Sr. Quality Engineer

ABOUT THE POSITION
You'll play a key role in driving product and process quality across J.W. Speaker's manufacturing operations, ensuring our products meet internal standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements. You'll collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to strengthen quality processes, resolve complex issues, and support successful new product launches. From the production floor to direct customer interactions, you'll use your technical expertise and continuous improvement mindset to drive lasting quality improvements.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
You'll bring 7+ years of quality engineering experience, preferably within automotive, aerospace, or another highly engineered manufacturing environment. A bachelor's degree in Engineering is highly preferred, along with ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification. You have a strong understanding of ISO 9000 and IATF standards, quality Core Tools, and corrective action methodologies, with experience supporting regulatory compliance.

You're comfortable using statistical analysis tools, interpreting technical requirements, and applying your knowledge of GD&T, metrology, and CMM practices. Beyond your technical expertise, you're a collaborative problem-solver who can build strong customer relationships, mentor others, and drive accountability across teams.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
You will INNOVATE by

Developing, maintaining, and improving the J.W. Speaker quality requirements and standards; ensuring flow-down and compliance in all Zones including Molding, SMT, and Assembly.

Assisting in identification, development, and implementation of effective quality control methodologies required to ensure process and product conformity.

Coaching, driving, and implementing corrective action efforts in key areas.

Supporting development and deployment of Process Core Tools (Dynamic Control Plans, FMEA, etc.)

Mentoring and training key personnel in proper use of Core Tools.

Building the team by raising level of involvement, responsibility, and accountability.

You will PERFORM by

Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (product-related) including participation in external agency audits, CoP Control Plan development and maintenance, record-keeping, and follow-up where required.

Managing, monitoring, and maintaining customer portal requirements including metrics, CCAR, and ECN.

Developing and maintaining direct relationships with customers regarding quality issues.

Interfacing with OEM customers for J.W. Speaker product related issues.

Potentially overseeing quality techs for daily receiving inspection, final inspection, and NCM disposition execution.

You will EXPLORE by

Working with NPD, manufacturing engineering, and operations to ensure flawless new product launch.

Conducting ongoing review, analysis, and reporting of key customer metrics including PPM, Out-of-Box failures and Warranty failures.; recommending improvement efforts based on trend data.

Supporting reviewing and implementation of customer-specific requirements relating to product conformity; recommending methods to improve processes and products to better meet requirements.

We offer competitive wages and the following great benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Short term & Long-term disability insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off, including Vacation, Sick & Personal Time, and 11 paid Holidays

Generous Profit-Sharing Plan

Tuition reimbursement & Scholarships

Development and Growth opportunities

Casual work environment for all associates

And many more!

Qualifications
Education

Bachelors of Engineering (preferred)

Experience

7 years: Quality Engineering related experience (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Cert. Quality Engineer (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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