Sr. Quality Engineer

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Itron is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer for our West Union, SC facility. This position reports to the Principal Quality Engineer and focuses on quality system and process improvements. The role leads cross‑functional teams to drive systems projects and continuous improvement and has primary responsibility for UL audits and support of internal and external audits at the site.

• Own and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives within the QMS, proposing and implementing enhancements to processes, tools, and systems to drive overall quality performance and operational excellence.
• Manage site‑level UL audits and required responses.
• Assist with internal and external audits and support required responses or corrective actions.
• Create or update documents governing quality systems processes (SOPs, WIs).
• Provide training on quality topics or process updates.
• Analyze and trend data for quality performance processes or metrics.
• Report on improvement projects or 8‑D status and/or results to leadership or cross‑functional teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer or related experience.
• Working knowledge of ISO
  9001 or other similar quality standards.
• ISO lead auditor or internal auditor experience.
• Cross‑functional team leadership experience.
• Experience working with UL‑regulated products and facilitating UL audits.
• Familiarity with revising and managing quality risk documents (FMEA, DFMEA, Risk Assessments).
• Experience with 8‑D and Root Cause Analysis tools.

• Certified Lead Auditor (ASQ).
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
• Lean Six Sigma training or certification.
• Experience or certification as a trainer.

0‑10%.

• Competitive benefit package: financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401(k) matching, employee stock purchase program, and more.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1‑800‑635‑5461 or email