Senior Quality Engineer

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team!Who we are: Johnson Controls is global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. Our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!What We Offer:Competitive salaryPaid vacation/holidays/sick timeComprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care.On-the-job/cross-training opportunitiesEncouraging and collaborative team environmentDedication to safety through our Zero Harm policyWhat You Will DoThe Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for leading and driving quality excellence across manufacturing operations, suppliers, and customer-facing activities. This role serves as a key technical resource for quality improvement initiatives, ensuring products consistently meet customer requirements while supporting business objectives related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.The Senior Quality Engineer will influence business results by analyzing quality performance data, identifying improvement opportunities, leading root cause investigations, and implementing corrective and preventive actions. The role acts as a bridge between customers, suppliers, manufacturing, engineering, and field teams to drive continuous improvement and enhancethe overallcustomer experience.How You Will Do ItLead quality improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction, process capability improvement, cost of poor quality (COPQ) reduction, and customer satisfaction enhancement.Analyze quality data, field performance data, warranty information, and customer feedback to identify trends and prioritize improvement opportunities. Facilitate root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies including 8D, 9S, A3, and DMAIC approaches. Lead and support APQP activities, PFMEA development, control plans, process validation, and risk mitigation efforts for new and existing products. Partner with operations, engineering, supply chain, and field service teams to implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions. Conduct customer investigations, customer site visits, and field assessments to understand performance concerns and support resolution activities. Serve as a primary quality contact for customers and suppliers regarding quality issues, corrective actions, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. Evaluate nonconforming materials, participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities, and support disposition decisions and containment actions.Support and maintain compliance with the Quality Management System, including ISO 9001 requirements, internal audits, corrective action programs, and management review processes. Collaborate with suppliers to establish quality expectations, drive supplier corrective actions, and reduce supplier-related quality issues. Develop and present quality metrics, dashboards, and project status updates to leadership teams. Mentor quality engineers, inspectors, and cross-functional teams on quality tools, methodologies, and best practices. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and customer-focused quality throughout the organization. What We Look ForRequiredBachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Minimum of 7 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably low-volume/high-mix production. Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards, including ISO 9001 requirements and auditing principles. Demonstrated experience with quality methodologies including APQP, FMEA, CAPA, NCR, deviation management, and structured problem solving.Experience conducting root cause analysis and leading cross-functional corrective action teams. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Minitab, or equivalent statistical and reporting tools. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven success interacting with customers, suppliers, and leadership teams.Demonstrated project management and prioritization skills with the ability to drive results through influence and collaboration.Ability to travel up to15% as required to support customer visits, supplier audits, and field investigations. Based on source roles requiring travel. PreferredASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), or equivalent certification.ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification.Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.Experience with customer quality, warranty analysis, reliability engineering, and field quality programs.Experience within HVAC, industrial equipment, or engineered-to-order manufacturing environments.Key Success MeasuresCustomer complaint reductionWarranty and field failure reductionInternal defect and scrap reductionSupplier quality improvementCAPA closure effectivenessISO/QMS compliance performanceCOPQ reductionImprovement project implementation and savings realization.SALARY RANGE: $100,000 - $140,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visitEEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.SummaryLocation: Hattiesburg-Mississippi-United States of AmericaType: Full time