Quality Engineer Sr

Panduit•Crown Point, IN

2d•$95,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Senior Quality Engineer advances site quality performance at Panduit’s Indiana Warehouse through corrective action leadership, root cause analysis, quality systems compliance, and process improvement. The role works cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Suppliers, Customers, and QEHS leadership to strengthen product quality, reduce defects, address quality concerns, and improve operational performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline.
5–7 years of manufacturing quality engineering experience.
Strong knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies, including 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone, and experience leading corrective actions.
Working knowledge of FMEA, Control Plans, FAI/LAI, process capability studies (Cpk), MSA/Gage R&R, and SPC.
Experience with quality management systems (QMS), compliance requirements, and internal and external auditing.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret quality data, identify trends, and drive measurable improvements.
Qualified Panduit Internal Lead Auditor or the ability to obtain qualification.
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification, or ASQ Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification.
Experience with supplier quality, customer-facing root cause analysis, and leading quality audits.

Responsibilities

Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone to address internal and external quality issues and prevent recurrence.
Drive continuous improvement efforts to reduce customer complaints, defective parts per million (DPPM), and the overall cost of poor quality.
Develop, maintain, and evaluate quality engineering documentation, including FMEAs, Control Plans, First Article Inspections (FAI), and process capability studies.
Monitor and analyze quality performance metrics using statistical process control (SPC), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), and Gage R&R to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Lead internal and external quality audits, ensuring compliance with applicable quality management systems and IATF standards.
Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Suppliers, Customers, and QEHS leadership to resolve quality concerns and strengthen processes.
Support quality system effectiveness through documentation, audit readiness, and adherence to established quality procedures and standards.