Quality Assurance Engineer

LotusWorks•Malta, NY

13d

About The Position

LotusWorks is an Engineering Services provider specializing in managing Commissioning, Construction Services, Calibration, Operations & Maintenance scopes of work within global manufacturing facilities. LotusWorks operates globally across EMEA and North America partnering with the world's leading manufacturers across the Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical & Biologics, Medical Device and Data Centre sectors. Our team of Engineering and Technical professionals is immersed in cutting-edge technologies and innovations. LotusWorks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, integral to our people-first approach. The Quality Assurance Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality execution across the full lifecycle of a high-volume manufacturing facility—from design and construction through qualification and full production. This position partners with cross-functional teams to develop and implement proactive quality processes that drive “right-first-time” outcomes, minimize rework, and prevent delays or revenue loss. This role requires a results-driven professional with strong project management experience, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to lead through ambiguity while delivering measurable outcomes.

Requirements

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in quality assurance and project management, with demonstrated success in implementing process improvements and driving change
Strong project management and change management capabilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including active listening
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and functions
Highly motivated with a positive, results-oriented attitude
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (required)

Nice To Haves

Lean methodologies (5S, Value Stream Mapping, Continuous Improvement, Lean Six Sigma)
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with cross-functional teams across design, construction, qualification, and production phases to ensure quality objectives are met throughout the project lifecycle.
Develop and enhance quality assurance processes focused on prevention and early detection of issues.
Lead stakeholders through structured continuous improvement initiatives to drive fact-based decision-making and achieve right-first-time quality.
Facilitate resolution of quality issues, identify improvement opportunities, and coordinate corrective actions across all project functions.
Drive and implement measurable quality improvements to prevent defects during design, construction, and qualification phases.
Collect, analyze, and report on quality-related data, including process metrics and KPIs, to identify trends and track improvement initiatives.
Lead and support root cause analysis efforts using methodologies such as 5 Whys and Fishbone diagrams.
Ensure alignment of quality standards and processes across all stakeholders and project teams.
Any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned to you in your role.