Sr. Quality Engineer

Description Sr. Quality Engineer Reports To: Global Director of Quality Our company history spans over 6 decades, and we want to grow our talented team to help us expand our capabilities to develop the tools and technologies that enable science to change the world. If you share our passion for developing innovative technology solutions that make a positive global impact, we would love to speak with you!

Browse our currently available job positions, and join Team MDC! We look forward to working together! MDC provides a wide range of competitive rewards and benefits to promote health, well-being, and financial security for our employees and their families including: Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance, and wellness plans Insurance Protection – Life and disability insurance are available for additional security and peace of mind Financial & Savings – Competitive compensation, performance bonuses flexible spending accounts (FSA) and comprehensive 401K retirement plans to compensate our employees for their contributions help them plan, invest and build financial security Paid Holidays & Vacations, Flexible Schedules – Paid time-off and flexible schedules to help our people relax, recharge and achieve work-life balance Employee Recognition Programs – Recognition and rewards for our valued team’s hard work, celebrations of professional and personal achievements and milestones Functions & Responsibilities: Plans, coordinates, and directs quality control program designed to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards.

Quality Engineering & Manufacturing Support Provide quality engineering support to Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations. Investigate nonconformances, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions. Review engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements. Support First Article Inspections (FAI), product qualifications, and process improvements.

Evaluate inspection methods and support disposition of nonconforming materials. Quality Management System (QMS) Maintain and improve the company's ISO 9001 QMS and applicable AS9100 requirements. Develop and update quality procedures, work instructions, and controlled documents. Participate in internal, external, and customer audits.

Support management reviews, quality objectives, and performance reporting. Supplier Quality Management Support the Supplier Quality Engineer with supplier evaluations and performance monitoring. Collaborate with Purchasing and Engineering to resolve supplier quality issues. Support incoming inspection improvements and supplier risk reduction.

Customer Quality & Continuous Improvement Lead investigations into customer complaints, RMAs, and quality issues. Coordinate corrective actions and communicate findings to customers and internal teams. Monitor quality metrics, including DPPM, COPQ, customer complaints, and audit findings. Lead improvement projects to reduce defects, scrap, rework, and inspection costs.

Leadership & Quality Management Development Provide technical guidance and support to Quality Inspectors and Technicians. Lead cross-functional meetings and quality improvement initiatives. Assist with departmental objectives, priorities, and resource planning. Develop leadership, decision-making, and team management skills.

Work with Quality leadership to prepare for advancement into a Quality Manager role.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required Understanding manufacturing processes, quality engineering principles, and inspection methods. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications. Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement. Knowledge of metrology, calibration, and quality measurement techniques.

Ability to conduct audits, identify process gaps, and implement improvements. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across departments. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Demonstrated leadership potential, including mentoring employees and leading projects. Willingness and ability to develop into a Quality Manager role.

Qualifications

Minimum 5–7 years of experience in Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment. Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems. Strong experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and nonconformance management. Experience interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.

Working knowledge of inspection techniques, metrology, and measurement systems. Experience conducting internal audits and supporting customer or certification audits. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and resolve complex quality issues. Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other standard business applications. Bachelor’s degree in quality management or related discipline, or a combination of education and related work experience. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms.

Requires the individual to work at a desk on a computer for an extended period of time with periods of time in which they will have to move around the office for interaction with others. Requires interaction with others via the telephone for extended periods of time. Requires light physical effort such as stopping and bending.

The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.