Quality Engineer Sr

At Panduit, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a career where your contributions directly impact our customers, the environment and our company’s success. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and be a part of an inclusive team that celebrates both individual and collective achievements. If you’re ready to elevate your career and help us deliver exceptional experiences to our customers, apply today and make your mark with Panduit!

The Senior Quality Engineer plays a key role in advancing site quality performance through corrective action leadership, root cause analysis, quality systems compliance, and process improvement initiatives. This highly visible role supports Panduit’s Indiana Warehouse and works cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Suppliers, and Customers to strengthen product quality, reduce defects, and improve overall operational performance.

• →Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone to address internal and external quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• →Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on reducing customer complaints, defective parts per million (DPPM), and the overall cost of poor quality.
• →Develop, maintain, and evaluate quality engineering documentation, including FMEAs, Control Plans, First Article Inspections (FAI), and process capability studies.
• →Monitor and analyze quality performance metrics, utilizing statistical process control (SPC), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), and Gage R&R to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• →Lead internal and external quality audits, ensuring compliance with applicable quality management systems and IATF standards.
• →Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Suppliers, Customers, and QEHS leadership to resolve quality concerns and strengthen processes.
• →Support quality system effectiveness through documentation, audit readiness, and adherence to established quality procedures and standards.

• →Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline.
• →Experience: 5–7 years of manufacturing quality engineering experience.
  • →Strong knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies, including 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone, along with experience leading corrective actions.
  • →Working knowledge of FMEA, Control Plans, FAI/LAI, process capability studies (Cpk), MSA/Gage R&R, and SPC.
  • →Experience with quality management systems (QMS), compliance requirements, and internal and external auditing.
  • →Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret quality data, identify trends, and drive measurable improvements.
  • →Qualified Panduit Internal Lead Auditor or the ability to obtain qualification.
  • →ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification, or ASQ Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification preferred.
  • →Experience with supplier quality, customer-facing root cause analysis, and leading quality audits preferred.

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy a robust Total Rewards Program that includes health, financial benefits, and more.  

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options to help you achieve the perfect work-life balance.  

• Generous Time Off: Take advantage of our generous vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community.  

• Retirement & Growth: 401(k) match, profit sharing, and abundant growth and development opportunities to help you advance your career.  

• Parental Leave: Because we care about your family and your future.