Position: Quality Engineer
Work Location: Dalton, GA 30721
Duration: Direct Hire/Fulltime
Shift: 8am- 5pm; Monday- Friday
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Position Summary:
The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting manufacturing production lines by ensuring all components and finished products meet precise quality specifications. This position involves monitoring production quality, analyzing non-conformances, implementing statistical process controls, and driving continuous improvement projects. The Quality Engineer closely collaborates with production, engineering, and suppliers to prevent defects and enhance product reliability.
Essential Job Functions & Duties:
- Monitor product quality on active production lines and execute daily audits to ensure adherence to control plans.
- Analyze manufacturing rejections, scrap rates, and customer returns; implement immediate and long-term corrective actions.
- Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and inspection guidelines.
- Facilitate and review Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation.
- Utilize statistical analysis tools (Gage R&R, Capability Studies, SPC) to monitor and optimize process stability.
- Coordinate with supplier quality teams to resolve raw material and component non-conformances.
Skills & Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Technology, or equivalent professional manufacturing experience.
- 2-5 years of quality engineering experience within a strict manufacturing standard environment.
- Familiarity with core quality tools (FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, APQP, and MSA).
- Strong problem-solving capability utilizing structured methodologies (8D, 5-Why).
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Lean Six Sigma certification is a distinct advantage.