Entry-Level Quality Engineer — Automotive & Continuous Improvement

Textron; Lavonia (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron's Kautex Lavonia facility is seeking an entry-level Associate Quality Engineer in Lavonia, GA. You will help support quality systems, coordinate with product development teams, and drive process improvements focused on Safety, Quality, and Productivity.

Key duties include maintaining process diagrams, conducting basic analyses, and aiding continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 standards at the site.

Qualifications

• Technical education (Degree in Engineering or comparable) required.
• Relevant technical knowledge preferred in Mechatronics, Robotics / Automation, Big Data, and Electronics
• Knowledge in Six Sigma and Quality Management Tools
• Microsoft Office product knowledge required
• CAD/Solidworks knowledge required

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the fuel system programs interfacing with product development
• Investigate and report on potential process and product improvements in the areas of Safety, Quality and Productivity
• Implement process and product improvements in the areas of Safety, Quality and Productivity
• Establish & maintain process flow diagrams, workplace layouts, FMEA's and standardize work instructions
• Coordinate special projects
• Use project management techniques to plan and manage work
• Interact with the Product Development Dept. to ensure that all process engineering issues are considered in the product design
• Approve invoices for equipment delivered and/or work performed by outside vendors
• Develop and maintain work standards
• Provide full cooperation and support Kautex Textron continuous improvement program (KBS) as required
• Support all plans and site activities related to management systems IATF 16949 and ISO14001
• Other duties as required

Skills

Six Sigma

Quality tools

Microsoft Office

CAD/SolidWorks

Mechatronics

Robotics

Automation

Big Data

Electronics

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Textron's Kautex Lavonia facility is seeking an entry-level Associate Quality Engineer in Lavonia, GA. You will help support quality systems, coordinate with product development teams, and drive process improvements focused on Safety, Quality, and Productivity.

Key duties include maintaining process diagrams, conducting basic analyses, and aiding continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 standards at the site.