Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Manufacturing Quality Engineer

As a Manufacturing Quality Engineer at Qualitrol, you will play a critical role in ensuring product and process quality across our manufacturing operations. You will drive continuous improvement, support production teams, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards and customer requirements. In this role, you will actively lead defect prevention efforts, conduct root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions while partnering cross-functionally to enhance product reliability and manufacturability. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on quality performance and operational excellence on the shop floor.

Quality & Process Improvement

• Develop and maintain PFMEA, DFMEA, and control plans to proactively mitigate risk
• Perform workstation and process audits to ensure adherence to standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve First Pass Yield (FPY)
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions using structured methodologies (8D, 5-Why)
• Manage and oversee shop floor Non-Conformance Report (NCR) processes

Production & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) and New Product Introduction (NPI) validation activities
• Investigate internal and external quality issues and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with supplier quality and design engineering teams to address upstream process improvements
• Participate in daily management and Gemba activities to monitor work-cell performance
• Communicate customer concerns and quality trends at the production level

Customer & Quality Systems

• Support customer quality requirements, reporting, and issue resolution
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements
• Maintain proper documentation, traceability, and document control processes
• Develop and report key quality performance indicators (KPIs)

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing quality or process engineering
• Experience with PFMEA/DFMEA and control plans
• Strong knowledge of root cause analysis tools (8D, 5-Why)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills

Key Competencies

• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Effective communicator with strong collaboration skills
• Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong documentation and organizational skills

Working Conditions

• Majority of time spent on the manufacturing floor
• Frequent interaction with production and engineering teams

About Ralliant & Qualitrol

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, is a global leader in precision technology, empowering engineers to drive innovation and solve complex challenges. At Qualitrol, we design and manufacture monitoring and protection devices for high-value electrical assets, supporting customers across power generation, transmission, and distribution. We are committed to building a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation—where employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 83400.00-155000.00