Electrical Quality Engineer: Drive Defect Prevention

Avlmfg; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AVL in Charlotte, NC seeks a Quality Engineer-Electrical to develop and improve quality systems ensuring products meet customer and regulatory requirements. The role partners with Engineering, Production, and Suppliers to prevent defects and drive systemic improvements.

Responsibilities include leading 8D/RCA investigations, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining control plans and QMS documentation while reducing cost of quality.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in manufacturing quality or process engineering.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Quality Engineering or related experience.
• Experience in Industrial Electrical quality inspection.
• Strong understanding of electro-mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of inspection tools and measurement techniques.
• Knowledge of root cause methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).
• Preferred experience with ISO 9001 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide production quality support for manufacturing operations.
• Investigate recurring defects, escapes, and rework trends.
• Develop corrective and preventive actions to stop root causes.
• Lead or assist 8D / RCA investigations for internal nonconformances, customer complaints, and supplier issues.
• Verify effectiveness of corrective actions and drive systemic fixes.
• Develop and improve control plans, inspection plans, and process checks.
• Support PFMEA and risk-based thinking initiatives.
• Review disposition of nonconforming material and ensure traceability.
• Support audits and maintain QMS documentation.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Data analysis

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing degree or equivalent

Tools

Inspection tools

Job description

AVL in Charlotte, NC seeks a Quality Engineer-Electrical to develop and improve quality systems ensuring products meet customer and regulatory requirements. The role partners with Engineering, Production, and Suppliers to prevent defects and drive systemic improvements.

Responsibilities include leading 8D/RCA investigations, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining control plans and QMS documentation while reducing cost of quality.