Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Burkert New Zealand Ltd.; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Burkert USA Corp. is seeking a Quality Engineer to own the Quality Management System, drive process improvements, and support supplier corrective actions. The role focuses on ISO-aligned quality practices, data analysis, and CAPA execution within a manufacturing environment.

The candidate will develop sampling plans, perform root cause analysis using DMAIC and 8D/5Why tools, and prepare QA reports while collaborating with suppliers and internal teams. Travel up to 10% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a technical field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• 1–2 years in Quality Engineering or a technical discipline in manufacturing.
• Proficient with SAP and Microsoft Office; Six Sigma Green Belt a plus; ISO QA knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Quality Management System and develop/implement processes aligned with ISO standards.
• Determine quality improvement parameters by identifying relevant statistical methods for manufacturing.
• Enhance inspection processes with sampling plans and confidence levels; identify sample size and acceptable error.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Quality engineering

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree a plus

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Where would you like to shape the success of your future career: Working with a worldwide leading manufacturer of process measuring and control technology? In a family owned company that values its more than 3,700 employees as individuals in more than 30 countries? On a team that breaks new ground with courage and passion? If you answer „Yes“ three times? Then it is time for us to make your acquaintance:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• ** THIS IS AN ONSITE ROLE WITH NO RELOCATION AVAILABLE
• Responsible for Quality Management System inclusive of process and procedure development/implementation that aligns with ISO standards
• Determines quality improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to manufacturing processes.
• Enhance quality inspection process utilizing statistical confidence by identifying sample size and acceptable error; determining levels of confidence
• Analyzes data by completing hypothesis, normal distribution, and process capability analysis tests
• Develops sampling plans by applying attribute, variable, and sequential sampling
• Root cause analysis and implementation of CAPA for quality improvement related concerns utilizing DMAIC methodology and 8D/5Why tools.
• Analyze failure, corrective and preventive action to respond to customer complaints.
• Continuously improving QA receiving inspection process and procedures.
• Ensure timely resolution of supplier failure, corrective actions, and preventive actions
• Assist suppliers' performance and conduct audits.
• Preparation of QA reports.
• *This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover and contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the employee. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.*

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technical Major; Master's Degree a plus
• Basic knowledge of quality systems is required (statistics, reliability, sampling, and auditing).
• 1-2 years preferred in Quality Engineering or Technical Discipline
• Manufacturing environment experience
• Knowledge of ISO Quality Management Systems standards a plus
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification a plus
• Lean Implementation in a production, warehousing and distribution environment a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, written & verbal
• Proficient with SAP, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task; Perform duties with a high degree of efficiency and accuracy
• Travel 10%

BURKERT CULTURE:

• Burkert USA Corp is a manufacturing and sales organization, that is family owned and was established in the US in 1984. Burkert employees enjoy an inclusive environment that's open to ideas and innovation for a growing company with opportunities for development. Work life balance is considered a priority with a comprehensive benefits package in place to support your personal and professional life.

**PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A FULLY ONSITE ROLE WITH NO RELOCATION AVAILABLE**