Quality Engineer

Prysmian; Abbeville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian is seeking a Quality Engineer to partner with manufacturing teams to drive QA standards, process controls, and DMIAC-style improvements across the plant.

The role emphasizes MSA, QMS, ISO 9001 conformance, data analysis, and continuous improvement to achieve RTFT and COPQ KPIs. Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Quality, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or 5+ years in quality in lieu.
• Minimum 3+ years in quality/engineering in manufacturing.
• Experience with DMAIC, MSA (Gage R&R), and basic quality tools.
• Knowledge of QMS management and ISO 9001 conformance; ASQ certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Development of methods for inspection, sampling, and training. Evaluates production capabilities and recommends improvements.
• Provides quality assurance support to ensure products meet customer/industry specs.
• Provides manufacturing support with data analysis and maintains the QMS.
• MSA: identify gauging usage and improvements; address accuracy and stability.
• QMS audits; identify gaps and maintain conformance to ISO 9001.
• Continuous improvement: analyze processes; improve RTFT and COPQ KPIs.

Skills

Quality engineering

Data analysis

Problem solving

ISO 9001 knowledge

Lean/Six Sigma

MSA (Gage R&R)

Communication

Team leadership

SAP experience

Minitab

Education

BS in Quality Engineering / Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering

5+ years quality experience in lieu of BS

Tools

Minitab

SAP

MS Office

Excel

Access

Project

PowerPoint

Job description

What you\'ll do:

The Quality Engineer will work with multiple departments focusing on analytic support, QMS and gauging improvements throughout the manufacturing plant. Responsibilities will include activities such as monitoring performance of quality assurance standards, processes, and controls.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

• Development of methods for inspection, product sampling, and training. Evaluates production capabilities and recommends improvements.
• Provides quality assurance support to ensure that the products produced are manufactured in accordance with the specifications and requirements as defined by the customer and/or industry standards.
• Provides manufacturing support with data analysis and evaluations as well as assists in maintaining the Quality Management System.
• MSA Support: Identify and address gauging usage and application through MSA and recommends improvements to address gauging accuracy, stability, and operator influence.
• QMS Support: Performs/participates in required audits of product and QMS performance, identifies gaps in QMS and works to address while maintaining conformance to current revision of ISO9001.
• Continuous Improvement Support: Assist in product analysis, process capability and assigned DMIAC projects as applicable. Working with Quality Manager, analyze processes and identify areas of improvement to ensure RTFT (Right the First Time), Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and other Quality KPIs are achieved.

Who are we looking for?

A result-driven individual with proven ability to work in a high-performance manufacturing environment with a passion for quality engineering. Good attention to details, but able to see the big picture. Must be able to manage multiple, complex tasks and deal easily with pressure. Must be able to drive projects. Critical thinker, with excellent analytical abilities and technical understanding. Good written and oral communication skills. High energy; demonstrates urgency and fast pace. Utilizes leadership attributes to interpret the toughest situations in a constructive and empowering way and drive vision for the organization. Ability to motivate and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

BS degree in Quality Engineering, Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related OR at least 5 years of applicable direct experience within the Quality field in lieu of BS Degree – required.

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) or more years of quality or engineering experience in a manufacturing environment – required.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience in manufacturing and production processes.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Programs.
• Knowledge of DMAIC problem solving, MSA (Gage R&R) application and evaluation, basic quality improvement tools (8D, 5WHY, etc.).
• Effectively uses quality tools and techniques to assist in determining compliance to specifications, trends, capabilities, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Experience with QMS management and improvement a must.
• Must be knowledgeable of computer systems and pertinent software.
• MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Project, PowerPoint.
• SAP experience and Advanced MS Excel capability desired but not required.
• SPC Software (Minitab).
• Must possess good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with others efficiently and effectively either one-on-one, as a team, or in a group with a positive attitude.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with good verbal and writing skills.
• Ability to utilize problem solving skills and techniques to achieve problem resolution.
• Problem solving skills may include experience with ISO QMS Management, documentation creation and management.
• Lean/Six Sigma Education / Experience.
• Quality systems auditing experience.
• ASQ Certification in Quality Engineering is a plus.
• Experience with wire and cable is a plus.
• Ability to travel 2-3 times a year if needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE\&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE\&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.