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Senior Quality Engineer Jobs in Providence County, RI at BrightHire Search Partners
Title: Senior Quality Engineer
Company: BrightHire Search Partners
Location: Providence County, RI
We are seeking a Sr. Quality Engineer to join an electrical engineering group tasked with modernizing key products that sell to millions of consumers a year. Many of these products are connected IoT devices, smart electronics, robots and other motors.
Responsibilities
Lead failure investigations on products and components to identify root causes.
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) using methodologies like 8D, Fishbone, and FMEA.
Partner with field service teams to collect and analyze failure data, identify trends, and develop technical insights.
Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to implement design improvements and process enhancements, supporting the transition of new or improved products into production.
Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to mitigate future failures.
Support warranty analysis by identifying systemic issues and providing data-driven reports.
Utilize testing, teardown analysis, and material characterization techniques to evaluate failed components.
Document findings and present technical reports with actionable recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by integrating lessons learned into product development and manufacturing processes.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
3-6 years of experience in failure analysis, reliability engineering, or process engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
Hands-on experience with disassembly, testing, and inspection of mechanical and electrical components.
Proficiency in root cause analysis methodologies and reliability testing.
Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methodologies.
Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis, statistics, and failure reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau).
Excellent communication skills for technical reporting and presentations.
Familiarity with CAD software and product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.
Shainin or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt certification is a plus.
