Senior Quality Engineer

Senior Quality EngineerAxalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers' products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.We are currently looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to join us at our facility in Front Royal, VA.Summary:The Senior Quality Engineer proactively improves product quality. This role will help the functions and manufacturing site exceed our customer expectations by designing and deploying processes to mitigate product risk. Reports to: Site Quality ManagerKey Responsibilities:Executes and oversees the internal Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) processParticipate in the site internal audits to identify and address improvement opportunitiesMaintains QN and CAPA metrics and strives for improvement in systems based on trended dataImplements advanced statistical methods, process automation, and predictive quality modelingPerforms root cause analysis utilizing 5 Why, 8D, CAPA, and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)Drive continuous improvement through communication and training on quality standards, requirements, and best practicesMaintain the appropriate documents and files to align with the site Quality Management System (QMS) and ISO 9001 standardsUtilizes quality tools (process mapping, Failure modes Effects Analysis (FMEA), control plans) to drive quality into processesExecutes sampling procedures and records inspection resultsCompletes detailed documentation and reports of all inspection activities in accordance with Company policy and customer specified requirementsMentors junior quality staffMay direct technical and administrative workers engaged in quality activitiesOther duties as assigned by the Quality ManagerMinimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Quality Assurance, Engineering or Chemistry, or high school degree and equivalent experienceStrong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAble to work efficiently in a team environmentAble to travel (less than 10% of total time)Able to work in a manufacturing and laboratory environmentSix Sigma Black Belt certification preferredASQ Certified Quality Engineer, or similar certification preferred5+ years' experience in Quality Engineering positionExperience in an automotive quality assurance environment is preferredExperience in automotive coatings formulation and/or application is preferredThis is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.We consider an individual's qualifications, skillset, and experience to determine final salary. This role is eligible for benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. The expected compensation range for this position is $110,000 – $130,000 USD annually. The actual offer will be at the company's sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate's qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.If qualified, Relocation Assistance is offered