Senior Quality Engineer

Position Description The Senior Quality Assurance Engineer supports the Quality Management System (QMS), supplier quality, inspections, and corrective action processes. Working under the direction of the QA Manager, this role leads day-to-day quality activities, provides guidance to QA inspectors, and drives continuous improvement to enhance product quality and reduce waste. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Quality Systems Customer Quality Support the development and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), including audits and quality problem-solving tools Support customer complaint and warranty investigations, ensuring effective root cause analysis and corrective action Maintain quality metrics and dashboards to monitor trends and report performance Inspection Leadership Supplier Quality Management Lead and coordinate supplier, receiving, in-process, and final inspection activities Support supplier quality performance and qualification in partnership with sourcing Provide day-to-day direction and oversight to QA inspectors, inspection activities, and production teams Continuous Improvement Production Support Lead corrective action, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives Drive efforts to reduce scrap, rework, and nonconformances/supply defects Partner with cross-functional teams to improve product quality and manufacturing processes Performs additional duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills Abilities Required Strong understanding of

ISO 9001

Quality Management Systems Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with PDM, MRP, or ERP systems Ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines with attention to detail Ability to hold high quality standards to meet customer specifications Skilled in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions Ability to work independently without supervision Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and organizational skills Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships Ability to develop and document procedures Preferred Strong knowledge of complex electro-mechanical systems and technical documentation Familiarity with

AWS/ASME

welding specifications Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering drawings, models, and relevant standards Qualifications Experience Bachelor's/Associate's degree in an engineering related field or at least 7-10 years of quality assurance experience in production/manufacturing environment. At least 2-3 years of leadership experience. Any experience with metal fabrication, welding, painting, inventory management systems, and

ISO-9001

is preferred. Travel Occasional Physical Demands and Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and hear. The employee regularly is required to walk and reach with hands. The employee is often required to sit and occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee uses computer keyboards often. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee views computer monitor often. 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 occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is rarely exposed to airborne particles or chemical agents. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Switchgear Power Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.