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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Core Responsibilities - **Company:** Sterling St James LLC - **Location:** La Vista, NE, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $74,880.0 - $99,840.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office, Minitab, Power BI, JMP (Statistical Software) - **Published:** July 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8566db241efc944c ## About the Role Keys to Job: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree plus 4+ years of quality experience; CQE certification; strong APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan, and root-cause expertise using 8D or DMAIC; GD&T and engineering-drawing interpretation; statistical analysis skills; leadership and mentoring ability; and manufacturing-quality experience with weldments and fabrication., * Four-year degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering plus four or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination. * Two or more years as a Certified Quality Engineer. * Three or more years of practical APQP experience preferred. * Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, weldments, assemblies, and fabrication. * Ability to interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T. * Proficiency in failure analysis and root-cause investigation tools, including 5 Whys, Fishbone, and Fault Tree analysis. * Strong experience with corrective actions, 8Ds, MRBs, and rapid-response activities. * Knowledge of developing and using DFMEAs, PFMEAs, and Control Plans. * Professional customer and supplier communication skills. * Strong cross-functional leadership and communication abilities. * Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills with fluency in Excel. * Experience with statistical and data-analysis tools such as Minitab, JMP, advanced Excel, and Power BI preferred. * Physical requirements include regular sitting and computer use, occasional walking, reaching, and stooping, and lifting up to 25 pounds. * Work is primarily office-based with time in production areas requiring PPE. Travel may be up to 20%, including international or weekend travel. ## Description Quality Assurance Specialist provides strategic quality leadership, drives advanced quality capability, and ensures products consistently meet engineering specifications, welding codes, and customer requirements. This role leads APQP activities, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement while supervising and developing the quality team., * Lead and participate in advanced product quality planning (APQP) activities. * Develop and maintain quality dashboards and quality assurance systems. * Create and maintain control plans, PFMEAs, and quality plans for legacy and new products. * Manage product and process qualifications, including CPK studies and Gage R&R. * Monitor rejects and corrective-action performance and drive improvements. * Lead advanced quality initiatives using DMAIC, 8D, mistake-proofing, and process-control methodologies. * Drive robust root-cause analysis. * Oversee QMS certification compliance and manage assigned audit schedules. * Standardize tools and processes across the organization. * Facilitate KATA, coaching, and value-stream mapping activities. * Support global quality initiatives and design-for-quality projects. * Handle escalations from quality engineers and other functions. * Supervise direct reports, prioritize workload, train the quality team on fundamental tools, conduct performance reviews, and mentor engineers to support skill development. ## Related Videos - [Beyond the Numbers: Engineering Recruiting Excellence Through Quality, Data, and Team Empowerment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1491-beyond-the-numbers-engineering-recruiting-excellence-through-quality-data-and-team-empowerment) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Python Data Visualization @ Deepnote (w/ PyViz overview)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/113-python-data-visualization-deepnote-w-pyviz-overview) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) ## Related Articles - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)