Quality Engineer Senior

Position Purpose

Coordinate and ensure the implementation of all quality processes, controls, standards, and requirements necessary for the transfer of manufacturing operations to a new location, guaranteeing plant readiness before start-up and throughout production stabilization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of the quality transfer strategy.
• Ensure the implementation of Control Plans, P-FMEA, acceptance criteria, and process validation activities.
• Coordinate process, product, and system audits.
• Manage testing, inspections, Factory Routine Tests (FRT), and first production validations.
• Lead problem-solving activities using NCR, RCA, CAPA, 8D, 5 Why's, and Ishikawa methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and other applicable standards.
• Coordinate training and knowledge transfer activities for personnel at the new location.
• Serve as the primary quality point of contact for all transfer-related activities.

Key Deliverables

• Quality Master Plan for the transfer project.
• Updated Control Plans and P-FMEA documentation.
• Audit plans and audit results.
• Testing and validation plans and results.
• NCR, RCA, CAPA, and 8D tracking and closure.
• Training records and competency certification evidence.
• Quality release report for production start-up.
• Support for certifications such as UL, CSA, ABS, and ISO.

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in product/process transfer, industrialization, or relocation projects.
• Strong background in quality systems, audits, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience in electrical, automotive, aerospace, or engineered product manufacturing is preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• ISO 9001:2015.
• APQP, Control Plans, and P-FMEA.
• CAPA, RCA, 8D, and quality improvement tools.
• Process, product, and system auditing.
• SPC, Pareto Analysis, Histograms, and data analysis.
• Process and equipment validation.

Core Competencies

• Leadership.
• Planning and organization.
• Effective communication.
• Problem-solving.
• Negotiation and influencing skills.
• Customer focus.
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.

Languages

• Advanced English proficiency for technical meetings, audits, and presentations.
• Professional Spanish proficiency.

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