Process Quality Engineer (Sarasota)

Process Control & Manufacturing Process Control & Manufacturing Excellence

About the Role

Lead process excellence and process improvement across injection molding, hot stamping, painting/finishing, adhesive assembly, and warehousing operations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations and Engineering to define critical process parameters, standard work, and control plans.
• Shift the organization from inspection-based quality to process-driven execution.
• Lead analysis and corrective action using structured methodologies (8D, DMAIC, FMEA, SPC).
• Drive systemic, sustainable improvements that reduce rework, scrap, and customer issues.
• Use data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities tied directly to plant results.
• Serve as a technical quality and process liaison for key customers as needed, supporting audits, reviews, and improvement initiatives.
• Translate customer expectations into internal operating discipline and system improvements.
• Support supplier quality where applicable.
• Design and implement a practical Quality Management System aligned with ISO 9001 principles (certification not required).
• Establish foundational policies, procedures, and controls that are actively used on the manufacturing floor.
• Develop and execute a multi-year quality and process improvement roadmap with defined milestones.
• Establish and sustain manufacturing standards related to housekeeping, equipment condition, and workplace organization.
• Partner with Operations to elevate plant discipline and visual professionalism consistent with customer expectations.
• Work cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.
• Coach leaders and operators on quality fundamentals, process thinking, and execution discipline.
• Provide clear, fact-based progress updates and recommendations to plant leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering,
• 7+ years of experience in injection molding, manufacturing quality, process engineering, or operational excellence roles.
• Hands-on experience working within or implementing ISO 9001-aligned systems.
• Strong background in process-driven manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to lead change and build systems in established operations.

Required Skills

• Experience modernizing or stabilizing legacy manufacturing operations.
• Exposure to global manufacturing standards and practices.

Preferred Skills

• Process Excellence in Process Improvement and Optimization and Quality embedded in daily operations—not dependent on inspection or individuals.
• Improved process stability, reduced variation, and fewer quality escapes.
• A visible, disciplined operating and quality system aligned with ISO 9001 fundamentals.
• Customer confidence supported by structure, data, and execution.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.