Quality Engineer

Flintgroup•Beaufort, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer implements and sustains a standardized Quality Management System at the Beaufort facility, primarily driving the site toward ISO 9001 certification and improving performance. Working directly with site leadership and cross-functional teams, this execution-focused role builds site-level capability, holds teams accountable, improves quality execution, strengthens problem-solving, and reduces customer complaints and cost of poor quality. The position must be performed on-site in Beaufort, South Carolina, and involves 10% travel. Success is measured by reductions in internal and external customer complaints and cost of poor quality, as well as improved facility documentation in support of ISO 9001 certification.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Manufacturing, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or related fields.
Hands-on experience implementing and sustaining quality systems.
Strong experience collaborating cross-functionally.
Strong floor presence and ability to work with operations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in chemical manufacturing.
Strong continuous improvement background and experience driving projects.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
Understanding of ISO 9001 certification or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Standardize quality processes, documentation, and controls across facilities.
Review inspection methods and sampling plans.
Approve inspection reports and documentation.
Manage non-conformances and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), identifying problems with root-cause methods such as 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone, and ensuring long-term effectiveness of actions.
Support external audits and customer interactions, including hosting audits, responding to findings, and supporting customer requirements.
Conduct internal facility audits to ensure compliance.
Collaborate with engineering, production, and supply chain to influence improvements through strong communication.
Drive cost-per-pound improvements through quality-focused initiatives.
Ensure corrective actions are implemented, verified, and sustained through tracking.
Reduce internal and external customer complaints and cost of poor quality.
Improve facility documentation as the site works toward ISO 9001 certification.