Quality Engineer

Delta Star • Lynchburg, VA

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About The Position

Delta Star Inc. is seeking a dedicated and results-driven Quality Engineer to provide essential quality engineering support for the manufacturing of medium voltage, mobile power transformers, and mobile substations. If you’re a proactive leader with a passion for continuous improvement and ensuring total customer satisfaction, we’d love to hear from you! As a Quality Engineer, you’ll lead technical problem-solving activities, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure adherence to quality standards throughout the production process. You’ll serve as the go-to technical resource for the Quality Assurance team, supporting manufacturing operations and contributing to the success of our quality management system. As a Quality Engineer, you’ll champion quality improvement initiatives by conducting internal audits, implementing quality tools, and driving the resolution of product non-conformities. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance process performance, influence process owners, and foster a culture of quality excellence. Additionally, you’ll support the Quality Assurance team with system updates, corrective actions, and hosting audits for both internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Previous experience in a transformer manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, internal auditing, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Must live or be willing to relocate to within a reasonable safe commute to the assigned plant location.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer for U.S. based positions.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Expertise in quality tools and statistical analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical problem-solving activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct internal system and process audits, including random audits as needed, and prepare reports with follow-up actions.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to document, assign, and resolve product non-conformities.
• Improve detection of non-conformances through quality tools like Control Plans, FMEAs, and statistical methodologies.
• Implement metrics to measure process performance and use findings to prioritize audit strategies.
• Assist with Quality Management System activities, including updates, corrective actions, and customer/auditor interactions
• Train and mentor peers on quality processes and methodologies.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• corporate bonus plan
• paid time off
• sick pay
• floating holidays
• access to flexible spending accounts and consumer benefits
• benefit bank
• wellness center to support your health and well-being
• education assistance to help you grow in your career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level