The Quality Engineer coordinates resources to support manufacturing operations, leads quality and cost-improvement projects, and supports new product launches. This role drives quality improvements across the entire value stream, from vendors to the end customer.   Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Communication: Coach and develop Quality Technicians, Monitors, Analysts, and Group Leads. Lead daily communications during Operations Huddle Board meetings. Deliver timely updates across all appropriate plant functions. Problem Solving & Quality Improvement:   Drive problem-solving efforts using containment, root cause analysis, and CAPA / 8D methodologies. Execute improvement projects leveraging PDCA, Six Sigma, and data-driven priorities (WAR teams). Implement permanent corrections to eliminate process and product failures. Translate feedback from the customer, process, and business into actionable plant improvements. Process Control & Safety:   Audit manufacturing steps against standardized work, Process FMEAs, and Control Plans to fix gaps. Collaborate cross-functionally with customers, purchasing, suppliers, engineering, and operations. Investigate incidents and support facility-wide plant metrics. Prioritize safety by immediately addressing safety or ergonomic issues with a "safety first" attitude.