Senior Quality Engineer

Client Company | Johnson City, Tennessee

Salary: Up to $105,000 Base + 8.5% Target Bonus
Relocation Assistance Provided
Hybrid Work Environment

Join an Industry-Leading Manufacturing Organization

Are you an experienced Quality Engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing problems, leading teams, and driving continuous improvement?

Our Client Company, a well-established global manufacturing organization known for innovation, quality, and operational excellence, is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to join its manufacturing operation in Johnson City, Tennessee.

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking to step into a high-impact leadership role with a stable and growing organization that values employee development, continuous improvement, and long-term career growth.

What You’ll Do

As the Senior Quality Engineer, you’ll play a key leadership role in improving product quality, supporting manufacturing operations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.

Your responsibilities will include:

· Lead and mentor the Quality Engineering and Quality Technician team.

· Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, and statistical analysis.

· Investigate quality issues utilizing Root Cause Analysis, 8D, 5 Why, and corrective/preventive action methodologies.

· Support manufacturing by identifying opportunities to reduce defects and improve process capability.

· Partner with suppliers to improve supplier quality and resolve production issues.

· Manage supplier PPAP approvals and supplier quality initiatives.

· Lead ISO 9001 quality system compliance and internal quality initiatives.

· Analyze manufacturing and supplier data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

· Develop quality metrics and present findings to leadership.

· Support new product launches and manufacturing process improvements.

· Coach and develop quality personnel while helping build a culture of operational excellence.

Qualifications

We’re looking for professionals who have:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.

· 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.

· Previous leadership or supervisory experience.

· Strong background in:

o Statistical Process Control (SPC)

o Six Sigma methodologies

o Root Cause Analysis

o 8D Problem Solving

o PPAP

o Supplier Quality

o ISO 9001

· Experience using Minitab, Excel, and other quality analysis tools.

· Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

· ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

· Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP)

· Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)

· Master’s Degree in Engineering

· Experience with GD&T, tolerance analysis, and mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke)

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers an excellent combination of career growth, stability, and competitive compensation.

Highlights include:

· Salary up to $105,000

· 8.5% Target Annual Bonus

· Company-Paid Relocation Assistance

· Hybrid work environment

· Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

· 401(k) retirement savings program

· Tuition reimbursement

· Long-term career advancement opportunities with a growing global manufacturer

About Johnson City, Tennessee

Johnson City offers an exceptional quality of life with:

· Low cost of living

· No state income tax

· Beautiful Appalachian Mountain scenery

· Excellent outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, boating, and biking

· Family-friendly communities

· Convenient access to Asheville, Knoxville, and Bristol

Compensation

· Base Salary: Up to $105,000

· Target Bonus: 8.5%

· Relocation Assistance: Company Paid

· Outstanding Benefits Package

Interested?

If you’re a Quality Engineer who enjoys leading teams, solving manufacturing challenges, and making a measurable impact within a world-class manufacturing environment, I’d enjoy speaking with you.

All inquiries will be handled with the strictest confidence.