# Senior Quality Engineer Manager > KIHOMAC · Byron, United States · — · Posted 2026-07-20 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** QAG - Quality Assurance Group ## Description - Act as technical representation for quality management system across organization. Cultivate and champion the quality mindset across disciplines.  - Responsible for the development, execution, and maintenance of manufacturing quality processes. Achieve quality system objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, quality, and customer-service standards; identifying and resolving problems; completing audits; determining system improvements; implementing change. - Develop quality assurance plans as part of the business development process by analyzing drawings and specifications, outlining tasks and identifying potential deficiencies, conducting risk analyses (DFMEA/PFMEA), and generally providing the quality perspective from the proposal phase to post award - Validate quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes; documenting evidence; determining operational and performance qualification; writing and updating plans, procedures, processes which support high quality and efficiency in the producing of a service or product. - Strong communicator with the ability to prepare and present quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends. - Provide expertise in the development of product test, laboratory equipment, or processes to meet the growth opportunities where alternate testing or evaluation might be required for a customer product. - Lead transformational change and improvement - Other duties as assigned ### **Managerial Duties:** - Responsible to execute personnel-related activities to include - Create realistic and accurate job descriptions for your team - Direct employee workload to ensure productivity and performance against job description -   Engage to manage positive employee relations and workplace atmosphere; work to resolve any conflicts - Conduct ongoing feedback – both informal and semiannual feedback, counseling for improvement if necessary - Advise management as to which employees deserve recognition including but not limited to raises, promotions and awards - Manage accuracy of employee timecards - Ensure employees receive and perform any required training for both position and company needs - Guide employees to ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies/processes - Serve as link between upper management and employees; disseminate company information as appropriate – goals/changes/updates/news - Co-ordinate with Director and/or VP on corporate matters   - Other managerial duties as assigned ## Requirements ### **Education/Training:**  - Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required  - Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification preferred - ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and / or Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) ### **Experience:** - 5+ years of professional experience in the required task area of quality experience in a manufacturing environment - Knowledgeable of process control, quality measurement systems, lean manufacturing and how a quality management system supports the organization - Develop and maintain quality systems and procedures for inspection, testing, and final product evaluation - Interface and collaborate with supply chain, program management, and engineering to ensure materials and product requirements are met - Initiate and manage nonconformances from root cause analysis to implementation of corrective and preventative actions - Experience with inspection tools such as CMM, Faro arm, gages, mylar prints, etc. - Experience in statistical process control, GD&T, design for manufacture, process optimization and continuous improvement. Experience with Six sigma and Lean Manufacturing a plus - Effectively work with CAD/CAM systems or other computer aided manufacturing systems; review 2D drawings and ensure accuracy is maintained from 3D models - Able to work complex technical problems and institute solutions across the organization - Able to achieve results individually, without significant supervision, and as a member of a team - Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint - Excellent communication (written, verbal, and presentation) and interpersonal skills  ### **Security:** - Must be a US citizen - Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required ### **Physical Requirements:** - Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms - Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk - Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.) - Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time ## Benefits - Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) - Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) - Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) - Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) - Short Term & Long Term Disability - Training & Development - Wellness Resources **Salary:**  The projected salary range for this position is $100.000-115,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range. ## Apply [Apply at KIHOMAC](https://apply.workable.com/kihomac/j/12C48E05EE/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)