Precision Quality Engineer – Lean CI for Tool Manufacturing

WALTER USA, LLC; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Walter Tools in Greer, SC, is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to inspect products, investigate nonconformances, and drive corrective actions on the production floor. You will work closely with the Quality Manager and cross-functional partners in Operations and Engineering to improve process capability and ensure product conformity.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, problem solving, and continuous improvement in a precision machining environment, with a focus on Lean and Six Sigma

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing quality in a precision machining, cutting tool, or related field.
• Solid understanding of CNC processes or reconditioning services is a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated experience applying root cause analysis, corrective action and process improvement tools.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 QMS requirements.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, or similar); strong written and oral communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to reduce defects, scrap, and cost of poor quality.
• Maintain and support continuous improvement of the site's ISO 9001 Quality Management System documentation and audit readiness.
• Support supplier qualification activities and track supplier corrective action requests to closure.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to improve process capability and product quality on the production floor.
• Collect, monitor, and report quality KPIs including scrap rate, rework cost, and customer complaints.
• Investigate customer complaints and help implement preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and production transfers with inspection plans and process validation.

Skills

Root cause analysis

ISO 9001 knowledge

Data analysis

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Equivalent experience in precision manufacturing

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Walter Tools in Greer, SC, is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to inspect products, investigate nonconformances, and drive corrective actions on the production floor. You will work closely with the Quality Manager and cross-functional partners in Operations and Engineering to improve process capability and ensure product conformity.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, problem solving, and continuous improvement in a precision machining environment, with a focus on Lean and Six Sigma