Senior Quality Engineer

The Senior Quality Engineer is a key member of the Rancho Dominguez team, serving as a trusted quality partner across Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and R&D. In this role, you will help ensure the delivery of high-quality products while driving initiatives that improve performance, reduce risk, and enhance the customer experience.

This position combines technical problem-solving, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration. You will lead investigations, support customer complaint resolution, manage quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to new product introductions from concept through implementation. As a senior individual contributor, you’ll have the opportunity to influence outcomes, build strong partnerships across the organization, and help shape a culture focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

This role is expected to model our Leadership Behaviors—Integrity & Compliance, Customer Focus, Collaboration, Courage, Team Empowerment, and Accountability & Results—in all aspects of work.

• Use investigative tools to perform investigations and root cause analysis for manufacturing and R&D projects and quality processes, driving effective resolution and supporting long-term quality improvements.
• Perform FMEA analysis, RCA, Gauge R&R studies, statistical evaluation, and process control activities to resolve quality and reliability concerns while proactively preventing future issues.
• Monitor metrology and calibration activities to ensure quality objectives are met and that effective procedures and work instructions are in place to support operational excellence.
• Prepare quality and inspection plans, procedures, instructions, and product and raw material specifications that support consistent product quality and manufacturing performance.
• Perform testing, validation, equipment qualifications, and data analysis. Recommend improvements to equipment, products, and test methods based on technical findings and business needs.
• Review manufacturing planning to ensure appropriate quality requirements are incorporated and potential risks are identified early.
• Prepare documentation for critical quality control points throughout manufacturing processes, ensuring clear criteria and requirements for effective inspection and testing.
• Compile and analyze data related to quality and manufacturing issues, initiate CAPA activities, and monitor the completion and effectiveness of corrective actions to drive sustained improvements.
• Perform investigations and prepare reports for customer complaints, helping ensure timely resolution and a positive customer experience.
• Conduct or participate in ISO, internal, and customer audits, contributing to a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and review Quality Technical Agreements and supplier evaluation surveys, fostering strong quality partnerships with suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Support process and product improvement projects, product design reviews, and nonconformance investigations, helping drive quality improvements across the product lifecycle.
• Perform ISO, GDP, and technical training to promote quality awareness, knowledge sharing, and best practices across the organization.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships at all organizational levels, including customers and suppliers, to support quality and business objectives.
• Serve as a trusted quality liaison with Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, and customers, helping align priorities and drive successful outcomes.
• May serve as Lab Safety Coordinator in conjunction with the company’s Hazard Communication Program.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI-enabled and digital tools to…