Electrical Quality Engineer - Root Cause & Process Control

AVL Manufacturing USA; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

AVL is seeking a Quality Engineer/Analyst to develop, implement, and improve quality systems ensuring AVL products meet customer, engineering, regulatory, and internal requirements. This role links Engineering, Production, and Suppliers to prevent defects, drive corrective actions, and reduce variation through data-driven process controls and robust QA methods.

The position focuses on defect prevention and continuous improvement, aligning with AVL's commitment to quality and reliability in

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing quality or process engineering.
• Experience inspecting industrial electrical work.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Quality Engineering or related experience.
• Strong understanding of 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

• Production quality support for daily operations.
• Investigate recurring defects, escapes, and rework trends.
• Develop corrective and preventive actions to eliminate root causes.
• Participating in production problem-solving and containment activities.
• Lead or support 8D / RCA investigations for internal nonconformances, customer complaints and supplier issues.
• Verify effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Drive systemic fixes, not just short-term containment.
• Develop and improve control plans, inspection plans, and process checks.

Skills

Quality engineering

Process engineering

Measurement techniques

Inspection tools

Root cause methods

ISO 9001

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Job description

AVL is seeking a Quality Engineer/Analyst to develop, implement, and improve quality systems ensuring AVL products meet customer, engineering, regulatory, and internal requirements. This role links Engineering, Production, and Suppliers to prevent defects, drive corrective actions, and reduce variation through data-driven process controls and robust QA methods.

The position focuses on defect prevention and continuous improvement, aligning with AVL's commitment to quality and reliability in