Quality Engineer - Quality Improvement

Saronic Technologies • Austin, TX

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About The Position

We are seeking a Quality Engineer – Quality Improvement responsible for driving quality performance across the full product and process lifecycle, from initial concept through production and post-delivery support. This role leads cross-functional efforts to identify, prioritize, and resolve quality issues while implementing sustainable improvements that enhance reliability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate thrives in environments requiring ownership, coordination, and disciplined execution of improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, or continuous improvement roles
• Strong working knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean, SPC, FMEA, Control Plans)
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders without direct authority
• Experience with A3 problem-solving methodology and understanding of Policy Deployment (Hoshin Kanri)
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, and advanced quality planning processes

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Lean manufacturing initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput
• Apply Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, etc.) to identify and eliminate waste
• Utilize A3 problem-solving methodology to investigate issues and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Support and align improvement activities with Policy Deployment (Hoshin Kanri) objectives and strategic goals
• Analyze quality data and process metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process standardization and best practices
• Support internal audits, corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), and continuous improvement projects
• Train team members on Lean principles, A3 thinking, and quality tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees