Vanderlande is a global leader in logistics process automation, specializing in automated material handling systems for airports, warehouses, and parcel operations. Our innovative solutions help move millions of products and pieces of luggage around the world every day. With a strong focus on technology, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we are committed to delivering reliable solutions for our customers while providing meaningful career opportunities for our employees.
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We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer with strong manufacturing quality experience to lead quality initiatives, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance with quality standards across our operations. This role partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations to improve product quality, process reliability, and customer satisfaction.
The ideal candidate has experience in a higher-level quality role within a manufacturing environment, is comfortable leading investigations and audits, and possesses a continuous improvement mindset.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and improve Quality Management System (QMS) processes and procedures.
Lead root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
Analyze quality data, trends, and customer feedback to drive improvements.
Conduct process, product, supplier, and internal audits.
Develop, review, and maintain SOPs, quality procedures, inspection plans, and control plans.
Manage non-conformances (NCRs) and customer quality concerns.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing operations.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other quality tools.
Conduct risk assessments, failure analysis, and process improvement activities.
Mentor team members and promote quality best practices throughout the organization.
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, customer requirements, and internal standards.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, or a related technical field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
5+ years of progressive Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong experience with:
ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
SOP development and process standardization
CAPA and root cause analysis
Internal and supplier audits
Non-conformance management
Continuous improvement initiatives
Working knowledge of quality methodologies such as:
FMEA
SPC
8D
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple functions.
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, or similar certification.
Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI).
Experience in industrial automation, material handling, or related manufacturing industries.
What We're Looking For
A quality professional who has operated in a senior-level manufacturing quality role.
Someone with a strong process-oriented and continuous improvement mindset.
Experience developing and enforcing SOPs and quality standards.
Proven ability to identify problems, determine root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.
A collaborative leader who can drive quality initiatives across the organization.
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Numbers & Facts
Location
White, Georgia, Georgia
Skills
8Dunmatched
American Society for Quality (ASQ)unmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Automationunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)unmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systemsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Customer Satisfactionunmatched
Customer/Client Researchunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Engineeringunmatched
Failure Analysisunmatched
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)unmatched
ISO 9001unmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Internal Auditunmatched
Lean Manufacturingunmatched
Lean Six Sigmaunmatched
Logistics Processesunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Operational Improvementunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Procedure Implementationunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Product Supportunmatched
Product/Service Launchunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Quality Engineeringunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Root Cause Analysisunmatched
Six Sigmaunmatched
Six Sigma Black Beltunmatched
Six Sigma Green Beltunmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
Supply Chain Operationsunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Trend Analysisunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
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