Coatings Quality Engineer - ISO/Audit Leader & CI

ZRG Careers; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ZRG Careers seeks a Quality Engineer to support the Coatings (TTC) division in Kernersville, NC. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with quality certifications, managing audits, and driving continuous improvement in supplier and internal processes.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2+ years in manufacturing quality roles, with experience in ISO/IEC 17025, IATF16949, and AS9100. Proficiency in Minitab and Lean Six Sigma is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 2+ years in manufacturing, quality engineering, or industrial environment.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (ISO/IEC 17025, IATF16949, AS9100).
• Proficiency in Minitab or statistical analysis software.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodology (Green Belt/Black Belt preferred).
• Strong auditing, supplier quality management, and corrective action planning.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support quality certifications (ISO/IEC 17025, IATF16949, AS9100).
• Manage document control: creation, revision, and maintenance of quality docs.
• Coordinate and conduct internal audits; manage customer and supplier audits.
• Serve as primary quality contact for assigned customers.
• Respond to customer concerns, returns, and credit requests.
• Lead/assist in RCA and develop corrective action strategies.
• Create and distribute Quality Alerts.
• Approve and maintain visual inspection standards and testing specs.
• Monitor quality reporting data, customer scorecards, returns/allowances.

Skills

Quality engineering

Auditing

Root cause analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Documentation

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Minitab

Statistical analysis

Job description

ZRG Careers seeks a Quality Engineer to support the Coatings (TTC) division in Kernersville, NC. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with quality certifications, managing audits, and driving continuous improvement in supplier and internal processes.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2+ years in manufacturing quality roles, with experience in ISO/IEC 17025, IATF16949, and AS9100. Proficiency in Minitab and Lean Six Sigma is preferred.