Jr. Quality Engineer

EAE USA; Adairsville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

EAE USA is seeking a Quality Engineer to enhance quality assurance and control for electric busway systems in Adairsville, GA. This role is pivotal in ensuring product quality and regulatory compliance across multiple sites.

The Quality Engineer will oversee inspections, maintain the Quality Management System, and collaborate to resolve quality issues. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience in quality assurance in industrial settings are required. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a Quality Management System (ISO 9001 required).
• 1–3 years of experience in quality assurance or quality control.
• Prior experience working with electrical equipment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Perform inspections on incoming materials and finished products.
• Conduct internal quality audits to verify compliance.

Skills

FMEA

APQP

PPAP

CAPA

QCP

SOPs

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Position Summary

EAE USA Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Quality Engineer to support and enhance quality assurance and quality control activities across receiving, warehousing, shipping, and assembly operations for electric busway systems and tap-off boxes. This role will play a key part in ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across two operational sites, with a primary physical location in Adairsville, GA.

The Quality Engineer will oversee incoming material and final product inspections, support new tap-off box assembly operations, maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve quality issues and drive corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance policies, procedures, and inspection plans.
• Perform quality control inspections on incoming materials and finished products.
• Ensure consistent quality assurance and control across receiving, warehousing, shipping, and assembly operations.
• Support and monitor busway tap-off box assembly operations to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
• Maintain and lead document control and quality record management systems.
• Prepare, analyze, and publish quality performance metrics and management reports.
• Conduct internal quality audits to verify product, process, and system compliance.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Investigate customer complaints and claims, coordinating with internal teams through resolution.
• Train and support employees on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, process efficiency, and risk reduction.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Working knowledge of quality tools and methodologies, including FMEA, APQP, PPAP, CAPA, QCP, and SOPs.
• Experience working within a Quality Management System (ISO 9001 required; IATF 16949 a plus).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Six Sigma Green Belt preferred, but not required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in quality assurance or quality control within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Prior experience working with electrical equipment or in an electrical manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Previous hands-on experience as an electrician is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.