Quality Engineer
Ripple Foods
Aegis has partnered with a manufacturing facility in the Warsaw, IN area who is looking to add a Sr. Quality Engineer to their team!
This is a full time, direct hire opportunity that comes with a full host of benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401k match, along with employee stock options!
PURPOSE
Serves as the site authority for structured problem solving and quality-related training. This role leads cross-functional problem-solving efforts for manufacturing issues, coaches teams in root cause analysis, and develops and deploys quality training programs including quality mindset, problem solving, and Six Sigma methodologies. The role interfaces with all manufacturing functions, engineering, and leadership to drive sustainable improvements and prevent recurrence.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Serve as the manufacturing site lead for structured problem solving and quality continuous improvement initiatives
- Lead and facilitate cross-functional problem solving for complex manufacturing, supplier, and launch-related quality issues
- Coach teams in problem-solving methodologies such as PDCA, A3, 8D, DMAIC, and root cause analysis (5 Why, Fishbone)
- Ensure robust containment, corrective actions, and verification of effectiveness for major quality issues
- Establish and standardize problem-solving expectations, templates, and governance across the plant
- Develop, deploy, and continuously improve quality training programs for all levels of the organization
- Lead training efforts focused on quality mindset, defect prevention, and accountability
- Deliver formal training in problem solving, Six Sigma, statistical thinking, and core quality tools
- Support and mentor Green Belt and Black Belt candidates and related projects within the plant
- Partner with manufacturing and quality leadership to assess capability gaps and define targeted training plans
- Track and report effectiveness of training and problem-solving efforts using defined metrics
- Support new product and process launches by embedding quality mindset and structured problem solving
- Act as a change agent to strengthen a culture of data-driven decision making and continuous improvement
- Interface with supplier quality and engineering teams to support cross-functional problem solving
- Ensure alignment with automotive quality standards (e.g., IATF 16949) and continuous improvement objectives
- Perform additional duties as needed to support plant quality and operational excellence
WHAT YOU BRING
- 8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated expertise in structured problem solving and root cause analysis
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing without direct authority
- Strong training, facilitation, and coaching skills with experience working with adult learners
- Working knowledge of automotive quality systems and standards (IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions
- Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels
- High level of ownership, integrity, and passion for developing people
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Experience building or leading plant-wide training programs
- Automotive OEM or Tier 1 manufacturing experience preferred
- Experience supporting new product launches or startup environments preferred
- Proven success driving cultural change and continuous improvement initiatives