Sr. Quality Chemical Engineer

Xerox•Lexington, KY

12d•$114,182 - $157,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Supplies Product and Process Quality Assurance Engineer plans, executes, and reports qualification and reliability testing for printing supplies, components, product designs, and engineering changes. The role evaluates test results, identifies quality and performance risks, and provides technical recommendations that support product readiness, sustaining engineering, and process improvement. The position is based onsite in Lexington, Kentucky, and follows a Monday–Friday day schedule. The stated compensation range is $114,000–$157,000, based on experience; the posting also lists an annual base salary minimum of $114,182 and a maximum of $157,000.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, materials science, or a related discipline.
Experience in product testing, quality assurance, reliability engineering, product validation, or a related technical environment.
Ability to develop test plans, interpret technical data, and make risk-based engineering recommendations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and associated tools for engineering data analysis, including pivot tables, charts, and technical summaries.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Nice To Haves

Degree or experience in mechanical, chemical, materials, or a relevant engineering discipline.
Experience with printing systems, imaging technologies, consumables, or electromechanical products.
Knowledge of print quality evaluation, supplies testing, qualification methods, or laboratory operations.
Experience working with international engineering teams or test laboratories.
Familiarity with quality management systems, including ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

Develop qualification strategies, test plans, validation approaches, and acceptance criteria for printing supplies, components, and engineering changes.
Lead laboratory testing and reliability evaluations across multiple printer platforms and product families.
Analyze test data, investigate failures, assess risk, and recommend appropriate technical actions.
Evaluate print quality, durability, and performance of materials, consumables, components, and designs.
Coordinate test execution with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, quality organizations, and other cross-functional partners.
Partner with international test laboratories to align test methods, data collection, reporting, and quality processes, and provide technical guidance and process support as needed.
Prepare technical reports, qualification recommendations, and concise status updates for project teams and leadership.
Support supplier qualifications, sustaining engineering, cost-reduction initiatives, engineering changes, and continuous improvement of testing and laboratory processes.