Senior Quality Engineer
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Job Location:
Lafayette, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 70000 - 100000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includesopportunitiesfor professional growth direct hire by our customers and additional opportunities within our own organization
Senior Quality Engineer
RFA Engineering is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support manufacturing quality readiness and process development for capital equipment and production programs. This role focuses on Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) risk mitigation and the development of robust manufacturing processes. The position works cross-functionally with engineering manufacturing and quality teams to ensure production systems meet performance reliability and quality standards.
Responsibilities
Facilitate and develop APQP deliverables including:
Process Flow Diagrams
Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs)
Control Plans
Support and track corrective actions identified through PFMEAs and other risk assessments.
Lead APQP readiness and quality planning meetings with cross-functional manufacturing and engineering teams.
Develop and review process capability studies and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).
Create and maintain Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation.
Establish and help maintain quality standards for industrial processes materials and products.
Review sampling procedures inspection methods and testing plans to ensure product integrity and reliability.
Support evaluation of production and measurement equipment accuracy and precision.
Analyze quality data identify trends and recommend improvements.
Prepare formal documentation and present quality readiness updates to stakeholders.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Engineering
810 years of experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of APQP processes and documentation
Experience with PFMEA Control Plans and Process Flow documentation
Understanding of process capability studies and measurement systems analysis
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and collaboration tools (e.g. Teams)
Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to lead cross-functional meetings and manage multiple priorities
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in high-volume or automotive-style manufacturing environments
Experience with metrology CMM or validation testing processes
Background supporting capital equipment or production line launches
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
Salary Range: $70000-$100000 Commensurate with experience
About RFA Engineering
RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is the development of off highway equipment including agricultural construction mining recreational industrial and special machines. Our work includes concept development product design documentation problem-solving simulation optimization and testing of components systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis branch office in Dubuque IA and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S.
Competitive Benefits
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- TelaDoc: Virtual Health Care
- Vision Insurance
- Company Paid / Supplemental Life Insurance
- Company Paid Long-Term Disability
- Supplemental Short-Term Disability
- Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
- Flexible Spending Plan Dependent Care
- Bonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Education Assistance
Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Six Sigma
- Design Controls
- FDA Regulations
- ISO 9001
- Minitab
- Root cause Analysis
- ISO 13485
- Quality Systems
- Quality Management
- As9100
- Manufacturing
About Company
Offering comprehensive design services for mechanical, electrical, and software engineering across all machine design areas.
