Quality Engineer

Surge Staffing•Selma, AL

48d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer is responsible for interpreting, organizing, executing, and monitoring quality initiatives, projects, and continuous improvement efforts across manufacturing operations. This position identifies root causes of quality issues, develops corrective and preventive actions, and drives improvements that enhance product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational performance. The Quality Engineer works cross-functionally to implement quality systems, support manufacturing operations, and ensure compliance with internal and customer requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business, or related technical discipline preferred.
One (1) or more years of Quality Engineering experience preferred with a bachelor's degree.
An associate degree in a technical or business-related field with three (3) or more years of quality experience may be considered.
Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will also be considered.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, specifications, procedures, and quality requirements.
Ability to effectively present information and communicate with employees, customers, suppliers, and leadership teams.
Ability to calculate percentages, ratios, rates, and statistical data.
Ability to analyze data trends and interpret graphs and charts.
Understanding of basic statistical analysis and quality metrics.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to identify root causes and implement practical solutions.
Ability to interpret technical instructions, drawings, specifications, and procedures.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Experience working within ERP, MRP, or quality management systems preferred.
Ability to analyze and present data effectively.
Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach, talk, and hear.
Occasionally required to sit, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Requires close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience within manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, APQP, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
Internal Auditor certification or quality-related certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide problem-solving support to manufacturing operations and internal customers, and assist Quality team members as needed.
Lead problem-solving activities to identify root causes of defects and quality concerns.
Develop, implement, monitor, and verify corrective and preventive actions to improve product quality and reduce waste and scrap.
Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and other departments to develop quality assurance processes, gauging methods, workmanship standards, and work instructions.
Partner with suppliers to ensure incoming materials meet established quality standards through inspection processes.
Support engineering and manufacturing change management processes to ensure proper validation, documentation, approvals, and compliance requirements are met.
Track, analyze, and report quality metrics and trends to evaluate process effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
Support business objectives through data-driven quality analysis and reporting.
Conduct Quality Awareness and quality system training for employees.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment while adhering to 5S and housekeeping standards.