Senior Quality Engineer (Sofa Manufacturing)

About the jobBuild Your Career with Wanek FurnitureAt Wanek Furniture, we provide extensive opportunities for career development, including domestic and international training programs, collaboration with a global network of professionals, and daily interactions with industry experts across various functions. These opportunities empower our employees to achieve their professional goals and excel in their careers.By joining Wanek Furniture, you become part of a team committed to excellence, innovation, and exceptional quality. Take the next step in your career and contribute to shaping the future of the global furniture industry with us.What Will You Do?Lead and oversee quality assurance initiatives to ensure the company's products meet established quality standards and continuously improve performance. Drive continuous improvement across production processes and product quality by leading technical teams and implementing advanced QA methodologies. Develop and execute comprehensive quality strategies, manage customer quality performance, and mentor Quality Engineers. Collaborate with cross-functional departments to establish quality culture and ensure regulatory compliance.Establish, implement, monitor, and continuously improve the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) process to ensure early identification and mitigation of risks related to design, raw materials, manufacturing processes, and Critical Control Points prior to releasing new items for mass production.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor Quality Engineers, providing technical guidance, training, and support to strengthen quality capabilities and ensure compliance with quality standards.Review and approve quality inspection plans, procedures, checklists, and SOPs to ensure consistency and compliance with company requirements.Lead quality analysis for new products and manufacturing processes, identifying potential risks and implementing preventive measures before mass production.Develop and standardize the FMEA process within the New Product Introduction (New GO) workflow, covering four key risk areas: Material, Design, Process, and Critical Control Points.Lead FMEA risk assessments for New GO items from PP sample development through Pilot Run, including post-trial reviews and Kit Auditing before Wanek FO Review.Maintain and update the Critical Points Master-list, documenting identified risks, assigning corrective actions, and tracking completion against deadlines.Monitor quality performance, defect trends, customer complaints, and KPIs. Lead Root Cause Analysis and ensure effective implementation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).Analyze Pass/Fail/Transit rates by SKU and collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine appropriate product changes and risk mitigation actions.Support initial production runs by investigating quality issues, identifying root causes, and implementing timely corrective actions to prevent recurrence.Work closely with the U.S. Team and cross-functional departments, including Coverfit, Sample Development, Cutting, Sewing, OBQ, QC/QA, and Packaging, to ensure end-to-end product quality.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, strengthen process control, and improve product quality throughout the production lifecycle.Monitor key quality KPIs, including on-time FMEA completion, defect reduction, corrective action compliance, and Critical Points Master-list accuracy.What You Need?1. Education:Required – Bachelor’s degree or above.Preferred field: Quality Management (QA/QC), Textile/Furniture Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical fields.2. Experience:Minimum 5 years of professional QA/QC experience.Minimum 2 years in a senior or leadership role in quality assurance.Minimum 2–3 years of experience in FMEA, QA/QC process engineering, or New Product Introduction (NPI) within textile, apparel, or furniture manufacturing.Experience managing or mentoring quality teams preferred.Furniture industry experience strongly preferred.3. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Communication skills: Good.Leadership and Team Management: Good.English skill: Good.Manufacturing process knowledge, product quality standards: Good.Data analysis & evaluation.Quality Systems Knowledge.Organizational & Project Management: Good.Decision-making and follow-through skills: Good.Problem solving skill: Good.Computers Skill: Good (Word/Excel/Mail/Power Point).FMEA methodology (DFMEA/PFMEA) according to AIAG & VDA standards: Good.In-depth understanding of manufacturing operations (Cutting, Sewing, Upholstery, Packaging) and material characteristics (fabric, foam, fiber, wood, frames).Root cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone Diagram): Good.Cross-Functional Team (CFT) coordination and project tracking: GoodData management and quality reporting softwareWho Are We?Wanek Furniture is a vital partner in the supply chain of the world’s largest furniture manufacturer, with a distribution network spanning over 123 countries. Since establishing operations in Vietnam in 2008, we have grown significantly, operating across four facilities in Binh Duong Province and employing over 9,000 dedicated team members.We take pride in offering an international, professional work environment where employees can build long-term, stable careers. With a comprehensive benefits package and a strong culture of positivity and success, Wanek Furniture is recognized as an employer of choice. Our commitment to employee engagement, continuous development, and collaboration drives individual growth and collective achievement.Apply today and grow your career at Wanek!Our Core ValuesHonesty & IntegrityPassion, Drive, DisciplineContinuous Improvement/Operational ExcellenceDirty FingernailGrowth FocusedAboutTo learn more about Wanek Furniture, our community engagement programs, and our core values, please visit our pages:Career Site: wanekcareer.comFanpage: Wanek FamilyLinkedIn: Wanek Furniture