Quality Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality management, with a focus on OEM, lab, and plant environments.
• Deep knowledge of quality management systems and standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 17025, IATF).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional and cross-regional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean).
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in a global or multinational organization.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Manager (CQM), or equivalent certification preferred.
• IATF certification.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to develop, implement, and maintain global laboratory quality processes, ensuring alignment with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 17025, IATF) and company policies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in production laboratories and lead initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Oversee the investigation of fluid quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation of laboratory quality processes, audit findings, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities.
• Work closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and other departments to ensure alignment and integration of quality processes.
• Stay current with regulatory requirements and industry standards, ensuring global compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Provide leadership, training, and guidance to regional teams, fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for lab quality.
• Prepare and present quality reports to senior management.
• Other responsibilities as outlined by Valvoline as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Resources and support to develop and advance within our global company.