What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Quality Engineer position at Bradford White?
Primary Function
Our Middleville, MI location is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to improve quality systems, reduce defects, and standardize processes within our manufacturing operations while also supporting the development of new products and manufacturing processes. This role will lead PFMEA, Control Plan development, and structured problem-solving initiatives, ensuring robust quality control procedures. The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement initiatives, implement industry best practices, and ensure compliance with quality standards across both manufacturing and supplier processes.
Responsibilities
Our Middleville, MI location is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to improve quality systems, reduce defects, and standardize processes within our manufacturing operations while also supporting the development of new products and manufacturing processes. This role will lead PFMEA, Control Plan development, and structured problem-solving initiatives, ensuring robust quality control procedures. The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement initiatives, implement industry best practices, and ensure compliance with quality standards across both manufacturing and supplier processes.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement standardized quality tools and processes, including CTQ Metrics, Quality Alerts, SPC, LPAs, and Control Charting, to drive process consistency and continuous improvement.
- Lead the development and maintenance of Control Plans (CPs) to ensure quality standards are upheld in both existing and new manufacturing processes.
- Identify and lead breakthrough quality improvement initiatives, focusing on scrap reduction, process stability, and defect prevention.
- Facilitate and lead cross-functional teams in problem-solving efforts, using PFMEA to anticipate and mitigate potential failure modes.
- Conduct product, process, and system audits to ensure compliance with internal quality requirements and industry standards.
- Utilize Six Sigma methodologies to improve processes and reduce variation across existing and new production lines.
- Deliver clear and actionable quality data insights to leadership, operations teams, and frontline employees, ensuring organization-wide alignment.
- Facilitate problem-solving initiatives using Fishbone Diagrams, 3x5 Whys, 8D, and A3 methodologies, driving long-term corrective actions.
- Monitor and implement industry trends and regulatory changes to enhance quality systems and ensure compliance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing quality, preferably in metal fabrication, welding, or enameling.
- Strong leadership skills, with a history of leading cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Proven expertise in PFMEA, Control Plans, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Proficiency in GD&T, ERP systems, QMS, and statistical analysis tools (Minitab preferred).
- Ability to perform and analyze Gage R&R and capability studies to improve measurement reliability.
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Black Belt preferred but not required.
