What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Quality Engineer – Management Succession Path position at Food Management Search?
Senior Quality Engineer – Management Succession Path
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial) is a requirement to be considered
- 5 years of Quality Engineering experience in high-precision manufacturing (Stamping, Fine Blanking, or Automotive is highly preferred)
- Pay is up to $95,000 annually based on experience level
- High growth potential for this newly created position and backup to the Quality Manager
- Full-time, Permanent W-2 employee
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) with company contribution; Includes 3 weeks of vacation and 10 paid holidays
- 100% Onsite Role (No remote/hybrid)
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
- Located in the Cottage Grove, WI area (Convenient to Madison)
This full-time Senior Quality Engineer career opportunity is a strategic, high-visibility addition to the team. Unlike a standard "maintenance" quality role, this position is a leadership-track appointment meant for a high-caliber professional ready to serve as the direct backup and future successor to the Quality Manager. You will operate in a technically advanced facility specializing in fine-blanking and high-speed stamping, where your expertise will directly influence product reliability for world-class global customers. If you are looking for a role where you can drive operational excellence while being groomed for a management seat, this is your next career step.
The duties and responsibilities of the successful candidate will include the following:
- Manage full-lifecycle quality assurance from initial design through fine-blanking and delivery, ensuring elite standards for high-precision components
- Architect advanced quality control plans and inspection procedures for new and existing product lines, acting as the technical authority for the site
- Serve as the Site Metrology SME, overseeing scientific measurement applications and ensuring 100% accuracy and traceability across the floor
- Drive permanent process resolutions by leading complex root cause investigations and CAPA using 8D, 5-Whys, and Fishbone methodologies
- Utilize SPC and Minitab data analytics to monitor performance, identify trends, and serve as the primary technical interface for customer quality inquiries
The background of the successful candidate must include the following:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
- 5 years of progressive Quality Engineering experience; background in IATF 16949 or AS9100 is a major competitive advantage
- Technical mastery of SPC, FMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP processes
- Hands-on expertise in metrology and the application of measurement standards for precision metal parts
- A "leadership-ready" mindset with the ability to manage high-priority projects and the desire to transition into Quality Management
- Residency within a 45-minute drive of the Cottage Grove / Madison, WI area