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# Automation and Quality Engineer

- **Company:** SFE PARTNERS LLC
- **Location:** Sherrill, NY, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Reliability Engineering, Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us2640c4635fea8eabc8fdec928f4df857

## About the Role

* Experience in Manufacturing Quality, Plant Quality, Supplier Quality, Product Quality, or Reliability Engineering.
 * Proven experience driving quality improvements in high-volume manufacturing and assembly environments.
 * Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO standards, and manufacturing quality processes.
 * Hands-on experience in Root Cause Analysis using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, or similar structured problem-solving tools.
 * Experience implementing and sustaining corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
 * Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Product Development Quality processes.
 * Experience analyzing customer complaints, warranty claims, field failures, and production non-conformities.
 * Ability to work effectively with Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Supplier teams to resolve quality issues.
 * Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, or equivalent methodologies.
 * Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, fabrication, assembly, casting, welding, electrical assembly, or process manufacturing.
 * Experience with supplier quality management, supplier audits, and supplier development activities.
 * Demonstrated leadership experience in managing quality engineers, inspectors, technicians, or cross-functional quality teams.
 * Proficiency in quality tools including SPC, MSA, FMEA, Control Plans, Process Audits, and Risk Assessment techniques.
 * Familiarity with engineering drawings, GD&T, CAD systems, PLM systems, and product lifecycle processes.
 * Excellent communication, stakeholder management, reporting, and project leadership skills with a focus on delivering measurable quality improvements.

Expertise And Qualifications:

 * Plant Quality
 * Manufacturing Quality
 * Product Quality
 * Supplier Quality
 * Quality Assurance
 * Quality Engineering
 * Reliability Engineering
 * Customer Quality
 * Operational Excellence
 * Continuous Improvement