Sr. Quality Engineer

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Sr. Quality Engineer to ensure the highest level of quality in our products and processes. The Sr. Quality Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality systems, conducting audits, resolving quality issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain quality assurance standards, procedures, and systems.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for quality-related issues.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits to ensure compliance with company policies and external regulations.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and procurement teams to ensure product quality and process control.
• Interpret and implement quality standards.
• Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Participate in new product development to ensure quality is built into design and manufacturing.
• Handle non-conformance reports (NCRs) and customer complaints.
• Assist in training employees on quality processes and tools (e.g., FMEA, SPC, PPAP, 8D, Six Sigma).
• Support regulatory compliance activities and third-party inspections as needed
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field.
• 6-10 years of experience in a quality engineering role (industry-specific experience is a plus).
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean, DMAIC).
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO, ASME, AWS).
• Proficient in statistical analysis and quality software (e.g., Minitab, SPC software).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to Coach and Mentor more Jr. level Engineers
• Certification such as CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) is a plus
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of GD&T, SPC, or FMEA.
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience in welding standards (AWS and/or ISO) a plus.
  
  

The base salary range for this role is $87,600 to $133,300. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.



This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.


It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.