Sr. Quality Engineer

Ralliant · Elizabethtown, NC

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Level: Senior
Team: Quality
Degree: Preferred
Experience asked: 6+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A senior quality role at Ralliant (industrial) in Elizabethtown, NC.

They ask for: 6+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names: Lean, Value stream mapping, Root cause, FMEA, APQP, ISO 9001

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026

Quality Engineer roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $95k–$143k.

Median of the low and high ends of 22 live postings that list pay, out of 64 quality engineer openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 63 other live quality postings in North Carolina.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: More than usual (6+ vs 5+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Root cause 56%
✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 47%
✓ Lean 36%
✓ New product launch 36%
✓ FMEA 33%
Six Sigma 33%

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Stands out: this posting asks for Value stream mapping, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 6+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Ralliant in Elizabethtown

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Responsibilities

◆Leading quality assurance initiatives, defining QA strategies, and establishing test methodologies to ensure high-quality deliverables
◆Providing guidance and mentorship to Quality Engineers, fostering a culture of quality within the team
◆Generation and reporting of quality KPIs (both internal and external)
◆Working closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, production, development, and operations, to align quality objectives and ensure a shared understanding of

requirements

✓Planning and execution of internal process and product audits
✓Defining actions or countermeasures arising from such internal audits, and ensuring their timely implementation
✓Management and execution of external audits as needed
✓Participation in project teams as needed, specifically to represent quality management interests
✓Developing and maintaining quality plan for existing and new products, in collaboration with operations team and/or project teams
✓Participating in the creation of qualification test matrices in preparation of product launches
✓Leading or participating in pilot runs, follow up of resulting action lists
✓Product releases / serial releases (including PAPP if requested by relevant customers)
✓Leading and coordinating efforts to address quality problems (e.g. customer call-backs, customer or supplier reclamations, significant production issues)
✓Planning and executing in-process quality control tests, align resulting actions with operations leadership, follow up actions
✓Validation and approval of supplier FAIs
✓Diagnosis of customer reclamations, definition of countermeasures, handling of relevant communication and reporting in the appropriate or required formats (e.g. 8D)
✓Validation and maintenance of testing equipment, in collaboration with Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering team
✓Supervise Quality Technicians, manage associate hours, performance, and development
✓Assist Supply Chain in developing and executing processes to both effectively qualify new and exit risky suppliers
✓Assist in developing DFMEA and PFMEA for manufacturing processes and new products
✓Provide Quality leadership to the manufacturing team to ensure customer and quality expectations are met
✓Develop APQP, ISIR, in support of manufacturing
✓Assist in the completion and closure of product non-conformance reports
✓Provide documentation of root cause and corrective actions for customer complaints involving supplier non conformances
✓Managing the Material Review Board (MRB) area for the assigned section of the facility

Education Requirement

✓Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in a Technical discipline; Engineering discipline from a four-year University preferred

Required Experience

✓6+ years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
✓Advanced complex problem-solving capability and experience
✓Experience in managing technical personnel and complex activities
✓Lean Manufacturing experience required

Desired Experience

✓6-10 yrs. relevant Quality Engineering (or closely related) experience
✓Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and processes
✓Demonstrated ability to simplify complex information and prepare executive summaries
✓Proven ability to prioritize and communicate workload
✓Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal

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The Sr. Quality Engineer reports to the site Quality Manager and is responsible for internal and external quality in the assigned area of responsibility (cells, value streams). Focuses on quality of internal products, but also supports new product development projects through ownership of project tasks relevant for quality, and management of the project up to series release. Organizes and executes internal process and product audits and drives resulting actions to continuously improve product quality and quality management standards. Tracks and manages supplier quality. This position is onsite in Elizabethtown, NC .

Primary

Personal trait profile

•Must be able to manage multiple tasks and work well under pressure within changing deadlines and time constraints, while still providing high-quality results
•Must be detail oriented, well organized and able to prioritize multiple projects
•Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret and explain complex technical instructions
•Must be able to work as a member of a team and work well with peers and managers
•The associate must be willing and able to travel by all forms of transportation

Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.