Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Lead Quality Engineer

Job

Palmer Group

Madison, WI (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 4 days ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/25/2026

Apply for this opportunity

This job application is on an outside website. Be sure to review the job posting there to verify it's the same.

Review key factors to help you decide if the role fits your goals.
How is this calculated?
Pay Growth
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Not enough info to score pay or growth
Job Security
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Calculating job security score...
Total Score
66
out of 100
Average of individual scores

Were these scores useful?

Skill Insights

Compare your current skills to what this opportunity needs—we'll show you what you already have and what could strengthen your application.

Job Description

Lead Quality Engineer at Palmer Group Lead Quality Engineer at Palmer Group in Madison, Wisconsin Posted in 1 day ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Lead Quality Engineer to lead and continuously improve quality performance across our client's assembly operations in Madison, WI. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing quality systems that ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and internal standards. The ideal candidate is hands on, data driven, and an effective partner to Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain. Apply now to be considered for this opportunity!
Work Model:
On-Site What You Will Do:
Lead all quality activities for assembly operations, including incoming, in process, and final inspection Develop, maintain, and improve quality management systems (QMS) aligned with customer requirements Manage root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) using tools such as 8D, Fishbone, and 5 Why Partner with Assembly, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to drive process improvements and defect reduction Establish and monitor quality KPIs; analyze trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives Lead internal and external audits, including customer and supplier quality audits Oversee nonconforming material disposition, MRB activities, and change control Coach, mentor, and develop quality technicians and inspectors Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and customer specific requirements Support new product introductions and engineering changes from a quality perspective What You Will Need to
Be Successful:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, or a related field (or equivalent experience) 8+ years of quality management experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment Experience with assembly processes, work instructions, PFMEA, control plans, and SPC Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at all levels of the organization Proficiency with quality tools, data analysis, and ERP/MES systems Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills ASQ certification or the ability to obtain (preferred) Experience in regulated or high-reliability manufacturing environments (preferred) Lean / Six Sigma training or certification (preferred)