Job description

• Own high-impact quality initiatives in aerospace and medical manufacturing • High-impact role with visibility across customers and operations About Our Client Our client is a global advanced manufacturing organization known for producing highly engineered solutions used in critical and regulated industries. They are committed to innovation, operational excellence, and delivering products where quality, reliability, and precision are essential. Job Description • Lead investigations into non-conformances, customer complaints, and quality escapes using structured root cause methodologies. • Drive CAPA activities from initiation through effectiveness verification and closure. • Analyze quality metrics, defect trends, scrap rates, and yield performance to identify and implement corrective actions. • Partner with Operations and Engineering to improve process capability, reduce variation, and increase first-pass yield. • Act as the primary quality contact for customer concerns, audits, SCARs, and technical quality discussions. • Support customer visits and represent Quality during external interactions and audits. • Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer-specific quality requirements. • Oversee and improve quality system processes including MRB, NCMR, CAPA, and RMA activities. • Lead and support internal, customer, and third-party audit preparation and responses. • Develop and maintain quality documentation including PFMEAs, control plans, and inspection strategies. • Lead validation activities for equipment and processes, including IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols. • Utilize statistical tools such as SPC, DOE, and capability analysis to drive data-based decisions and process improvements. • Support supplier quality initiatives and measurement system improvements, including MSA and GR&R studies. • Mentor quality team members and lead cross-functional teams in resolving complex manufacturing quality challenges. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. The Successful Applicant • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline. • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing quality engineering. • Experience within aerospace, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments preferred. • Strong knowledge of CAPA, MRB, NCMR, and RMA processes. • Hands-on experience with root cause methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, and similar problem-solving tools. • Proficiency with statistical analysis tools including SPC, DOE, capability studies, and Minitab. • Experience leading process and equipment validations (IQ/OQ/PQ). • Working knowledge of ISO 13485, AS9100, and regulated quality management systems. • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification is highly desirable. • Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to work independently while driving accountability across multiple functions. • Must meet applicable export compliance requirements related to ITAR/EAR regulations. What's on Offer • Opportunity to influence quality strategy and manufacturing performance at a senior level. • Exposure to aerospace and medical products where quality directly impacts end users. • Lead high-visibility projects with customer-facing responsibilities. • Work within a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and technical excellence. • Strong career growth potential within a globally recognized advanced manufacturing organization.

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Must-haves

Own high-impact quality initiatives in aerospace and medical manufacturing
High-impact role with visibility across customers and operations
Lead investigations into non-conformances, customer complaints, and quality escapes using structured root cause methodologies.
Drive CAPA activities from initiation through effectiveness verification and closure.
Analyze quality metrics, defect trends, scrap rates, and yield performance to identify and implement corrective actions.
Partner with Operations and Engineering to improve process capability, reduce variation, and increase first-pass yield.
Act as the primary quality contact for customer concerns, audits, SCARs, and technical quality discussions.
Support customer visits and represent Quality during external interactions and audits.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer-specific quality requirements.
Oversee and improve quality system processes including MRB, NCMR, CAPA, and RMA activities.
Lead and support internal, customer, and third-party audit preparation and responses.
Develop and maintain quality documentation including PFMEAs, control plans, and inspection strategies.
Lead validation activities for equipment and processes, including IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols.
Utilize statistical tools such as SPC, DOE, and capability analysis to drive data-based decisions and process improvements.
Support supplier quality initiatives and measurement system improvements, including MSA and GR&R studies.
Mentor quality team members and lead cross-functional teams in resolving complex manufacturing quality challenges.
The Successful Applicant
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline.
5+ years of experience in manufacturing quality engineering.
Strong knowledge of CAPA, MRB, NCMR, and RMA processes.
Hands-on experience with root cause methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, and similar problem-solving tools.
Proficiency with statistical analysis tools including SPC, DOE, capability studies, and Minitab.
Experience leading process and equipment validations (IQ/OQ/PQ).

Nice-to-haves

Experience within aerospace, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments preferred.

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