Quality Engineer II (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)
Mitsubishi Chemical · Mesa, AZ
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $78k–$117k
- Travel
- 25%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Mitsubishi Chemical (chemicals) in Mesa, AZ. Own/drive cross-functional root cause investigations , manage high-impact CAPAs , and oversee problem-solving teams (e.g., 8D, DMAIC, or similar).
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, DMAIC, SPC, FMEA
- Base pay
- $78k–$117k
- Day to day
- about 25% travel
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What You Will Do
- ◆Own/drive cross-functional root cause investigations , manage high-impact CAPAs , and oversee problem-solving teams (e.g., 8D, DMAIC, or similar).
- ◆Own day-to-day execution, administration and continuous improvement of the QMS to ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 9001 , AS9100 , and ISO 13485.
- ◆Take ownership of key QMS subsystems (e.g., document control, calibration, audit program, supplier quality) and ensure compliance and continual improvement.
- ◆Own internal audit program execution and train/mentor internal auditors.
- ◆Develop and deploy Quality Plans , Control Plans , and Process Validation protocols in collaboration with engineering and production.
- ◆Lead the FAI and PPAP process for new product introduction and major engineering changes.
- ◆Participate in and support the RMA (Return Material Authorization) process, ensuring timely evaluation, documentation, and resolution of returned products.
- ◆Conduct supplier assessments and manage supplier corrective action processes.
- ◆Analyze complex quality performance metrics and create executive-level summaries and dashboards; present trends and actions at management reviews.
- ◆Support and at times lead customer quality interactions , including audits, data requests, and issue resolution.
- ◆Manage job duties and assigned quality projects with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
- ◆Mentor Quality Engineer I and Inspectors, offering technical guidance and coaching on quality engineering principles and tools.
- ◆Drive the use of advanced quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, MSA , and risk management techniques across projects and processes.
- ◆Lead or support internal training efforts on QMS procedures, standards, and quality tools.
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of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
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Company
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.
Job Description
The Quality Engineer II (QEII) is a mid-level quality engineering role responsible for leading complex quality initiatives, supporting cross-functional quality improvement efforts, and mentoring junior quality staff. Building on foundational knowledge, Quality Engineer II acts as a technical subject matter expert (SME) for core QMS processes and drives both compliance and systemic improvement across manufacturing and supplier operations.
This role requires a strong technical background, independent project management capabilities, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams in a regulated environment (ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485).
What we are looking for
- •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or technical field required. Associates degree with at least 3 years working as a Quality Engineer acceptable.
- •4–7 years of progressive quality experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- •Proficient in ISO 9001, AS9100 , and ISO 13485 requirements, and internal/external audit protocols.
- •Strong experience with CAPA , MRB , RMA , and QMS documentation.
- •Lean or Six Sigma Greenbelt certification desired
- •Demonstrated ability to lead quality improvement initiatives and manage small to medium cross-functional projects .
- •Strong familiarity with quality tools (SPC, FMEA, control plans, DOE, MSA, root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D, etc.)
- •Experience leading audits (internal, supplier, customer).
- •ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred or ability to achieve within one year.
- •Ability to travel up to 25% as needed.
- •Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.