Quality Engineer

Etnyre International•Anderson, SC

16d•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides engineering and quality support to ensure products meet both customer and internal quality standards while maintaining efficient production flow. You will develop and maintain standard work procedures, collaborate across teams, and focus heavily on welding processes and continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll also assist the QA Manager with APQP, PPAP, and Non-Conformance Management (NCM) activities.

Requirements

Experience in manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, or similar role
Strong understanding of welding processes and steel fabrication
Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and root cause analysis methodologies
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and quality documents
Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
Continuous improvement mindset

Nice To Haves

Lean, Six Sigma experience a plus

Responsibilities

Drive process improvement initiatives, problem resolution, and project management activities
Improve manufacturing methods for cost reduction, quality enhancement, and efficiency gains
Analyze workflows, equipment layouts, and space utilization to maximize productivity
Research and implement new tools, methodologies, and processes
Support production flow, assembly methods, and equipment optimization
Coordinate product launches, including training, goal setting, and performance evaluation
Evaluate manufacturing processes using knowledge of product design, fabrication, welding, and materials
Represent manufacturing on cross-functional teams
Ensure compliance with customer and internal quality standards
Design and implement testing methods for products and processes
Review engineering drawings, operation sheets, inspection procedures, and quality documentation
Support QA team in inspection, analysis, and accept/reject decisions
Analyze quality data trends and lead defect-reduction initiatives
Identify root causes and implement corrective actions (process changes, fixtures, workstation improvements, etc.)
Create, update, and maintain standard work instructions
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure proper tooling and processes
Provide visual aids and inspection analysis support
Work closely with Production, Engineering, QA, Customer Service, and Purchasing
Support analysis of returned field products and internal discrepancies
Provide technical guidance across teams