Sr Quality & Failure Analysis Engineering Manager
ZT Systems · Secaucus, NJ
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 22 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management quality role at ZT Systems (industrial) in Secaucus, NJ. Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, Root cause, FMEA, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Supplier quality
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in New Jersey: typical posted base $114k–$155k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 12 quality engineer openings in New Jersey, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 11 other live quality postings in New Jersey.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 7+)
Typical $114k–$155k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 67%
- ISO 9001 50%
- ✓ Six Sigma 50%
- ✓ Supplier quality 42%
- ✓ FMEA 33%
- Minitab 33%
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This plant: ZT Systems in Secaucus
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Full description from ZT SystemsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
About the Role
The Senior Quality & Failure Analysis (FA/SVT/MAT) Engineering Manager is responsible for leading quality engineering and failure analysis organizations that support the development, validation, manufacturing, and deployment of complex hardware platforms. This role drives end-to-end product quality strategy, root cause investigations, corrective action execution, and systemic improvements to ensure the highest levels of product reliability, manufacturability, and customer satisfaction.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in failure analysis, system validation testing (SVT), manufacturing analysis, and quality engineering with proven leadership capabilities. Working across design, hardware, firmware, validation, manufacturing, supplier quality, and operations teams, this leader ensures quality issues are rapidly identified, thoroughly investigated, and effectively resolved throughout the product lifecycle.
What You Will Do
- ◆Lead quality engineering, failure analysis, and manufacturing assessment teams supporting multiple hardware development programs.
- ◆Drive root cause investigations for product failures identified during development, validation, manufacturing, and field deployment.
- ◆Establish and oversee processes for failure analysis, defect tracking, corrective actions, and preventive action implementation.
- ◆Partner with hardware, firmware, software, validation, and manufacturing teams to identify and resolve complex technical issues.
- ◆Define quality objectives, metrics, and reporting mechanisms to monitor product reliability and manufacturing performance.
- ◆Lead system-level and component-level failure investigations using data-driven methodologies and structured problem-solving techniques.
- ◆Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce defects, improve yield, and enhance product reliability.
- ◆Collaborate with supplier quality and manufacturing partners to address quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
- ◆Ensure timely execution of quality reviews, failure analysis reports, and risk assessments.
- ◆Develop strategies for reliability growth, quality monitoring, and manufacturing process improvement.
- ◆Establish escalation paths and governance processes for high-priority quality and reliability issues.
- ◆Present quality trends, failure analysis findings, risks, and mitigation plans to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
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What You Bring
- •Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
- •10+ years of experience in quality engineering, failure analysis, reliability engineering, manufacturing quality, or related technical leadership roles.
- •Proven experience leading root cause investigations and corrective action programs for complex hardware products.
- •Strong understanding of failure analysis methodologies, system validation testing (SVT), manufacturing assessment techniques, and reliability engineering principles.
- •Experience with hardware platform development, manufacturing processes, product qualification, and production ramp activities.
- •Deep knowledge of quality management systems, defect tracking processes, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- •Experience applying structured problem-solving tools such as 8D, FMEA, RCA, Six Sigma, or similar quality frameworks.
- •Demonstrated success working across cross-functional teams including engineering, validation, manufacturing, operations, and supplier management organizations.
- •Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret failure data, identify trends, and drive actionable improvements.
- •Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.
- •Ability to influence technical and business decisions in highly complex, fast-paced environments.
- •Proven track record of improving product reliability, manufacturing quality, operational performance, and customer outcomes through disciplined quality and failure analysis practices.
About ZT Systems
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.
A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.
Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.
What We Offer
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.
Health & Wellness
- •Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
- •Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-
- •Company-paid life and disability insurance
Time Away & Work-Life Balance
- •Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
- •Parental leave and family care support programs
Growth & Purpose
- •Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
- •Matching gifts and volunteer programs to s