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. 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. 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.