, scrap, rework, warranty trends).
• Develop and maintain control plans, inspection standards, and quality documentation.
• Perform layered process audits and product audits to verify compliance.
• Provide primary support in the creation/completion of the Monthly Quality Updates.
• Lead improvement projects based on internal quality metrics/data, warranty data, and customer feedback to reduce and eliminate repeat issues while improving overall quality of product(s).
• Develop criteria for acceptance documents, FMEA, control plans, product/process check sheets, work instructions, as needed to communicate requirements to production and inspection teams.

• Lead root‑cause investigations using structured methodologies (8D, A3, 5 Whys, Fishbone).
• Implement and validate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA methodology).
• Support containment actions to protect customers and production flow.
• Analyze internal defects and field/warranty data to identify systemic issues.

• Support/drive Lean or structured methodologies (Six Sigma) to improve product quality and reduce variation.
• Identify and eliminate waste through process optimization and mistake‑proofing (poka‑yoke).
• Support Kaizen events and cross‑functional improvement projects.

• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams to resolve quality issues.
• Participate in new product introduction (NPI) to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet quality standards.
• Provide feedback on design improvements based on plant and field data.

• Collaborate with Supplier Quality and Procurement to address incoming material issues.
• Support and manage selected suppliers. Develop corrective actions and qualification activities as needed.
• Develop scorecards for certain commodities, when required.

• Review warranty claims and customer feedback to identify trends.
• Support field issue resolution and corrective action implementation.
• Ensure lessons learned are communicated and incorporated into processes.
• Interface with customers related to quality issues and present data and corrective actions.

• Maintain compliance with company quality systems and applicable standards.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Ensure adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
• Provide support or lead efforts to all assigned quality team members to ensure training, development, and support as needed in the completion of their duties.

• Teamwork:
  Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback;…