Senior Quality Engineer (On-site in St. Charles, MO)

Job Description

The Senior Quality Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of quality throughout the product development and manufacturing processes. This individual will be responsible for leading advanced quality planning initiatives, implementing continuous improvement measures, and driving root cause analysis to resolve quality issues. This role requires strong analytical skills, deep knowledge of automotive quality standards, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
This role will be on-site 5 days/week at our manufacturing plant in St. Charles, MO with travel to our Wentzville, MO plant for projects as needed.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

What You Will Do:

• Lead APQP activities for new product launches, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and automotive quality standards.

• Develop and maintain control plans, PFMEAs, and other APQP documentation.

• Collaborate with design, engineering, and manufacturing teams to identify and mitigate quality risks early in the product development process.

• Monitor and enforce adherence to quality standards in all stages of the manufacturing process.

• Conduct regular audits to assess compliance with quality specifications and standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement in product design and manufacturing processes.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction through the application of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

• Drive initiatives to optimize quality control processes and enhance product reliability.

• Lead root cause analysis investigations for quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Utilize statistical methods and tools to analyze manufacturing and quality data.

• Establish and maintain comprehensive data management systems to track and report key quality metrics.

• Work closely with suppliers to ensure the quality of incoming materials and components.

• Conduct supplier audits and collaborate with vendors to address quality issues and improve overall supply chain quality.

• Participate in advanced quality planning activities for new product launches.

• Develop and review control plans, FMEAs, and other quality-related documents to ensure proactive quality measures are in place.

• Provide training to production and quality control teams on quality standards, processes, and tools.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and quality consciousness among team members.

• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in quality management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field highly preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proven experience in a Quality Engineering role with preference around robotics.

• Strong understanding of quality management systems, statistical methods, and manufacturing processes.

• Experience with new product launch, including pilot procedures.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Effective communication and leadership abilities.

• Familiarity with quality tools such as Six Sigma, FMEA, and Control Plans.

MiTek Perks:

• Generous time off including Flexible Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, volunteer time off

• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans

• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver, Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement

• Performance/Incentive bonuses 

• Career advancement, training opportunities, employee resources groups, and tuition reimbursement

• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing  

• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1 314-434-1200.

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