Lead Quality Engineer

The role

The Lead Quality Engineer provides technical leadership, coaching, and quality oversight across product development, manufacturing, supplier quality, and corrective action processes. This role leads company-wide problem-solving initiatives and drives continuous improvement throughout the organization.

What you will do

• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to Quality Engineers.
• Support onboarding, training, and development of Quality Engineering personnel.
• Assist with prioritization and coordination of Quality Engineering activities.
• Lead company-wide problem-solving initiatives using structured quality methodologies.
• Lead and facilitate the Corrective Action Request (CAR) process.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality and process performance.
• Monitor product quality performance and support quality improvement efforts.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.
• Support manufacturing operations through investigation and resolution of quality issues.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate quality metrics and KPIs.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a 4 year College or University and 5 years of related experience in Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2-3 years experience working within ISO9001 Quality Management System or equivalent.
• Strong technical leadership skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies, including 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone.
• Ability to lead cross-functional problem-solving activities.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, specifications, standards, and technical documentation.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, supplier quality activities, and new product introduction processes.

Nice to have

• Experience collaborating with global teams or working within an international manufacturing environment

About the company

VEGA Americas manufactures, distributes, and services process instrumentation to measure level, density, weight, and pressure. The company has been making industrial processes safer and more efficient for over 60 years.