Quality Assurance Engineer 1

WCL Group; Wade Hampton (SC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

WCL Group in Greenville, SC, is seeking a quality assurance professional to develop and maintain QA procedures, run tests and inspections, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to fix issues. You will keep meticulous records and ensure all activities meet applicable standards and regulations.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering or Quality Management (or 5+ years related experience with a high school diploma) and strong Excel and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field required; 2+ years of related experience also acceptable.
• High school diploma/GED with 5+ years of related experience accepted.
• Experience in quality assurance or engineering roles preferred.
• Blueprint reading proficiency required.
• Experience with manufacturing processes (forging, casting, machining, coating, inspection) and 5S.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality assurance procedures and standards.
• Conduct tests and inspections to identify quality issues.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve quality challenges.
• Document quality assurance activities and maintain records.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations.

Skills

Quality assurance

Engineering

Blueprint reading

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field

High school diploma/GED with 5+ years related experience

Tools

NX

3D modeling

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT

The client you will be working for is a Fortune 500 Energy and Industrial Technology Company. This opportunity will give you experience in the energy transition sector with a company that is a globally recognized leader in power generation, wind energy, electrification, and grid solutions — and one of the most storied industrial brands in the world.

LOCATION

Greenville, South Carolina, 29615

COMPENSATION

$30-36 per hour

SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

CONTRACT TERM

1 year with high likelihood of extension or conversion to full-time employee.

POSITION OVERVIEW

You'll help make sure products and processes are reliable and built to standard. You'll set up and maintain the procedures that define good quality, run tests and inspections to catch problems, and work with other teams to fix them. You'll also keep clear records of the quality work and make sure everything meets quality standards and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain quality assurance procedures and standards
• Conduct tests and inspections to identify quality issues
• Collaborate with teams to resolve quality challenges
• Document quality assurance activities and maintain records
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field with at least 2 years of related experience, OR a high school diploma/GED with at least 5 years of related experience
• Experience in quality assurance or engineering roles
• Blueprint reading
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as precision forging, investment casting, machining (milling, drilling, turning, EDM), coating, shot peening, inspection, fixturing, etc.
• 5S methodology
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of quality assurance tools and methodologies
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a team under project deadline pressure
• Ability to lift heavy objects

Preferred

• 8D problem solving
• Built-in quality
• Management of change
• NX experience and 3D modeling

MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of related experience, or high school diploma/GED with 5+ years of related experience
• Blueprint reading
• Experience with manufacturing processes (forging, investment casting, machining, coating, shot peening, inspection, fixturing)
• 5S methodology
• Microsoft Excel