Lead Quality Engineer in Madison

• 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

• 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 ()
• Experience in regulated or high-reliability manufacturing environments ()
• Lean / Six Sigma training or certification ()

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