Sr. Quality Engineer

MDC Precision, LLC•Sarasota, FL

11d•$105,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Sr. Quality Engineer plans, coordinates, and directs quality-control activities to ensure products are consistently produced to established standards. The role provides quality engineering support to Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations; investigates nonconformances and customer issues; and supports product qualification, inspections, supplier quality, audits, and continuous improvement. The position maintains and improves the company’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System and applicable AS9100 requirements, and develops and updates quality procedures, work instructions, and controlled documents. The Sr. Quality Engineer provides technical guidance to Quality Inspectors and Technicians, leads cross-functional meetings and improvement initiatives, and assists with departmental objectives, priorities, and resource planning. The role is intended to develop leadership, decision-making, and team-management skills, working with Quality leadership to prepare for advancement into a Quality Manager role.

Requirements

Minimum 5–7 years of experience in Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment.
Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
Strong experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and nonconformance management.
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
Working knowledge of inspection techniques, metrology, and measurement systems.
Experience conducting internal audits and supporting customer or certification audits.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and resolve complex quality issues.
Understanding of manufacturing processes, quality engineering principles, and inspection methods.
Knowledge of metrology, calibration, and quality measurement techniques.
Ability to conduct audits, identify process gaps, and implement improvements.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other standard business applications.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across departments.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
Demonstrated leadership potential, including mentoring employees and leading projects.
Willingness and ability to develop into a Quality Manager role.
Bachelor’s degree in quality management or a related discipline, or a combination of education and related work experience.

Responsibilities

Provide quality engineering support to Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations.
Investigate nonconformances, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Review engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements.
Support First Article Inspections (FAI), product qualifications, and process improvements.
Evaluate inspection methods and support disposition of nonconforming materials.
Maintain and improve the company’s ISO 9001 QMS and applicable AS9100 requirements.
Develop and update quality procedures, work instructions, and controlled documents.
Participate in internal, external, and customer audits.
Support management reviews, quality objectives, and performance reporting.
Support the Supplier Quality Engineer with supplier evaluations and performance monitoring.
Collaborate with Purchasing and Engineering to resolve supplier quality issues.
Support incoming inspection improvements and supplier risk reduction.
Lead investigations into customer complaints, RMAs, and quality issues.
Coordinate corrective actions and communicate findings to customers and internal teams.
Monitor quality metrics, including DPPM, COPQ, customer complaints, and audit findings.
Lead improvement projects to reduce defects, scrap, rework, and inspection costs.
Provide technical guidance and support to Quality Inspectors and Technicians.
Lead cross-functional meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
Assist with departmental objectives, priorities, and resource planning.
Develop leadership, decision-making, and team management skills in preparation for advancement into a Quality Manager role.