Sr. Quality Engineer- NPI
Neptune Technology Group · Tallassee, AL
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior quality role at Neptune Technology Group (industrial) in Tallassee, AL.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- FMEA, PPAP, APQP, Control plans, GD&T, ISO 9001
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Alabama: typical posted base $75k–$113k.
Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 40 quality engineer openings in Alabama, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 39 other live quality postings in Alabama.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $75k–$113k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 50%
- Six Sigma 30%
- Team leadership 30%
- Supplier quality 28%
- AS9100 28%
- ✓ FMEA 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for ISO 13485, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Neptune Technology Group in Tallassee
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Full description from Neptune Technology GroupAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
The Senior Quality Engineer NPI (New Product Introduction) will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of new products during the development and launch phases. This position requires deep expertise in quality engineering, process validation, and cross-functional collaboration to drive successful product introductions while meeting regulatory and customer requirements.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
- ✓5+ years of experience in quality engineering, with a focus on new product introduction.
- ✓Certifications: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar certification is highly desirable.
- ✓Skills:
- ✓Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13485).
- ✓Proficiency in risk management tools and methodologies (e.g., DFMEA, PFMEA)
- ✓Experience with GD&T, APQP, PPAP, Statistical Analysis
- ✓Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- ✓Strong leadership and project management abilities.
- ✓Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
- ✓Experience with a stage-gate product development process
- ✓Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Location: Tallassee, Alabama or Duluth, Georgia
Neptune Technology Group Inc. does not sponsor U.S. work authorizations for this position, including H-1B, O-1, and TN. Neptune also does not sponsor individuals in F-1 status for this role.
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Objectives
- •Lead quality planning for new product introductions, ensuring alignment with design, manufacturing, and customer specifications.
- •Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to address potential quality issues during the product development lifecycle.
- •Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
- •Provide direction and approval for critical reviews for Design Inputs, Design verification and Validation, Technical and Design Reviews, manufacturing readiness and Risk Management
- •Champion and participate in the running and creation of DFMEA/PFMEA/Control Plan activities to eliminate or reduce product risk
- •Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain) to identify and mitigate quality risks during product development.
- •Training and Mentorship: Provide training and mentorship to junior quality engineers and other team members on quality engineering principles and practices.