Quality Engineer III

• Drive continuous improvement activities for internal and external quality issues
• Follow up on Corrective Action Requests (CARs), ensuring root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, effectiveness verification, and timely closure
• Track open corrective actions and the CAR database; communicate status, risks, delays, and escalation needs
• Analyze quality trends and recurring issues to recommend corrective and preventive actions
• Perform weekly NCR analysis using supplier, internal, and external quality data
• Prepare and maintain supplier quality scorecards covering defect trends, CAR status, complaint activity, and improvement actions
• Analyze supplier data to identify recurring issues, high-risk areas, and improvement opportunities
• Communicate with suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding NCRs, CARs, quality trends, scorecards, and corrective action status
• Support internal and external audits through preparation, evidence gathering, participation, documentation, and follow-up tracking
• Track audit findings and corrective actions to ensure timely closure and sustained compliance
• Maintain and report Quality KPI metrics related to NCRs, CAR closure, supplier quality, audit actions, complaints, and process performance
• Support MRB and NCR activities, including documentation, disposition coordination, issue containment, and follow-up
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve nonconforming material
• Ensure NCR records are complete, accurate, current, and closed according to quality system requirements
• Follow up on non-warranty complaints through documentation, investigation support, reporting, corrective action tracking, and closure
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant quality experience may be considered
• 3–5 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, Supplier Quality, Quality Systems, or a related quality role
• Experience with NCRs, CARs, root cause analysis, corrective action follow-up, audit support, quality metrics, and complaint reporting
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, pumps, pressure vessels, cryogenic equipment, oil and gas, aerospace, or a related environment preferred
• Experience communicating quality issues with suppliers, internal teams, customers, or external stakeholders preferred
• Knowledge of quality systems and standards such as ISO 9001 or equivalent
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies, including 5 Why, fishbone diagrams, and structured problem solving
• Ability to analyze NCR, CAR, supplier, complaint, audit, and KPI data
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, reporting tools, ERP/MRP systems, and quality databases
• Ability to read technical documentation, drawings, specifications, inspection records, and quality requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and supplier relationship management abilities
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality excellence
• Effective presentation and reporting skills
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and work at a computer workstation for extended periods
• Ability to perform repetitive filing, data-entry, and document-handling activities
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Participate in safety initiatives and report unsafe conditions
• Report to work fit for duty and free from the influence of alcohol or drugs

Demonstrates expertise in Quality Engineering and Supplier…