Quality Engineering Specialist III

Generac Power Systems • Trenton, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer III partners with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout manufacturing operations. This role works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Service Engineering to resolve quality issues, analyze product performance, support new product introductions, and drive improvements. The position also responds to customer concerns, executes inspection plans, and manages product quarantine and disposition.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Experience using continuous improvement tool set.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP procedures, and ISO.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead, collaborate and work with teams to drive improvements.
• Ability to successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of the application and interpretation of manufacturing quality metrics.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and SAP business systems.
• Knowledge of Lean principles & improvements.
• Ability to implement lean principles and improvements.
• Ability to analyze component failure rates and provide Manufacturing, Supplier Quality and Engineering with feedback.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends and facilitate cross functional A3 improvement projects.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Quality Engineer or Technician.
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Certified Quality Auditor.
• 5 years’ experience working in Quality in a manufacturing environment utilizing APQP (Control plan & PFEMA)
• Previous Experience using SAP or equivalent ERP
• QMS & Auditing Experience
• Power-Bi experience
• Customer facing experience
• Experience with new product design and development and product lifecycle
• Ability to perform detail-oriented work with a high degree of accuracy on multiple projects
• Ability to translate technical information to all audiences

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement efforts and provide quality leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams.
• Lead the resolution of warranty, product quality, and manufacturing issues using structured problem-solving methods.
• Analyze product, component, and failure data to identify trends and drive corrective and preventive improvements.
• Lead internal product audits, process assessments, and nonconformance resolution to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing qualification activities through the APQP process.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supplier Quality teams to prioritize and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure inspection and measurement system integrity, including MSA and GR&R requirements.
• Develop and implement standardized quality tools, methodologies, systems, and processes across manufacturing operations.

What This Job Offers

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