Senior Quality Engineer

Client Company | Johnson City, Tennessee

Salary: Up to $105,000 Base + 8.5% Target Bonus
Relocation Assistance Provided
Hybrid Work Environment

Are you an experienced Quality Engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing problems, leading teams, and driving continuous improvement?

Our Client Company
, a well-established global manufacturing organization known for innovation, quality, and operational excellence, is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to join its manufacturing operation in Johnson City, Tennessee.

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking to step into a high-impact leadership role with a stable and growing organization that values employee development, continuous improvement, and long-term career growth.

As the Senior Quality Engineer, you’ll play a key leadership role in improving product quality, supporting manufacturing operations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.

• Lead and mentor the Quality Engineering and Quality Technician team.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, and statistical analysis.
• Investigate quality issues utilizing Root Cause Analysis, 8D, 5 Why, and corrective/preventive action methodologies.
• Support manufacturing by identifying opportunities to reduce defects and improve process capability.
• Partner with suppliers to improve supplier quality and resolve production issues.
• Manage supplier PPAP approvals and supplier quality initiatives.
• Lead ISO 9001 quality system compliance and internal quality initiatives.
  
  Analyze manufacturing and supplier data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Develop quality metrics and present findings to leadership.
• Support new product launches and manufacturing process improvements.
• Coach and develop quality personnel while helping build a culture of operational excellence.

We’re looking for professionals who have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong background in:
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Six Sigma methodologies
  • 8D Problem Solving
  • PPAP
  • ISO 9001
• Experience using Minitab, Excel, and other quality analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP)
• Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
• Master’s Degree in Engineering
• Experience with GD&T, tolerance analysis, and mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke)

This position offers an excellent combination of career growth, stability, and competitive compensation.

• Salary up to $105,000
• Hybrid work environment
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Long-term career advancement opportunities with a growing global manufacturer

Johnson City offers an exceptional quality of life with:

• Low cost of living
• Beautiful Appalachian Mountain scenery
• Excellent outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, boating, and biking
• Family-friendly communities
• Convenient access to Asheville, Knoxville, and Bristol

• Base Salary: Up to $105,000
• Relocation Assistance: Company Paid
• Outstanding Benefits Package

If you’re a Quality Engineer who enjoys leading teams, solving manufacturing challenges, and making a measurable impact within a world-class manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.

All inquiries will be handled with the strictest confidence.