Manufacturing Quality Engineer: NPI & Process Improvement

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel 10%

Job summary

Quanta Nashville is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) to coordinate quality planning, monitoring, problem solving and continuous improvement for new product launches and ongoing production. You will ensure AQ items, lead ISO 9001 practices, and mentor QA staff across multiple shifts.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field, 3+ years in manufacturing QA, and experience with PFMEAs, FAI and root-cause analysis. Travel and site involvement are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Math, Science or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in a Manufacturing environment.
• Experience with third party quality system certifications, ex. ISO 9001.
• Certified as ISO 9001 internal auditor.

Responsibilities

• Serves as QA representative on the NPI team for all new product launches.
• Ensures Master Timing Plan includes QA items and validated prior to launch.
• Submits First Article Inspection (FAI) documents to the customer for approval.
• Develops and maintains process and quality documents (Process Flow Chart, PFMEAs, Inspection Standards, Work Instructions, Packaging Standards, Visual Standards).
• Reviews Lessons Learned data to avoid repeat issues.
• Prepares training materials and conducts QA training sessions.
• Interprets engineering drawings and confers with management on quality standards.
• Assists testing group to develop standards for inspection, testing and evaluation.
• Provides direction for QA Inspectors and MRB activities.
• Leads cross-functional teams for corrective actions (8D, 5-Why, fishbone) and documents responses for customers.
• Acts as continuous improvement leader for assigned lines (kaizen, six sigma).
• Supports ISO 9001 activities including internal auditing, calibration and document control.
• Drafts Process Flows, Procedures, Work Instructions and Forms; performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Quality planning

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

FAI documentation

Process documentation

Drawings interpretation

Root cause analysis

8D / 5-Why / Fishbone

QA leadership

ISO 9001 internal auditor

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Math, Science or related field

Job description

Quanta Nashville is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) to coordinate quality planning, monitoring, problem solving and continuous improvement for new product launches and ongoing production. You will ensure AQ items, lead ISO 9001 practices, and mentor QA staff across multiple shifts.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field, 3+ years in manufacturing QA, and experience with PFMEAs, FAI and root-cause analysis. Travel and site involvement are expected.