Principal Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Listed on 2026-06-02
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer -
Manufacturing / Production
Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer
Principal Manufacturing Quality Engineer / Site Supplier Quality Engineer
Location:
Louisville, KY, USA
The Principal Manufacturing Quality Engineer leads operational and strategic initiatives focused on product quality improvement. The role oversees product and component testing, manufacturing control plan auditing, and drives site supplier quality processes such as SCAR, NCR, and billback.
Responsibilities- Collaborate with factory operations to identify and eliminate root causes of quality issues using Lean and AI tools.
- Facilitate MCP processes: create, communicate and publish MCP documents, coordinate resources, and ensure compliance during change control.
- Manage manufacturing control instructions and visual aids; oversee repair procedures and operator training.
- Drive selection and measurement of Critical‑to‑Quality characteristics with AQE, and implement measurement methods.
- Support NPI by providing guidance on manufacturing capabilities for new designs.
- Evaluate and implement new testing technologies and factory quality measurement systems.
- Perform data analysis for yield, SCR, COQ metrics; create and monitor SPC for key metrics.
- Escalate product, process, part, and tester issues; audit test processes and pass/fail limits.
- Coordinate supplier quality activities: lead SCAR, NCR, billback, inspections, rework, and deviation procedures.
- Lead cross‑functional communication, present findings, and action plans.
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related discipline.
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing quality/NPI quality projects and process improvement.
- Experience with product and process quality management system development and implementation.
- Knowledge of PFMEA/FMEA linked to MCPs.
- Experience interpreting data to solve problems in high‑volume, short‑cycle consumer product manufacturing.
- Strong project management, cross‑functional communication, and data analysis skills.
- Computer literate with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Minitab, Outlook, MS Copilot, and AI tools.
- Experience with gauging and other measurement tools, APQP/PPAP.
- Preferred:
Six Sigma certification, Master Molder certification, water filtration experience, Lean manufacturing experience, expertise in gauging, and experience with injection molding or high‑volume production processes.
- Normal high‑volume manufacturing environment; required safety equipment and frequent walking.
- Up to 10% travel to suppliers and other manufacturing locations.
- Off‑shift and weekend work may be required.
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