Lead Quality Engineer – QMS & PPAP Focus

EIS Legacy; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

EIS Legacy is seeking a Quality Engineer / Lead Quality Specialist to drive quality assurance on the shop floor and ensure compliance with the Quality Management System. You will lead inspection activities, CAPA, PPAP, and customer-specific quality requirements to deliver defect-free products.

In this role you will train operators, coordinate with production and suppliers, maintain calibration and measurement equipment, and document quality data to support continuous improvement in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year of related experience or training in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in basic blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation.
• Skilled in using calipers and micrometers, both metric and imperial.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and decision-making abilities, informed by data and results.
• Familiarity with SAP ERP systems and SPC/capability study experience preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and verify setup, in-process, and final inspections on the manufacturing floor based on customer and company quality criteria.
• Perform quality verifications and complete First Article Inspections, Certificates of Conformance (COC), and Certificates of Analysis (COA).
• Conduct manufacturing floor audits and document non-conformances.
• Perform vision system inspections and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) inspections as needed.
• Program vision systems when required.
• Coach and train operators on customer requirements, QMS requirements, and best measurement practices.
• Assist with other quality functions as needed.
• Maintain calibration records for company equipment, including internal and external calibrations.
• Submit vendor complaints and follow up for corrective actions and credit.
• Assist with customer complaints and follow-up activities.
• Manage customer surveys and assessments.
• Maintain the nonconforming inventory area, ensuring inventory matches SAP.
• Complete PPAP levels 1, 2, and 4, as well as annual PPAPs; assist with PPAP level 3.
• Prepare customer-specific documents and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Conduct capability studies and coach/train Level 1 Quality Technicians.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T interpretation

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking

SAP ERP familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Manufacturing experience

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Coordinate Measuring Machines

Optical Vision Systems

Label printers

Barcode scanners

SAP ERP systems

SPC / capability studies

Job description

EIS Legacy is seeking a Quality Engineer / Lead Quality Specialist to drive quality assurance on the shop floor and ensure compliance with the Quality Management System. You will lead inspection activities, CAPA, PPAP, and customer-specific quality requirements to deliver defect-free products.

In this role you will train operators, coordinate with production and suppliers, maintain calibration and measurement equipment, and document quality data to support continuous improvement in a fast-paced